Potential impacts of the EU Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR) on smallholders in Thailand and Indonesia

These studies sought to gauge the awareness levels of smallholders and other stakeholders concerning the EUDR and identify what support they may need to comply with this and similar regulations in the future. [...] The selection of study sites and key informants was guided by local partner organizations and experts to ensure the relevance and representativeness of the research findings. [...] 5 Offer financial support and incentives Investments and financial support, subsidies and incentives to smallholders and farmer groups are important to facilitate compliance with the EUDR and the adoption of sustainable practices. [...] RECOFTC has experience in contributing to policy reforms and supporting platforms of communities and NGOs to participate and contribute to developing more inclusive and realistic legislation. [...] Engage with the EU and EU delegations To ensure a proper and realistic implementation of the EUDR, it is crucial that the EU Commission and EU delegations are aware of the realities encountered by smallholders and other actors on the ground.