Discussions are underway in Thailand as the nation braces for potential impacts of the EU Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR) set to become effective by the end of 2024. Key stakeholders in the Thai government met with representatives from the European Union to address these impending changes, as per the announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Led by Mr. Asi Mamanee, the Director-General of the Department of European Affairs, the meeting was attended by multiple Thai government agencies and their counterparts from the European Union (EU). H.E. Mr. David Daly, Ambassador of the EU to Thailand, and Mrs. Astrid Schomaker, Director for Green Diplomacy and Multilateralism, DG ENV, represented the EU in this vital dialogue.
The central focus of these deliberations revolved around how the new EU regulations could affect Thai agricultural exports, particularly rubber and its derivatives, which represent a significant portion of the country's export revenue from the EU.
As per the EUDR, importers in the EU dealing in commodities linked to deforestation, such as wood, cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, soya, and rubber, will be required to submit due diligence statements. These statements must confirm the deforestation-free status of these commodities and their compliance with the laws of their respective countries of origin.
Preliminary findings by the EUD were discussed during the meeting, providing a clearer understanding of the EUDR's potential impact on Thailand. Attendees also engaged in a technical discussion concerning the details of the EUDR and sought EU support in preparing for its implementation. This assistance may include organising technical workshops to equip Thai stakeholders, including smallholders, for the approaching regulatory changes.
The EUDR's impending enforcement signifies the EU's commitment to curbing global deforestation. However, its consequences for Thai agricultural exports underscore the challenges that nations dependent on such commodities might face as they adapt to these new rules. The Thai government's proactive engagement with the EU suggests its commitment to meeting these challenges while also securing the livelihoods of its citizens.
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