Potential impacts of the proposed EU regulation on deforestation-free supply chains on smallholders, indigenous peoples, and local communities in producer countries outside the EU

Summary

This 2022 policy analysis evaluates how the proposed EU regulation on deforestation-free supply chains may affect smallholders, indigenous peoples, and local communities in non-EU producer countries. The paper appears to focus on potential social and economic consequences, including market access, compliance costs, and land tenure considerations. The work contributes to understanding the distributional impacts of supply-side environmental regulation on vulnerable stakeholder groups.

Regional applicability

This study is directly relevant to UK policy and practice, particularly given the UK's engagement with similar supply chain due diligence frameworks post-Brexit. UK import standards and procurement policies increasingly address commodity deforestation; understanding impacts on smallholders and indigenous communities informs UK trade policy and corporate sustainability commitments.

Key measures

Qualitative assessment of regulatory impacts on vulnerable populations; implications for land rights, livelihoods, and market access

Outcomes reported

The study examines potential social and economic impacts of proposed EU deforestation-free supply chain regulations on smallholder farmers, indigenous peoples, and local communities in producer countries outside the EU.

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