In Brussels, Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture Joins Preparations for the Implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation

Representatives from Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa), along with delegates from eight other countries, took part in a preparatory event for the implementation of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), held in Brussels, Belgium, from May 25 to 30. The Brazilian mission aimed to promote the exchange of experiences, clarify technical questions, and align the next steps for the application of the regulation, which comes into effect on December 30, 2025.

Aligned with the EU’s Global Gateway strategy, the Team Europe Initiative (TEI) focuses on supporting partner countries and public and private sector stakeholders in achieving the goals of the Glasgow Leaders’ Declaration on Forests and Land Use, adopted at COP26. The goal is to contribute to a just transition toward more sustainable, legal, and deforestation-free supply chains.

Brazil is one of the few exporting countries that has proactively prepared for this new regulatory landscape. With the launch of the AgroBrasil+Sustentável Platform, producers can voluntarily and free of charge demonstrate compliance with the requirements of demanding international markets.

According to Alessandro Cruvinel, Director of Agricultural Innovation Support at Mapa, the AB+S Platform is the right tool to help Brazilian producers meet international standards while reinforcing the quality, traceability, and sustainability of Brazil’s agribusiness.

“While it presents a challenge, the EU Deforestation Regulation is also an opportunity for Brazil to position itself as a sustainable and competitive food supplier—especially through coordinated efforts between the public and private sectors,” Cruvinel added.

As part of the program, participants engaged in direct discussions with the European Commission directorates responsible for implementing the regulation, customs authorities in Antwerp, and competent authorities from Belgium and Germany. The agenda also included multisector exchanges with private sector representatives and civil society.

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