Namibian Agriculture Union – Windhoek Observer

CHAMWE KAIRA The European Union (EU)’s Deforestation Regulation to be effective as of 1 January 2025, is a big threat to Namibia’s beef and charcoal exports, the Namibian Agriculture Union has warned. The expansion of agricultural land is seen as the main driver behind deforestation, desertification and a loss of biodiversity. It is linked to the production of commodities such as cattle, wood, cocoa, soya, palm oil, coffee, rubber, and some of their derivative products, such as leather, chocolate, tires or furniture. The NAU said the EU is a major economy and consumer of commodities linked to these negative practices…