Everyone knows the need to preserve the tropical rainforest. The ongoing illegal logging of forests must really stop. That is why new EU legislation (EUDR) will be in force. No forests may be cut down for palm oil, soy, coffee, cocoa, wood, rubber and beef. The EUDR came into effect on June 29, 2023, and will be fully applicable from December 30, 2024.
Although the goal is clear, several interesting issues arise that need to be addressed. What will this regulation mean for farmers. How does one check the origin of products? Are the plots properly recorded in a (public) land register to determine ownership and deforestation? And how do you assess whether there is food fraud?
In this assignment you will find answers to these questions!
You will use basic Geo-ICT analysis techniques and discover what opportunities and challenges you will encounter.