Meat Atlas 2021: Introduction Published: 7 September 2021 Meat Atlas 2021 One of the key demands of Fridays for Future, the youth climate movement, is “Listen to science!” In the age of Covid-19, governments frequently consult scientists and adapt policies to their advice. Scientists have also been stressing for over a decade that a climate- and biodiversity-friendly diet contains less than half the amount of meat consumed in industrialized countries today. By Barbara Unmüßig, Olaf Bandt and Jagoda Munić
Last Week of CAP Negotiations: What’s the Deal? Published: 25 May 2021 Analysis As the negotiations start to come to a close, this article focuses on the remaining fair and green considerations. We shed light on the state of play in the CAP post 2022 inter-institutional negotiations, particularly in relation to those articles of the CAP Strategic Plan Regulation which are still open to political and technical discussions. So what’s the deal? By Matteo Metta and Oliver Moore
Poland’s CAP plan – Weak Evidence Base, Business as Usual Published: 22 March 2021 Commentary The Polish Government plans for a new Common Agriculture Policy seeks a compromise between the supporters of the intensification of agricultural production in the name of the paradigm of economic competitiveness, and the voices demanding that it reflects newer, environmental realities. By Justyna Zwolińska
Reform of EU Agriculture Policy and Biodiversity Protection Published: 27 July 2020 Conversation How will the plans for the European Green Deal alter European agriculture policy? What needs to happen for Europe to pursue climate- and biodiversity-friendly agriculture that creates a rural landscape that people want to live in? And what is the role of diets and trade in all this? By Dr. Christine Chemnitz
Insect Atlas - Global insect collapse driven by industrial farming Published: 9 June 2020 Release Insects are in decline across the world because of industrial farming and heavy pesticide use which are threatening food production, according to the Insect Atlas released today in English by Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung and Friends of the Earth Europe.
The Green Deal is an opportunity for Polish farmers, commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski assures Published: 27 May 2020 Commentary Polish farmers should not be afraid of the Green Deal, nor of the pro-ecological solutions being planned for the EU’s agricultural policy, because they are an opportunity for them, not a threat, argues Janusz Wojciechowski, EU Commissioner for Agriculture during a Citizens' Dialogue. He believes that the epidemic has shown highly intensive agriculture to be more susceptible to crises. The online meeting with the public was held on April 30. By Ewa Jakubowska-Lorenz
Sustainable agriculture action month Published: 9 December 2019 Report For several years, the countries of the European Union have seen a growing civic movement warning that the current mode of agriculture is contributing to climate change and environmental degradation. In October, some 90 various events were held in 24 European countries under the shared slogan “Good Food Good Farming”. By Ewa Jakubowska-Lorenz
We need agricultural policy that will benefit farmers, the environment and climate Published: 18 December 2019 Relacja The involvement of social organisations is key in national decision-making processes. Therefore, the Żywa Ziemia Coalition presented its assessment of the government’s position on the CAP reform to the Minister of Agriculture, stressing that environmental and climate objectives should now be a priority. By Ewa Jakubowska-Lorenz
Agriculture Atlas: the changes needed in agricultural policy, in simple terms Published: 22 July 2019 Relacja The European agricultural policy requires environmental and social sustainability, and broad public debate. Such a change is only possible if EU funds mainly support farms – small and medium-sized ones in particular – that care about the environment, produce healthy food and sustain quality jobs. By Ewa Jakubowska-Lorenz
Public funds for public services Published: 18 February 2019 Report The Wir haben es satt! (We’ve had enough!) demonstration for more sustainable agriculture has been drawing huge crowds for nine years. This year representatives of the Koalicja Żywa Ziemia (Living Earth Coalition) took part. By Ewa Jakubowska-Lorenz and Agnieszka Makowska
