Soy sustainability in EU and global trade context; dealing with multiple regulations and market requirements in soy supply chains and landscapes (April-December 2025).
This is a structured series of online masterclasses for supply chain stakeholders on the why, what and how of soy sustainability in challenging times of EUDR, Omnibus law, but also AFi, carbon footprint, SBTi, conversion-free, human rights and regenerative agriculture requirements and requests.
Watch the video of the last masterclass recap and EUDR update session here: Masterclasses soy in EU and global trade context- Recap and EUDR proposal update (Oct 30 2025)
How to get it all done in the current demanding, changing trade environment? The series is an excellent introduction for staff dealing with soy trade in companies, financial institutions, platforms, civil society organizations, but also offers a recap of essentials and important updates for longer term soy experts.
We could never do this alone. In this series CSI hasput at work its expert board members and peers from WWF, GIZ, GMP +, RTRS, Donau Soja, ProTerra, IDH, ADP, ENSI, Proforest, TFA, Solidaridad, FEFAC, ITC, TRASE, VISEC and other.
Participants subscribed for the whole series and before summer 2025 had access to all recordings, links and (upon request) written materials if they attended at least three online sessions. Now, the material is public, see below.
The classes took place on:
April 3, 14:00-15:30. On the WHY of deforestation-free, legal, traceable, conversion-free, sustainable agricultural practices in soy.
April 10, 14:00-15:30. On WHAT should be done to comply. Deep dive in EUDR and other regulations and frameworks.
May 8, 14:00-15:30. On the HOW of compliance, what tools are available to cover EUDR and other regulations and requirements?
May 15, 14:00-16:00. On WHERE it all takes place. A deep dive in several areas where soy comes from. How do producing countries and areas prepare for compliance and what else is needed to have impact on sustainable land use and conservation in these areas in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, other countries in Latin America and Eastern Europe?
July 3 : 14:00-15:30. On WHO are needed to cover the whole spectrum of requirements, and what are the resources needed for them to do so.
October 30: 15:00-16:00 CET a recap, update EUDR proposal by European Commision and Q & A. Watch the video of this last recap and update session here: Masterclasses soy in EU and global trade context- Recap and EUDR proposal update (Oct 30 2025)
All materials of the classes can be found on the GMP Academy website. You have to subscribe to the academy (for free) and indicate interest for feed sustainability to see it. | GMP+ Academy
Write to coordinator@thecollaborativesoyinitiative.info to attend our bonus webinar after new EUDR proposal adoption and for questions about access to the materials.
Acknowledgements:
This master class series was facilitated by CSI with support from its board and peers, in the context of the WWF project “Tackling the main drivers of the deforestation and conversion in Brazil” . This project was supported by the AgriChains project of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The master class series received additional in-kind support from the GMP+ Academy platform and additional publicity support of IUCN NL and others.
Thanks to all. Collaboration and creating synergies will bring us further!
General info GMP + Academy website: https://www.gmpplus.org/service-support/learning-development/gmpplus-academy/ and
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