The European Parliament’s decision to dilute the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is receiving a barrage of criticism from environmental activists and other industry stakeholders for what is seen as “watering down” of policy targeting the fight against commodity-linked deforestation. In addition, a vote has been adopted to add a new “no risk” category of countries which would see some regions benefit from far lighter controls. This sparks fears that some countries will get a “free pass.”
