Sustainable Agriculture

Preventing chemical pollution requires safe and sustainable products

The recent European Union chemicals strategy for sustainability aims to ensure that chemicals make a positive contribution to society without…

4 years ago

How the EU wants to achieve a circular economy by 2050

EU’s circular economy action plan want to reduce waste and make products more sustainable. If we keep on exploiting resources…

4 years ago

Agri-food sector gain vital space from EU trade agreements

The EU trade agenda is set to have an overall positive impact on the EU economy and the agri-food sector,…

4 years ago

Green Consumption Pledge: First companies support greater sustainability

European Commission is launching its new Green Consumption Pledge, the first initiative delivered under the New Consumer Agenda. The Green Consumption Pledge…

4 years ago

Over 1.9 billion people in Asia unable to afford a healthy diet

Poor regions have been worst affected and they are unable to afford a healthy diet, forced to choose cheaper and…

4 years ago

Common Agricultural Policy list of future #CAP eco-schemes

European Commission published a list of potential agricultural practices that eco-schemes could support in the future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).…

4 years ago

Sustainability: What are the alternatives to economic growth?

What are the alternatives to economic growth taking into account global sustainability? Economic growth is closely linked to increases in…

4 years ago

Global phosphorus challenge will deliver food security and reduce pollution

For decades, synthetic fertilizer – containing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium – has been used all over the world to increase…

4 years ago

EU bans dangerous pesticide Mancozeb for healthier onions and potatoes

EU has decided to withdraw Mancozeb from EU market in order to protect European citizens from harmful substances and dangerous…

4 years ago

Are veggie burger and tofu steak to be banned in 2021?

European Parliament decided new rules governing the Common Agricultural Policy, concerning veggie burger and tofu steak for Vegans. MEPs debated…

4 years ago

Fruits and vegetables crucial for healthy lives #IYFV2021

The International Year of Fruits and Vegetables #IYFV2021 raise awareness on the important role of fruits and vegetables in human…

4 years ago

UNEP: Sustainable development and fight against COVID-19 go together

In battling COVID-19, countries shouldn’t lose sight of sustainable development warns a new report from the United Nations Environment Programme…

4 years ago

Europeans adopt 2021 new fishing catch quotas

Following a long night of negotiations, EU fisheries ministers agreed to provisional catch quotas until March due to ongoing Brexit…

4 years ago

SEI webinar: Local governments advancing sustainable consumption

Tune in SEI webinar on Wednesday November 25 between 13:00-14:30 CET to learn about the challenges and opportunities local governments…

4 years ago

Top 10 facts about the new Common Agricultural Policy agreed

The Council agreed its negotiating position on the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reforms to support farmers and improve productivity.…

4 years ago

Fish Quotas rule fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea

EU Fisheries Ministers gathered to set fishing limits - fish quotas for the Baltic Sea in 2021 to tackle overfishing.…

4 years ago

EU-UK waters? Fishing rights in a common Brexit fishery zone

Fishing has always been an emotional issue in the UK's relationship with the European Union. Mr Martin also expressed concern…

4 years ago

Farm to Fork: The good side of EU CAP

European Union refresh the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) with EU Farm to Fork Strategy, at a time of crisis. Farm…

4 years ago

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