As agricultural and forestry commodity expansion continues to shape global land-use dynamics, this session will explore how governments, the private sector, and civil society can work collaboratively to ensure that smallholder farmers, Indigenous Peoples, and local communities are meaningfully included in climate-resilient and deforestation-free supply chains. The discussion will showcase practical mechanisms and approaches that drive fair access to markets and incentives while strengthening traceability, accountability, and sustainable land management.
The event will spotlight examples of innovative solutions—from jurisdictional approaches and traceability frameworks to inclusive business models and community-led initiatives—that demonstrate how transparency and participation can go hand-in-hand to safeguard livelihoods and ecosystems. With speakers representing producer and consumer countries, private sector leaders, and frontline communities, the session will emphasize the importance of aligning global frameworks with local realities.
Through a moderated roundtable and interactive exchanges, participants will identify joint pathways for scaling solutions that support forest protection, farmer inclusion, and equitable trade. The dialogue will also contribute to advancing the outcomes of COP30 by fostering cross-sector collaboration and shared responsibility across global supply chains.
