The European Commission's proposal to delay the Deforestation Regulation is seen as necessary for further collaboration with trading partners ahead of the UN biodiversity talks in Cali. Environmental groups criticized the delay, which requires proof of no deforestation for goods entering the EU market. EU negotiator Hugo Schally emphasized that the delay does not affect fundamental obligations and highlighted the importance of the recently adopted Nature Restoration Law. The upcoming biodiversity COP will focus on issues like genetic resource sharing and financing for developing countries.