Understanding EUDR: Updates and solutions for Ukraine businesses
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Join us for an in-depth exploration of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and its impact on Ukraine’s forestry and agriculture businesses. This free seminar offers a closer look into the regulatory requirements, practical strategies and certification solutions to support alignment efforts. Participants will also explore sustainability initiatives, including regenerative agriculture and carbon certification.
With the EUDR deadlines approaching and implementation details evolving, now is the time to assess your company’s approach. Preferred by Nature experts, alongside industry specialists, will discuss the role of certification, due diligence tools and supply chain management strategies tailored for EUDR alignment.
This seminar is structured into two distinct sessions, allowing participants to register for the day most relevant to their industry:
- 10 June, 9:00-17:00 – Forestry & Wood industry focus: Tailored for professionals in forestry, wood processing, and trading, this session covers EUDR alignment strategies, Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC™) and Preferred by Nature solutions, business perspectives, and carbon services.
- 11 June, 9:00-16:00 – Agriculture focus: Designed for farmers, soy exporters, and other agriculture stakeholders, this session highlights EUDR requirements for soy, regenerative agriculture initiatives, and carbon certification opportunities.
Key topics
- EUDR alignment for forestry and agriculture sectors: Understanding regulatory obligations and practical solutions
- FSC and Preferred by Nature’s alignment solutions: Certification tools and frameworks for supply chain integrity
- Business perspectives on EUDR alignment: First-hand insights from industry representatives
- Regenerative agriculture: The role of sustainability initiatives in farming
- Carbon certification and verification: Practical applications for state organisations and businesses in Ukraine
Speakers
- Ondrej Tarabus, Senior Advisor Ecosystem Services – FSC International
- Pavlo Kravets, Director – FSC Ukraine
- Yuriy Kravchenko, Soil Science and Soil Conservation Department – National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine
- Ariel Zorrilla, Commodity Strategy Director, Soy Commodity Lead – Preferred by Nature
- David Hadley, Regulatory Impact Programme Director – Preferred by Nature
- Pablo Rodríguez-Noriega, Climate and Restoration Programme Manager – Preferred by Nature
- Ihor Buksha, Senior Forestry Specialist – Preferred by Nature
- Olesya Kaspruk, Country Representative of Ukraine – Preferred by Nature
- Michal Rezek, Regional Director of East Europe – Preferred by Nature
Who should attend?
This seminar is designed for professionals from forestry, agriculture and related industries, including foresters, state administration representatives, government officials, regulatory bodies, wood and paper processing companies, traders, farmers, exporters and researchers/academics.
Participants may register for either the Forestry session (10 June) or the Agriculture session (11 June) based on their sector and interest. The sessions are conducted in English, with simultaneous Ukrainian translations.
How to register
We invite interested parties to join us on 10 or 11 June 2025 at Hotel Taurus, Lviv. Registration is free of charge. Please complete the registration form below by 30 May 2025 to secure your seat. Registration is binding; however, if you cannot attend, you may transfer your seat to a colleague.
This seminar is part of Preferred by Nature’s ongoing efforts to support EUDR implementation globally and the transition towards sustainability in agricultural and forestry supply chains.
Agenda
Forestry & Wood Industry day, 10 June
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 8:30 - 9:00 | Registration & coffee |
| 9:00 - 9:30 | Introduction to Preferred by Nature |
| 9:30 - 10:45 | Introduction to the EUDR: What it means for Ukraine’s forestry sector |
| 10:45 - 11:45 | FSC solutions for EUDR alignment |
| 11:45 - 12:15 | EUDR compliance from the business perspective |
| 12:15 - 13:00 | Lunch break |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Preferred by Nature solutions for EUDR alignment |
| 14:15 - 15:00 | Preferred by Nature carbon services for Ukraine |
| 15:00 - 15:30 | Coffee break |
| 15:30 - 16:30 | FSC Verified Impact for Ukrainian forests |
| 16:30 - 17:00 | Conclusion |
Agriculture day, 11 June
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 8:30 - 9:00 | Registration & coffee |
| 9:00 - 9:30 | Introduction to Preferred by Nature |
| 9:30 - 10:45 | Introduction to the EUDR |
| 10:45 - 11:45 | Soy and the EUDR: Obligations, lessons learned, and alignment solutions |
| 11;45 - 12:30 | Lunch break |
| 12:30 - 14:00 | Regenerative agriculture: Preferred by Nature initiatives for farmers |
| 14:00 - 14:30 | Coffee break |
| 14:30 - 15:15 | Carbon project validation and verification and carbon footprint certification for Ukrainian farmers |
| 15:15 - 16:00 | Regenerative agriculture and carbon farming |
>> Click here to learn more about the EUDR.
Contact person
Oksana Hrytsyshyn
Supply Chain Specialist
ovorona@preferredbynature.org
Olesya Kaspruk
Country representative
okaspruk@preferredbynature.org
