EU groups demand "high risk" designation for Malaysia's Sarawak under EU Deforestation Regulation, citing deforestation and Indigenous land rights concerns.

Environmental and rights groups are urging the EU to designate Malaysia's Sarawak region as "high risk" under the upcoming Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), effective December 2023. This classification is sought due to concerns over deforestation linked to planned timber plantations and violations of Indigenous land rights. If labeled as high risk, stricter customs checks and due diligence for imports from Sarawak would be required, addressing environmental and human rights issues.

September 23, 2024
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