The Scene From Above Podcast S14E1: European Union Deforestation free Regulation (EUDR) with Dr.Vivian Ribeiro
Nov 27, 2023
Dr. Vivian Ribeiro, senior data scientist at the Stockholm Environment Institute, discusses the challenges and opportunities of the European Union Deforestation free Regulation (EUDR). Topics include progress in combating deforestation, geospatial data for indigenous lands, traceability in commodity supply chains, and the role of remote sensing in a sustainable supply chain.
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Data Scarcity Challenge
- The biggest challenge with the EUDR lies in countries lacking robust deforestation monitoring systems.
- This is particularly true for nations like Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina, experiencing soy expansion and deforestation.
Geospatial Data Opportunities
- Geospatial data and farm registries are crucial for understanding deforestation linked to commodity expansion.
- They help analyze plantation structures, indigenous land overlap, and inform strategies to reduce deforestation.
Supply Chain Traceability
- Tracing commodity supply chains is complex, especially with indirect suppliers.
- Combining data sources like tax data and company ownership helps understand supply chain dynamics.