VOICED : La UE prohíbe la importación de bienes procedentes de la deforestación

The European Union has agreed to ban the import of products contributing to deforestation, such as cacao, coffee, soy, palm oil, wood, beef, and rubber, if sourced from deforested lands post-December 2020. Importers must ensure traceability using geolocation and satellite imagery. The EU accounts for 16% of global deforestation through imports, mainly soy and palm oil. The legislation, proposed in 2021, was strengthened by the European Parliament to include rubber and potentially other ecosystems like the Cerrado. The expansion of the regulation's scope is to be considered within a year of its enactment.

What is the main reason for the EU's import ban on certain products?

• To reduce carbon emissions

• To prevent deforestation

• To increase local production

• To improve trade relations

Which of the following products is NOT mentioned as part of the EU's import ban?

• Rice

• Rubber

• Coffee

• Cocoa

How must companies prove the traceability of their supply chains?

• Through government certifications

• By providing financial reports

• Using geolocation data and satellite images

• Through customer reviews

What percentage of global deforestation is the EU responsible for through its imports?

• 25%

• 10%

• 30%

• 16%

Which ecosystem is the European Parliament considering for inclusion in the regulation?

• Amazon Rainforest

• Cerrado Savanna

• Sahara Desert

• Great Barrier Reef