10th Joint Events of the EU DAG and representatives from the domestic mechanisms of Colombia, Peru and Ecuador, and Civil Society Public Session

Domestic Advisory Groups of the EU and three Andean countries – Colombia, Peru and Ecuador – held their virtual Joint Meeting on 4-5 November 2024.

On 4 November, the DAGs took part in an online Workshop, which focused on the following topics:

• Corporative Sustainability Due Diligence,
• EU Deforestation Regulation,
• Single Entry Point, and
• Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.

During the Joint Meeting on 5 November, the DAGs discussed their role and functioning, and exchanged good practices. Substantial part of the meeting was dedicated to the monitoring of the implementation of the of the Trade Agreement and the impact it has on trade and sustainable development. Concerning labour issues, the DAGs discussed the labour situation in the partner countries, compliance with fundamental rights, assessed labour inspection systems and debated the inclusive, just transition. The exchanges on the themes of the environmental agenda evolved around the relationship between the Trade Agreement and environmental protection, climate crisis, and energy transition. The DAGs also discussed supply chain issues, such as the relationship between the Trade Agreement and economic development, job creation, MSMEs, and the balance of challenges and opportunities.

On 28 November, DAGs' members took part in the Public Session of the Sub-Committee on Trade and Sustainable Development, which served as an opportunity to discuss pertinent labour and environmental issues with the representatives of the European Commission's and Andean governments.