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Expanding the toolkit: Exploring European policy pathways to reduce agricultural deforestation and biodiversity loss

Other publication / This report explores how the EU Deforestation Regulation, combined with wider policy measures, can reduce the EU’s footprint from seven forest-risk commodities.

27 April 2026 / About Food and agriculture, Forests and Supply chains

New analysis shows EU could significantly cut deforestation footprint with a mix of policy tools

Feature / This feature explores report findings on how the EU Deforestation Regulation, alongside wider policy measures, could cut the EU’s deforestation footprints.

27 April 2026 / About Forests and Supply chains

The Beijing-Brasília effect: a new paradigm for sustainable commodity trade?

Other publication / How Brazil–China cooperation can reshape agricultural trade, reduce deforestation risks and drive more sustainable global supply chains.

24 April 2026 / About Climate policy, Food and agriculture, Forests and Supply chains

A cargo ship on route in front of Qingdao City.

“Beijing-Brasília Effect” webinar

Past event / Join Trase and the Tropical Forest Alliance to explore how Brazil and China can scale up their collaboration on sustainable trade.

15 April 2026 / About Climate policy, Finance, Forests and Supply chains

Trase: the “Beijing-Brasília effect” – the USD 47 billion trade nexus that could turn the tide for forests

Press release / Brazil and China can use their trade partnership to help curb deforestation and reduce climate change without compromising food security and economic stability.

18 March 2026 / About Climate policy, Finance, Food and agriculture, Forests and Supply chains

Extreme climate events and transboundary effects of global crop trade

Journal article / This paper shows how extreme climate events in major exporting regions can cascade through crop trade, increasing countries’ exposure to climate shocks abroad.

13 March 2026 / About Disaster risk and Supply chains

Grain storage/silo and soybean monoculture area in Sorriso, Mato Grosso state, Brazil.

Trase: AI maps 9300 Brazilian soy facilities, unlocking supply chain traceability

Press release / Powerful new automated image analysis identifies soy facilities with over 90% accuracy – turbocharging transparency around logistical links in supply chains.

4 March 2026 / About Business, Food and agriculture, Forests and Supply chains

Aerial view of agricultural fields and waterways in Cao Bang, Vietnam, showing a food systems landscape relevant to methane emissions in commodity consumption.

MECCA: Methane emissions in commodity consumption assessments

Project / SEI York’s MECCA project develops methods to assess methane emissions linked to global commodity consumption, trade and agricultural supply chains.

2026 - 2027 / About Supply chains

Helen Bellfield, Chris West and Toby Gardner sit at a table indoors, smiling at the camera, with a laptop and notebook on the table and a large window behind them.

Trase appoints Chris West as new co-director

Feature / SEI York’s Chris West is stepping into the role of Trase co-director, taking over from Toby Gardner.

24 February 2026 / About Forests, Public policy, Supply chains and Water resources