What is the farm to fork strategy?
03/21/2024
Making European food healthier and more sustainable is a key objective of the EU’s farm-to-fork policy.
Agriculture
A healthy food system for people and planet
The planetary crisis, or the circular economy, can help
12/12/2023
The planetary situation looks bleak, but together, it is still possible to create positive change. With 60% of the world’s population, 4.3 billion people, and more than 50% of global consumption, the Asia-Pacific region must take the lead in transforming the planet.
Protecting forests to offset carbon emissions
11/28/2023
In March 2023, the Parliament adopted new rules on land use, land use change, and forestry (LULUCF), which will increase carbon sequestration by 15% by 2030. The rules for the final agreement must be formally approved by the Council.
Methane emissions from New Zealand sheep and cattle could be taxed
11/13/2023
New Zealand would be the first country to charge farmers for the methane emissions of their livestock.
Understanding the Proposals of the EU’s ‘Fit for 55’ Package: Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF)
03/06/2023
The EU’s LULUCF Regulation is a legal framework that aims to ensure that activities related to land use, land use change and forestry are accounted
How Do We Use Our Soil, and How Can It Be Changed?
01/02/2023
Soil is important to us because it is a vital carbon pool, containing a considerable amount of CO2 and is affected by moderate to severe erosion in over 80% of agricultural and natural grassland areas in the EU-27, according to the European Statistical Office (Eurostat).
How Much Greenhouse Gas Did the Food on Your Plate Cost?
12/12/2022
One of the factors contributing to the high cost of food on our tables is the greenhouse gas emissions caused by our food systems. The European Environmental Bureau estimates that these emissions account for 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions, while other sources estimate the number could be as high as one-third. This is an important consideration when examining the overall cost of food.
