Unpacking the EU Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products

NOTE: In-person registration has closed. Online registration is still open.

Date: 24 September 2025
Time: 09:00 – 14:30 (Arrival from 08:30)
Location: Radisson Blue Hotel, Great East Rd, Lusaka
Participation Fee: Free of charge but limited seats available
Participants: Private sector, government, and support organisations (40–50 pax)
Moderator: Cynthia Ngoma, AHK Southern Africa Local Representative for Zambia

Organised by:

• Sustainable Agriculture for Forest Ecosystems (SAFE) implemented by GIZ
• Helpdesk Business and Human Rights implemented by DEG
• Southern African–German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK)
• Agency for Business and Economic Development (AWE)

Why Attend?

Is your business ready for the EU’s new deforestation rules?
Join us for Zambia’s first multi-stakeholder event on the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) – a game-changing policy that will impact exports of key commodities to the European market, including wood, soya beans, beef, coffee, cocoa, palm oil, and rubber.

This expert dialogue will bring together government, private sector, and development partners to explore:

• What the EUDR means for Zambia’s economy and businesses
• How companies can prepare for compliance and seize opportunities
• Insights from the EU Delegation to Zambia and other experts on the regulation
• Case studies from Zambian companies already taking action

Together, we aim to raise awareness and start developing a national roadmap that will guide Zambia in meeting the requirements of the regulation.