Europe and Globe, The podcast that explores today's world and changes the way we look at tomorrow's challenges

About Europe and Globe, The podcast that explores today's world and changes the way we look at tomorrow's challenges

Welcome to Europe and Globe. The podcast that explores today's world and changes the way we look at tomorrow's challenges Just imagine. You're savouring a piece of chocolate, drinking your morning coffee, writing on a paper or using beauty products to look after yourself. Have you ever wondered what these everyday products have in common? We don't always ask ourselves questions about what we consume and yet, yes, all these products can have an impact on deforestation. On May 31, 2023, the European Parliament and the Council adopted the Deforestation-free Regulation (the EUDR). We're going to look at the different sectors concerned, and in particular the products we import from Africa that may be affected by the new European regulation. This European Union deforestation-free regulation covers a multitude of everyday products. Cocoa, coffee, soy, palm oil, rubber, beef, wood... But also, derived products that may not be obvious at first glance such as chocolate, leather, paper and car tires. This Deforestation-free Regulation is sparking both enthusiasm and concerns. Its aim is to ensure that the operators who grow, process or buy these products comply with the laws of the producing countries, while guaranteeing that companies and smallholders are not the big losers under this new legislation. How can we act on global deforestation while considering the realities and constraints of smallholder farmers, in Africa and elsewhere? Could this regulation really change something? We'll be talking about this in the next few episodes. We'll take a look at a number of sectors to give you a better understanding of the issues at stake and the state of readiness of the value chains. We'll talk about the different commodities affected by the EU deforestation-free regulation. And we'll travel here and there, to Côte d'Ivoire, Uganda, Namibia, South Africa, Liberia, Congo Brazzaville, Togo, Cameroon, DRC and elsewhere on the African continent. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Publisher

Elodie Ritzenthaler

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Apr 2025

Latest episode

19 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Jun 2025

   Forêts : réalités africaines - Episode 7 : grumes, produits en bois, charbon, pâte à papier et papier

   This episode examines the timber industry across Africa, highlighting sustainable forest management, deforestation regulations, and the unique forestry challenges and opportunities in Central, West, and South Africa.

2. 

   19 Jun 2025

   Forests: African realities - Episode 7: logs, wood products, charcoal and pulp & paper

   This episode explores Africa's timber sector, highlighting sustainable forest management, the EU deforestation-free regulation's impact, and challenges like corruption and illegal logging across Central, West, and South Africa.

3. 

   9 Jun 2025

   Forests: African realities - Episode 6: meat of cattle, soya, hides and skins/ leather

   This episode examines the impact of cattle farming, leather production, and soybean cultivation in Africa on deforestation and sustainability, considering the roles of local farmers and international trade with the European Union.

4. 

   9 Jun 2025

   Forêts: Réalités africaines, Episode 6 - viande de boeuf, soja, et cuirs et peaux

   This episode explores the environmental and social impacts of beef, leather, and soy production in Africa, examining supply chains and sustainability challenges.

5. 

   25 May 2025

   Forests: African realities - Episode 5: Rubber

   This episode examines the structure, key players, social commitments, environmental impact, and challenges of the African latex and rubber industry, focusing on its role in deforestation.

6. 

   25 May 2025

   Forêts: réalités africaines, Episode 5: hévéas et caoutchouc

   This episode examines the structure, key players, social commitments, environmental impact, and challenges of the latex and rubber industry in Africa, where Côte d’Ivoire leads production.

7. 

   16 May 2025

   Forests: African realities, Episode 4: Palm oil

   Palm oil is used in a huge number of products, both in the food and cosmetics industries. But also as a biofuel. Palm oil is the most widely consumed vegetable oil in the world. And the reason is that oil palms produce almost five times more oil per hectare than sunflowers or rapeseed, so they are much more profitable and much cheaper. Nigeria is the leading palm oil producer in Africa (and 5th in the world), but accounts for only 2% of global production. According to the certification body RSPO, which stands for Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil, production in Africa has increased by 40% over the last 10 years. We now know that palm oil production has a significant environmental cost. Worldwide, more than 10 million hectares of tropical forest have disappeared since 1990, and palm oil is considered to be the third biggest source of deforestation. But what about Africa? Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy (https://ausha.co/privacy-policy) for more information.

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   16 May 2025

   Forêts: réalités africaines, Episode 4: l'huile de palme

   On utilise de l’huile de palme dans énormément de produits, que ce soit pour l’industrie alimentaire ou pour l’industrie cosmétique. Mais également comme biocarburant. L’huile de palme, c’est l’huile végétale la plus consommée au monde. Et la raison, c’est que les palmiers à huile produisent près de cinq fois plus d’huile par hectare que les tournesols ou le colza et ils sont donc bien plus rentables et bien moins chers. Le Nigéria est le premier producteur d'huile de palme en Afrique (et le 5e mondial), mais il représente seulement 2% de la production mondiale. Selon l’organisme de certification RSPO, qui est la Table Ronde pour l’Huile de Palme Durable, la production en Afrique a augmenté de 40% au cours des 10 dernières années. On sait aujourd’hui que la production d’huile de palme a un coût environnemental important. Dans le monde, plus de 10 millions d’hectares de forêt tropicale ont disparu depuis 1990, et on considère que l’huile de palme, c’est la troisième source de déforestation. Mais qu’en est-il en Afrique ? Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy (https://ausha.co/privacy-policy) for more information.

9. 

   5 May 2025

   Forests: African realities- Episode 3: Coffee

   I can see you drinking a nice cup of coffee: an expresso, a double expresso, a macchiato, a café latte, or a cappuccino. Today, we are going to discover together whether the contents of this good cup with its captivating aromas have an impact on deforestation. In Africa, the coffee sector directly and indirectly supports the livelihoods of around 40 million people throughout the value chain: they generally have between 0.5 and 2.5 ha of land and the number of commercial plantations (unlike in Brazil or Vietnam) is limited. The main coffee producing countries in Africa are Ethiopia and Uganda by far, followed by few others: Kenya, Tanzania, Cameroon, Burundi, Rwanda, Côte d'Ivoire, Sierra Leone etc. How are the sectors organised and are they ready to comply with the EU deforestation-free regulation (EUDR)? Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy (https://ausha.co/privacy-policy) for more information.

10. 

    5 May 2025

    Forêts: réalités africaines- Episode 3: Le café

    Je vous vois en train de boire une bonne tasse de café : un expresso, un double expresso, un macchiato, un café latte ou un cappuccino. Aujourd'hui, nous allons découvrir ensemble si le contenu de cette bonne tasse aux arômes envoûtants a un impact sur la déforestation. En Afrique, le secteur du café fait vivre directement et indirectement environ 40 millions de personnes tout au long de la chaîne de valeur : elles disposent généralement de 0,5 à 2,5 ha de terres et le nombre de plantations commerciales (contrairement au Brésil ou au Viêt Nam) est limité. Les principaux pays producteurs de café en Afrique sont de loin l'Éthiopie et l'Ouganda, suivis de quelques autres : Kenya, Tanzanie, Cameroun, Burundi, Rwanda, Côte d'Ivoire, Sierra Leone, etc. Comment les secteurs sont-ils organisés et sont-ils prêts à se conformer au règlement zéro déforestation de l'UE (RDUE) ? Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy (https://ausha.co/privacy-policy) for more information.

11. 

    27 Apr 2025

    Forests: African realities- Episode 2: Cocoa

    Welcome to Europe and Globe. The podcast that explores today's world and changes the way we look at tomorrow's challenges European citizens are the world's leading consumers of cocoa. European countries buy 56% of the world's production. If we compare our consumption with that of other countries: the Germans eat 11kg of chocolate a year, the French 3 kg and the Indians and Chinese only 200 grams a year. In this episode, let’s dive into a product we all love—cocoa—to see if your favourite chocolate treat is linked to deforestation in Africa. Thank you. Please like, share and susbcribe 👌🙏 Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy (https://ausha.co/privacy-policy) for more information.

12. 

    27 Apr 2025

    Forests: African realities- Episode 1: the EU Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR)

    Welcome to Europe and Globe. The podcast that explores today's world and changes the way we look at tomorrow's challenges In this first episode, we'll explain the European Union's Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR), which will become mandatory on January 1, 2026. We'll see what the new rules of the game will be, and how they align with the European Green Deal. We'll then look at the largest forests on the African continent and how they can be affected by deforestation. We'll also explore the challenges facing all governments in developing the food systems needed to meet the needs of a growing population. Finally, we'll explain how to comply with the EU Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR), which requires companies to meet numerous indicators, respect the laws of producing countries, and trace products back to the plot of origin. Thank you. Please like, share and subscribe 👌🙏 Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy (https://ausha.co/privacy-policy) for more information.

13. 

    27 Apr 2025

    Forêts: réalités Africaines, Episode 2: le cacao

    Bienvenue sur Europe et Globe Le podcast qui explore le monde d’aujourd’hui et change notre regard sur les défis de demain L’Europe est le 1er consommateur de cacao au monde. Les pays européens achètent en effet 56% de la production mondiale. Si nous comparons notre consommation avec celle d’autres pays : on se rend compte que les Allemands mangent 11 kgs de chocolat par an, les Français 3kgs et les Indiens et les Chinois seulement 200 grammes. Dans cet épisode, nous allons nous intéresser à ce produit, ô combien apprécié de tous : le cacao. Nous allons tenter de savoir si votre tablette de chocolat préférée a un impact sur la déforestation en Afrique. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy (https://ausha.co/privacy-policy) for more information.

14. 

    27 Apr 2025

    Forêts: Réalités Africaines- Episode 1: le Règlement zéro déforestation de l'UE (RDUE)

    Bienvenue sur Europe et Globe Le podcast qui explore le monde d’aujourd’hui et change notre regard sur les défis de demain Dans ce premier épisode, nous allons expliquer ce qu'est le Règlement zéro déforestation de l'Union européenne (RDUE) qui devient obligatoire le 1er janvier 2026, voir qu'elles vont être les nouvelles règles du jeu et comment elles vont dans le sens du Pacte vert européen. Puis nous verrons quelles sont les plus grandes forêts du continent africain et en quoi elles peuvent être affectées par la déforestation et quels sont les enjeux auxquels sont confrontés tous les gouvernements pour développer des systèmes alimentaires nécessaires pour répondre aux besoins d'une population grandissante. Enfin nous expliquerons comment se conformer au Règlement zéro déforestation (RDUE) qui demande aux entreprises de répondre à de nombreux indicateurs, à respecter les lois des pays producteurs et à avoir tracer les produits jusqu'à la parcelle d'origine. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy (https://ausha.co/privacy-policy) for more information.

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