Thanks to @WWFEU for organising this interesting open stakeholder session today on actions to combat #deforestation. Looking forward to continuing the discussion with @EsterAsinEU , @delarabur , @tobyagardner and Hugo M. Schally @EU_ENV, together for forest protection.
'We are building on past experiences and lessons from existing legislation but, if we act alone, the picture will not change. We need to work with producers and with businesses' says Commissioner @VSinkevicius in his key note address @EURACTIV event on 'Global Forests' #eaDebates
Thank u @eaEnergyEU for organising an interesting debate today on ‘EU agenda for global forests’. Looking forward to continuing the discussion with @CarlaMontesi, @gertvanderbijl@samiraraf, @VSinkevicius on building resilient and sustainable agricultural supply chains.
3/3 Marta Zuluaga Zilbermann notes that we live in a global market, partnerships w/ 3rd countries are key
Says that EU oilseed sector contributing to transformation of EU food&feed systems by reducing emissions and engaging with trade partners on #deforestation & #sustainability
Only collaboration can solve the complex challenge of #deforestation.
@Cargill has supprted our new paper calling on the EU to adopt a smart mix of measures to protect the world's forests.
Read the report here: https://t.co/8Yda8EZfUE
Good morning! 🌞
Important note from Session 6 of the #AgriOutlook conference - @EUAgri predicts an increase in EU net trade in arable crops in the next decade.
As the EU arable sector is key in ensuring global security, both imports and exports are projected to grow. 1/3
“Our farmers became a symbol of resilience.
And for this I would like to say an heartfelt thank you.”
President @vonderleyen opened the #AgriOutlook conference with a message to EU farmers, who this year rolled up their sleeves and kept feeding Europe during the pandemic.
Indeed as said @EUAgri Michael Scannell, the food system proved to be extraordinarily resilient during the COVID-19 crisis, but there is a fine line between success and failure #EUInternalMarket#RegulatoryFramework#AgriOutlook
We are supportive of an 🇪🇺 policy based on public and private partnership, on mandatory and voluntary actions. 👉A smart mix of measures 👈
#AgriOutlook#deforestation
Our aim should be to transform the food system to become a key component of the circular sustainable bioeconomy, says Joachim von Braun, Chair of the scientific group to the @FoodSystems during #food2030eu#WorldFoodDay Innovation and partnership will be key!
Inclusion of local communities & #indigenous populations recognized as critical to success of #sustainable forest use initiatives, during @tfa_Global "Dialogue on #EU role in protecting world's tropical #forests"
More: https://t.co/6De0qmA2hh
@DuncanBrack@MZulZilb @CargillEMEA
Did you miss our first Global Dialogue ��Raising Ambition for Effective #EU Policy to Protect the World’s #Forests”?🌳
Don’t worry, you can watch the recording & download the materials
👉 https://t.co/GkDxEArcrt #ForestPositive
@EU_Commission @NestleEU @CargillEMEA @Fern_NGO
"Few food and ag companies have taken on the full measure of their water footprint the way Cargill seems to have done, and by using a science-based approach." https://t.co/Sn3kADC7wM
Working with farmers and partners across South America, we’re making progress toward building a deforestation and conversion-free soy supply chain. Learn more: https://t.co/emHOtK3DUl
Digital transformation is driving change in every sector. The cocoa value chain is no exception. Learn how we’re leveraging the power of tech in cocoa communities on the journey toward greater transparency in this year’s sustainability progress report. https://t.co/UJZO2faBuR