"In short, the EU’s Strategic Agenda for 2024-29 should support a resilient food system based on fair prices for good food" iatp.org/setting-strate… - #FarmtoFork may have flopped but the problems it addressed just get worse. Time for a redo, this time with fair prices included

Great new report from Changing Markets Foundation on the #NewMerchantsOfDoubt. Why have big meat & dairy companies escaped regulation despite being major drivers of the climate crisis? Big Ag lobbyists have followed a very successful playbook to block climate action. changingmarkets.org/report/the-new…

⚖️ The future of trade is about justice, climate, #HumanRights @ecvc1 joined 50+ orgs across Europe to demand a EU trade policy that works for people & the planet 🌍 Read European Trade Justice Coalition 🔟 priorities for a future-fit trade policy 👉 s2bnetwork.org/eu-trade-polic… La Via Campesina (Official EN)

🫣Despite the failures, #CCS & #CDR are gaining traction in policy discussions in the #EU and in Member State. 🆕 Our new FAQ answers the most recurring questions on these costly, risky & ineffective #FalseSolutions touted by the #FossilFules industry👇 realzeroeurope.org/resources/faq-…

Urgent new report from our friends at Greenpeace International: Food system changes that scale down livestock numbers and shift support to agroecology can have massive impacts on emissions. Cutting methane is key to slowing climate chaos. Read it here: greenpeace.org/international/… Shefali

🚨 As the #ICMForum kicks off, 43 NGOs raise their concerns over the EU’s Carbon Capture and Storage (#CCS) plans & #FossilFuel industry influence. 📢 The EU must end support for CCS & #CDR commit to #ClimateAction instead of gambling with our future! 👉realsolutions-not-netzero.org/eu-must-reject…

📣New report alert! ⚠️Read our latest findings on how the biomethane rush is driving the intensification of livestock production in Europe: feedbackeurope.org/biomethane-fro… #NoBullshit #StopTheBiomethaneRush

NEW: Following farmer protests across Europe earlier this year, stakeholders from across the agri-food chain came together to chart a way forward. Read our latest blog on the potential for a Just Transition for European agriculture: iatp.org/just-transitio…

Healthy soils are important for healthy food systems – but relying on soil for carbon trading schemes is an ineffective climate mitigation strategy. Read the latest Soil Atlas, featuring IATP’s Sophie Scherger on the risks of soil carbon credits: eu.boell.org/en/SoilAtlas-S…

Agricultural practices that increase soil carbon have many ecological & resilience benefits, but "carbon farming" is being oversold as a climate solution, allowing major polluters to greenwash their emissions & profit from carbon markets. project-syndicate.org/commentary/ill…

“Carbon farming” is gaining traction as a climate strategy, but it is NOT a solution for reducing emissions. A market-based approach to soil carbon storage cannot deliver the transformative change we need to slow global heating and protect food systems. iatp.org/carbon-farming…

Read IATP Europe’s thoughts on the strategic dialogue, and 3 key things needed for a just agroecological transition: 🐄Preparing to shift from industrial livestock production 💰Funding farmers’ transition to agroecology 🥕Reforming the CAP to make it fair for farmers and nature

Dear Christophe Hansen, EU Food Policy Coalition participating orgs. representing farmers, consumers, nature, animals & health, stand ready to support you in delivering a fair, competitive and sustainable future of farming! Let's talk🗣️👇 Letter➡️bit.ly/3OLFjql #GoodFood4EU #StrategicDialogue

With President Ursula von der Leyen's promise to deliver a 'Vision for Agriculture and Food' within 100 days, the countdown has begun⏳ Together with our diverse expertise and sound recommendations, we can help shape a brighter and more resilient future of EU #FoodAndFarming! 🧑‍🌾🌄

Alongside 40+ organizations in the EU Food Policy Coalition EU Food Policy Coalition, we sent an open letter this week to the new Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Christophe Hansen, calling for a just transition for European farming. Read it here: foodpolicycoalition.eu/wp-content/upl…

🚨 Pesticides harm the environment & our health 🌍 The progressive phase out of harmful pesticides & availability of agroecological & biocontrol alternatives for farmers should remain high on the political agenda. Read our PR 👉 organicseurope.bio/news/eu-should… #StopHarm

🚨 Last December, w/EU Food Policy Coalition & others, we sent a letter to Commissioner Christophe Hansen on the Vision for Agriculture & Food 👇🌱 Key items we focused on: 🔹 Recognise organic as the only legally defined sustainability standard 🔹 Fair prices for farmers & consumers [continues] 🧵 1/4

Global agri-food companies are aiming to address emissions within their supply chains with new strategies including “insetting.” Our latest report digs into this new term and examines 18 major companies to analyze the credibility of their climate plans. iatp.org/corporate-clim…