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Deforestation
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Mexico redefines forest conservation priorities through the national agreement on forests, jungles and mangroves
By Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft
On September 15, 2026, the National Agreement on Forests, Jungles and Mangroves (the “Agreement”) was published in the Federal Official Gazette. Issued by SEMARNAT and CONAFOR, the Agreement aims to…
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ESG Market Alert UK – August/September 2026
By Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft
In our latest round-up of developments in ESG for UK clients, we cover the following topics:Deforestation: UK to expand mandatory due diligence regimeEU sustainability packaging rules Empowering Consumers for the…
Inside Energy & Environment
Commission Adopts Measures to Shape Implementation of EU Deforestation Regulation Ahead of December 2026 Application
By Zoé Bertrand, Hannah Edmonds-Camara, Daniel Feldman, Seán Finan, Cándido García Molyneux, Elise Hartnett, Max Jerman, Lasse Luecke, Paul Mertenskötter, Mary Mikhaeel, Tom Plotkin, Emma Sawatzky, Pimara Soongswang, Bart Van Vooren
On July 13, 2026, the European Commission (“Commission”) adopted two new Regulations that will shape the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1115, “EUDR”). The EUDR will start…
Global Supply Chain Compliance
Blog Post EUDR: European Commission Finalizes the EUDR Product Scope and Information System Ahead of December 2026 Application
By Anahita Thoms LL.M. Valerie Datzer, Valentin Weigel
On 13 July 2026, the European Commission adopted two measures to support implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (“EUDR”): a Delegated Act updating the list of products covered by the…
Environment, Land & Resources
UK Government Announces New Measures to Tackle Illegal Deforestation
New measures build on existing regulation to bring the UK further in line with the EU. By Michael D. Green and James Bee On 23 June 2026, the UK government…
Trade Compliance Resource Hub
EU Deforestation Regulation simplification and clarification on scope for online sales – key takeaways for platform operators and e-commerce businesses
By Philippe Heeren, Wim Vandenberghe, Tallat Hussain, Nevfel Conkus, Marina Arraiza Shakirova
On 4 May 2026, the European Commission published what is expected to be the final simplification package for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), before it starts to apply on 30…
Environment, Land & Resources
European Commission Releases New EU Deforestation Regulation Measures
The measures include a new delegated act on scope, updated FAQs, and an updated guidance document. By Michael D. Green and James Bee Key Points: The Commission has unveiled a…
Sustainability in Business
Commission issues its EUDR May 2026 Package: an expanded product scope and limited additional simplification proposed
By Thomas Delille, Christina Economides, Marie Escorneboueu
The Commission has released on 4 May a new set of measures and documents under the EU Regulation on Deforestation-free products (‘EUDR’). These correspond to an obligation set on the…
Eye on ESG
EU Regulation on Deforestation-free products (EUDR): What Lies Ahead in 2026?
By Irina Antoshevska, Dr. Dylan Geraets, Nikolay Mizulin, Paulette Vander Schueren
In late 2025, the EU postponed the application of the EU Regulation on Deforestation-free products (EUDR) for the the second time. Under Regulation (EU) 2025/2650, the EUDR is now scheduled to…
Sustainability in Business
What to expect on the EU Deforestation-free Regulation in 2026
The EU Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR) is now set to enter into application on 30 December 2026 for all medium and large operators and on 30 June 2027 for micro and…