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EU imports linked to 112k ha of deforestation every year, analysis shows

Published 14:28 on March 26, 2026 / Last updated at 14:28 on March 26, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry)

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EU member states’ agricultural imports are still responsible for a significant amount of deforestation, equal to approximately 112,000 hectares annually, a new analysis has found.
EU member states’ agricultural imports are still responsible for a significant amount of deforestation, equal to approximately 112,000 hectares annually, a new analysis has found.


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