10/10/2025
11:00 - 12:30
Central Stage 4
, Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
Session with interpretation
Why attend
LAC’s forests are key to biodiversity and climate stability but face threats from agriculture and weak governance. The EU’s new deforestation regulation (DFSC) demands traceability in exports. This event will analyze its impact, strategies for compliance, and opportunities to balance sustainability with economic growth through collaboration and responsible trade.
Session Description
This event will provide a key space for knowledge exchange on the EU’s deforestation regulation and its impact on Latin America and the Caribbean.Discussions will explore traceability strategies for sustainable value chains, highlighting successful cases, challenges, and opportunities. Indigenous leaders, private sector representatives, and conservation experts will share innovative tools to balance forest protection with economic growth.
Real-world experiences with traceability systems will be analyzed, emphasizing key lessons and the role of digital tools in enhancing indigenous participation. The event will also address the importance of a human rights approach to sustainability and the responsibilities of governments and businesses in strengthening it.
Through success stories and innovative strategies, participants will explore solutions to align forest conservation, human rights protection, and economic development. This event will serve as a crucial platform for fostering collaboration and advancing responsible trade between producing and consuming countries.