Manifesto for the European elections 2019
HISTORY After 25 years of successful work, the Intergroup on Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Sustainable Development constitutes one of the longest standing and respected Intergroups in the European Parliament. Since its establishment in 1994, it has brought together Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from all political groups and parliamentary …
The end of the European Organic Label?
Co-hosted by: Angélique Delahaye MEP Chair of the “Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services” working group of the EP Intergroup on “Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Sustainable Development” Marc Tarabella MEP Member of the EP Committee on “Agriculture and Rural Development” The rapid expansion of the organic agricultural sector and the outdated European …
Pulse gear – A more sustainable alternative for traditional beam trawling?
“Pulse fishing provides clear environmental benefits but must also ensure the safeguarding of biodiversity” – Ricardo Serrão Santos, Member of the European Parliament “Pulse gear is an innovative technique that the EU must drive forward” – Peter van Dalen, Member of the European Parliament The pulse trawl is …
Implementation of the agri-environment-climate measures: How is the CAP enhancing a sustainable agri-food sector?
Policy-makers, farmers, land owners, stakeholders, citizens, and scientists gathered in the European Parliament to discuss the implementation of agri-environment-climate measures, their contribution to a more sustainable farming sector as well as their trade-offs and limitations. Angélique Delahaye MEP and Chair of the “Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services” working group of the …
The Value of Biodiversity in the Agri-Food Chain
Key stakeholders in the agri-food chain were brought together by MEP Angélique Delahaye to discuss the importance of promoting biodiversity throughout the chain. This meeting was held as a follow-up to a previous working group event that took place in May, which tackled the topic of biodiversity in food production. …