This methodology release introduces two significant enhancements: a new test and expanded IPLC coverage for Indonesia.
1. New test GET11: geometry compliance for EU IS
A new test, GET11, helps Verify users identify farm plots that might be rejected or altered when uploaded to the official EUDR Information System (EUDR IS). This test validates farm plot geometries against the strict EUDR IS data requirements, enabling proactive fixes to be made before submission.
How GET11 works:
- Coordinates are rounded to six decimal places to reflect the EUDR IS standard.
- It flags critical and high-risk geometry issues, such as self-intersections, duplicate vertices, geometries with too few points, polygons with holes, or geopoints exceeding area limits.
- Scores are assigned as critical, high, or low risk, helping users triage and address problems effectively.
With GET11, users avoid surprises in the EUDR IS upload process by identifying which plots need correction or review beforehand.
2. Expanded IPLC coverage: Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in Indonesia
The LGL03 test is now extended to Indonesia, significantly broadening the scope for identifying overlaps between farm plots and Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLC) territories.
- Coverage includes IPLC lands recognised under customary law, including social forests. Indonesia is home to an estimated 50-70 million Indigenous Peoples across over 1,300 ethnic groups.
- Mitigation package to help users manage these sensitive overlaps thoughtfully, a dedicated mitigation guidance package accompanies this update.
What this means for users
- Avoid upload rejections: The GET11 test functions as a pre-flight check for geometry acceptance on the EUDR IS, allowing users to catch geometry issues early.
- Deeper territory insights: With Indonesia added to LGL03, users sourcing from this key origin can confidently and compliantly assess risks associated with IPLC overlaps.
- Better alignment and standards: This release enhances consistency across tests, ensuring data submitted is of the highest integrity and fully aligned with evolving EUDR requirements.
