Indonesia says EU deforestation law is still unworkable

Indonesia has requested a delay until 2028 for the EU’s deforestation law, which bans products from deforested land, citing challenges for small farmers in complying with its requirements. Amid criticism from trading partners and pressure from EU member states, the law’s implementation has already been postponed to 2025, with discussions ongoing regarding exemptions for low-risk countries.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Indonesia wants the European Union to delay a new law that makes it harder for products from deforested land to be sold, saying it will be tough for small farmers to follow the rules.

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