EUDR European Commission ends EUDR uncertainty with review package “We’re encouraged to see the EUDR finally moving from promise to practice." Melodie Michel 05 May 2026
Food System Retail Soy Group launches model policy for deforestation-free supply chains "Voluntary commitments alone cannot transform global commodity markets." Melodie Michel 01 May 2026
Deforestation Forest loss down 36% in 2025 – but wildfires threaten gains “A drop of this scale in a single year is encouraging – it shows what decisive government action can achieve." Melodie Michel 29 April 2026
Data and Technology Coffee companies team up with Airbus to tackle deforestation data challenges “The Partnership is designed to move beyond fragmented, company-led deforestation initiatives." Melodie Michel 24 April 2026
Deforestation A third of companies in EUDR scope still have no deforestation commitment Since 2024, 14 companies (3%) have backtracked on deforestation action -- including Nike. Melodie Michel 14 April 2026
Food System Food staples drive more deforestation than coffee and cocoa: study "To really reduce deforestation, we must also take action in the producer countries." Melodie Michel 25 March 2026
Soy Moratorium Grocers press soy traders to reaffirm commitment to no Amazon deforestation "Our own commitments remain clear." Melodie Michel 29 January 2026
Water risk World entering ‘water bankruptcy’ era – adaptation necessary "Water bankruptcy is not a series of isolated local crises, but a shared global risk that demands a new type of response." Melodie Michel 21 January 2026
Deforestation Top grain companies give up Brazil’s Soy Moratorium The exit, motivated by tax incentives, is seen as a major setback in the fight against deforestation. Melodie Michel 06 January 2026
Climate Targets Morrisons aims for value chain net zero emissions by 2050 with new SBTi targets "Additional targets for forest, land and agriculture emissions reflect the importance of land-use and agricultural impacts across the business." Melodie Michel 15 December 2025
EUDR EU Parliament confirms Deforestation Regulation delay until late 2026 MEPs are also seeking another review of the EUDR by May 2026 – meaning more changes could be on the horizon. Melodie Michel 26 November 2025
COP30 COP30 falls short on fossil fuels but delivers on forests and adaptation finance "More scrutiny of fossil fuel producers and more money for forests and adaptation, and a new, rising emphasis on trade and implementation." Melodie Michel 24 November 2025