Correspondence Relating To Deforestation.

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This 145-page correspondence release documents diplomatic exchanges between the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and European Union institutions regarding the EU Deforestation Regulation Global Map. Between February and March 2024, Australian officials, including the department Secretary, engaged with the EU's Joint Research Centre (JRC) to comment on the deforestation mapping initiative and ensure accurate representation of Australian forest cover. The correspondence includes coordination between the Australian Embassy to Belgium and Luxembourg and DFAT, with plans for an ambassadorial meeting scheduled for 26 March 2024 to discuss broader alignment of JRC work with Australian interests. The release demonstrates Australia's participation in developing international forest monitoring frameworks relevant to EU trade and environmental regulations.