Many countries around the world have made significant efforts over the past decade to reduce deforestation, for example by introducing moratoria or measures to improve transparency in the supply chain, yet deforestation and forest degradation continue at an alarming rate contributing more than 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
The EU is committed to fostering inclusive partnerships with producing countries to address deforestation on a global scale and to continue working with partner countries and companies for a successful transition to deforestation-free supply chains.