This 34th meeting will address all aspects of Deforestation. It will be from 09:30-13:00 (all Members) + 14:00-16:30 (Member States only).
Description
The "Deforestation and Forest Degradation Sharing Space" group provides a forum for designated members from the EU Member States Competent Authorities, designated representatives stakeholder organisations and partner countries to share knowledge, share existing good practices and support tools that can facilitate compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation as well as fostering exchanges among each other on deforestation and forest degradation.
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34th meeting of the Deforestation Platform

Lithium extraction in Latin America: the EU has a card to play
Blog piece by Fred Pearce on behalf of Wetlands International Europe The world is in the midst of a lithium rush. Mining companies are scouring the planet to secure cheap supplies of the metal regarded as vital for making the...
Amazon week 2025: the Pantanal Pact and EU Wetland Partnership. Greening the Global Gateway on the road to Belem
To celebrate this 2025 Amazon Week , we organise this panel discussion in Brussels, inside the European Parliament, to highlight the critical role of wetlands in advancing sustainable development and environmental conservation, in...
Wetlands International Europe

33rd meeting of the Deforestation Platform on EUTR/FLEGT
This 33rd meeting will focus on the implementation of the EU Timber Regulation and the FLEGT Regulation. It will be for Member States Competent Authorities only.
Lithium Extraction, Circular Economy, and Clean Industry: Aligning Environmental Impact, Innovation, and Water Management
As the world accelerates its green transition, the demand for critical raw materials, such as lithium, is growing. But at what cost — and what role can nature play? Join us on World Environment Day, during EU Green Week, for an...
Wetlands International Europe
32nd meeting of the Deforestation Platform - MS ONLY
This 32nd meeting will focus on the implementation of the EUDR. It will be for Member States Competent Authorities only.

Wetlands—including peatlands, mangroves, rivers, lakes, salt marshes, and seagrass beds—are vital for biodiversity and form a cornerstone of the EU Water Strategy. They deliver essential provisioning, regulating, and cultural...
31st meeting of the Deforestation Platform
This 31st meeting will address all aspects of Deforestation. (The date is indicative and subject to modification).

The Amazon rainforest, a vital global ecosystem, is facing significant threats from the loss of intact forest through deforestation and degradation. This report provides an overview of recent forest changes in the Amazon, focusing...