The EU and its Member States are intensifying collaboration with partner nations under the Team Europe Initiative on Deforestation-free Value Chains. This initiative fosters partnerships and cooperation mechanisms to combat deforestation, particularly assisting smallholders and companies in adopting deforestation-free practices. Engagements include:

– Providing support tailored to address deforestation and forest degradation.

– Conducting workshops and awareness programs in third countries, focusing on smallholders

– Facilitating access to information and technical assistance for affected stakeholders.

– Ensuring inclusivity in supply chains to prevent the exclusion of smallholders.