335-2 Analysing European public and private actions to tackle imported deforestation. A guide for European policymakers and companies

Summary

This guide focuses on the deforestation embodied in products imported to Europe that is driving deforestation in other regions, with a special focus on Latin America. Policymakers and stakeholders need to work together to extend the scope of existing European regulation of consumption so that there are specific regulations and policies in place for all of the main commodities that drive deforestation.

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Issuer

Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)

Year

2018

Region

International

Issuer (type)

Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) (International)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

International

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Main industries targeted

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Manufacturing
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Retail trade

Restrictiveness

Very High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals