Summary
Latin America is home to the Amazon rainforest and some of the world’s most pressing forest challenges. The region’s forests face significant pressure from agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy production. For companies sourcing forest-risk commodities, understanding these regional dynamics is increasingly critical as regulations like the EUDR come into force.
This session was part of Evidensia’s three-part business series on deforestation risks across major forest frontiers.
Watch the recording to:
- Understand key deforestation drivers across Latin America’s major forest biomes
- Learn about monitoring tools and practical strategies for strengthening traceability and transparency
- Discover supply chain initiatives operating in the region, from corporate commitments to jurisdictional approaches
- Hear firsthand experiences from a company managing deforestation risks in the region
Speakers:
- Sofia Tenorio Fenton, Engagement Specialist, Supply Chains, World Resources Institute
- Sakari Suuriniemi, Senior Manager, Global Forest Affairs, UPM