European agriculture is challenged by climate change and biodiversity loss. Rising temperatures and more frequent extreme weather events are disrupting agricultural production, while biodiversity decline undermines the ecosystem services upon which food production depends.
In this context, ensuring Europe’s long-term food security requires a coherent approach that addresses agricultural, climate, and biodiversity challenges, as well as consumers’ considerations, together. The forthcoming discussions on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy and the next EU programming period provide an important opportunity to strengthen policy coherence and support the transition towards more resilient food systems.
This event seeks to contribute to these discussions by presenting the latest scientific evidence from by the Horizon Europe project ECO-READY. It will explore future agriculture-climate-biodiversity scenarios, gather perspectives from policymakers and relevant stakeholders, and discuss how future agricultural policy can enhance food security through supporting climate adaptation and biodiversity objectives.
By doing so, the event will foster dialogue between EU policymakers, scientists, farmers, and civil society representatives, strengthening the interface between research and policy in pivotal times for the future of European agriculture.
DRAFT AGENDA
10:00 – 10:10: Welcome and opening remarks by MEP Martin Häusling (Greens/EFA)
10:10 – 10:20: Presentation of ECO-READY by Dr. Ioannis Manikas, Senior Researcher, Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague (video-message intervention)
10:20 – 10:30: Presentation of ECO-READY policy recommendations by Blandine Camus, Food Systems Officer, IUCN European Regional Office
10:30 – 11:10: Panel discussion moderated by Elodie Champseix, Natural Resources Senior Officer, IUCN European Regional Office, with the participation of:
· MEP Martin Häusling (Greens/EFA)
· Gregorio Davila Diaz, Deputy Head of Unit on Environmental Sustainability (B2), DG AGRI, European Commission
· Representative from the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU (tbc)
· Eric Gall, Deputy Director, IFOAM Organics Europe
11:10 – 11:30: Reactions by additional Members of the European Parliament:
· MEP Elsi Katainen (Renew Europe) (video-message intervention)
· MEP Eric Sargiacomo (S&D) (tbc)
· MEP Seán Kelly (EPP) (tbc)
· MEP Barry Cowen (Renew Europe) (tbc)
11:30 – 11:55: Q&A session with the audience
11:55 – 12:00: Closing remarks by Marianna Paolino, Programme Officer, DG AGRI, European Commission (tbc)
English