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“The #eugreendeal raises the mark on sustainability, and it contributes to a more level playing field in global relations. However, with it comes several challenges for third countries regarding market access. Therefore, new trading policies will surely need to look into non-tariff measures and the higher standards required. The early adopters have the chance to catch the wave early.” summarized our alumna, Ana Stoddart the online webinar she hosted on 15th of March, raising the question ‘Is the EU green deal leading the future of global agricultural trade?’     In cooperation with the Alumniportal Deutschland Ana Stoddart summoned experts on agricultural trade such as Rene Capote, Emanuele Ferrari and Samuel Weniga Anuga, who argued that, "The EU Green Deal will boost global agricultural trade, particularly by fostering SME growth in third-world countries. Strategic measures for guaranteeing market and pricing premiums can boost trade volumes in Europe while also boosting the agricultural value chain in third-world countries".   Samuel Weniga Anuga is a fellow at AIA NRW researching on ‘Weaponized Interdependence and Renewable Energy Transitions in Africa-Europe Relations: Impact of the EU Green Deal’ and will stay in Bonn until November 2024. For more information on Dr. Anuga please follow this link: https://lnkd.in/eF_W35aG

Yesterday, the European Parliament convened its first plenary session in Strasbourg, bringing together all 720 newly elected MEPs. Here are our key takeaways: 🔹 Roberta Metsola re-elected as President  🔹 Ursula von der Leyen re-elected as Commission President  🔹 Focus on business and SMEs  🔹 Vision for agriculture and food  🔹 Investment in clean energy and technologies See more in the visuals 📃 At Schuttelaar & Partners International, we are excited for the new legislative period and will continue to follow all updates closely. Reach out to our team if you’re curious to know more about these pivotal initiatives shaping the future of the EU! 🌍💡 #EuropeanParliament #EUPolitics #PlenarySession #Strasbourg #GreenDeal #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #Innovation #SMEs #ClimateNeutrality #Agriculture #EUFuture 

🌍 Attending the EU CAP Network'𝐬 “𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩: 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐀𝐏 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬” 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐭 was an eye-opener into the ongoing efforts to make the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) more accessible and practical for both beneficiaries and administrations. We discussed how simplification goes beyond cutting paperwork; it’s about building a system that allows rural communities to access resources more easily. It was valuable to witness how different EU regions are approaching CAP implementation and simplification. Sharing these strategies opens doors for consistent progress across member states, benefiting more communities. 🌐 At the same time, European leaders gathered in Budapest to address the need for a resilient, sustainable future across sectors, including agriculture. Leaders emphasized creating stable frameworks for farmers, strengthening their role within the food supply chain, and ensuring fair competition in the market. This alignment underlines how agricultural resilience is woven into broader EU priorities for sustainability and stability. Looking ahead, these shared priorities will be crucial for building a more resilient and sustainable future across all sectors. 🌱 PwC Polska Agnieszka Gajewska Dionizy Smoleń Paweł Oleszczuk Tomasz Kierzkowski Marta Gocłowska Julia Otwinowska Adam Gajek Michalina Wacław Przemysław Kurlandt

Just reading the interesting EU report Monitoring the twin transition of industrial ecosystems, AGRI-FOOD. It seems things are picking up - at least in many parts of Europe. But I need to bash my home, Sweden. With some of the best pre-conditions around for making a transition into the next gen food system nothing much happens under the current government and its so-called innovation authorities. Do take a look at this picture, Vinnova, and explain to me how on Earth this can be the case in 2024. Any basic strategic insights you would like to share that can motivate this glaring absence of focus on one of the main topics of our time? https://lnkd.in/d3WKywnp

[IN THE NEWS] ✨Our CEO, Clément Ray, recently shared his insights to Bpifrance on a crucial topic: "Feeding Humanity: How to Build Sustainable and Natural Food Systems?" In this [EXCELLENCE TRIBUNE], Clément discusses the challenges of food system and the urgent need to develop a new industry focused on the role of insects in nature. He delves into the key issues, necessary support, and the ecosystem's backing to grow a new impactful industry. 🔎Bpifrance supports companies at every stage of their development with credit, guarantees, innovation aid, and equity, aligning with public policies led by the State and Regions. They assist businesses in their development projects, ecological and energy transitions, innovation, and international ventures. 🔗 Discover a preview below👇 📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eWmt2xtR #TechForImpact #FeedingTomorrowsWorld

Have you ever wondered what the role of traders is in achieving sustainability outcomes in agriculture-food value chains like coffee? I'm happy to share our new publication, authored by my amazing colleague Angela Navarrete-Cruz https://lnkd.in/ed5jAPBP 👇 While much attention has been focused on producers and consumers, this paper highlights how traders play a pivotal role in advancing sustainability goals. By analyzing the intricate relationships and governance mechanisms between farmers and traders, our research sheds light on the significant impact that traders have on the overall resilience and sustainability of agricultural systems. Using the Colombian coffee sector as a case study, the paper explores various governance mechanisms that facilitate the connection between farmers and traders. These mechanisms are key to understanding how traders can both directly and indirectly influence sustainability efforts within the sector. Through these governance structures, traders not only support the adoption of sustainable practices among farmers but also help ensure the stability and longevity of the value chain, benefiting all stakeholders involved. Our findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the role of traders in agri-food value chains and offer valuable insights into how traders can be effectively integrated into broader sustainability initiatives. By recognizing and harnessing the influence of traders, policymakers and industry leaders can develop more comprehensive strategies to enhance sustainability across the entire value chain, ultimately leading to more resilient and sustainable agricultural systems.

📢 Publication alert!!! Due to the bad reputation of traders, their role in achieving sustainability goals and enhancing the resilience of agricultural value chains is often neglected. This paper addresses this gap by focusing on the role of export companies in the on-farm adoption of Voluntary Sustainability Standards in the coffee sector in Colombia. What did we find? Export companies engage in complex collaboration schemes with smallholders! How and when could these schemes contribute to the sustainability and resilience of agricultural value chains? Find some answers here 👇 Thanks to my amazing co-author Dr. Athena Birkenberg, the University of Hohenheim for offering scientific support and hosting this research project, and the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development for the funds provided!

The future of Europe is bio-based   🎉On Friday, the Ecofin Council adopted the European Investment Bank (EIB)'s Strategic Roadmap for 2024-2027. This comprehensive plan outlines eight key priorities, and we are particularly pleased about the inclusion of bioeconomy.   📈 The Roadmap emphasises boosting European resilience in agriculture and the bioeconomy. It outlines more financial support for adaptation and mitigation of the impact of climate change in the agricultural sector. Furthermore, it states that large investments are needed to make the sector resilient and sustainable as well as develop the bioeconomy and the circular economy.   🔬 This strategic focus will not only enhance food security and sustainable agriculture but also drive innovation in the biosolutions industry, contributing significantly to Europe's green transition.   🌍 The Strategic Roadmap is another important step towards a bio-based future of Europe, but we need to keep moving and supplement investments with regulatory reforms – and the European Biosolutions Coalition is ready to help make this happen! #EUbiocoalition #eu #bioeconomy #circulareconomy #agriculture #greentransition #sustainability

🌱 Ursula von der Leyen has indicated that the European Commission will “stick to the targets of the European Green Deal with pragmatism, technology-neutrality and innovation” 👉 IBMA has identified commission priorities that can be leveraged to accelerate the uptake of #biocontrol: 📍 A new Vision for Agriculture and Food – this will be launched in the first 100 days building on recommendations from the Strategic Dialogue on Agriculture. 📍 A Clean Industrial Deal in the first 100 days with a focus on preparing the way for 90% emissions target, meeting Green Deal targets while responding to the Antwerp Declaration calling for a business case for investment in the EU to complement the Green Deal.  📍 A new European Biotech Act in 2025. This will be part of a broader Strategy for European Life Sciences, which will include new public private partnerships to develop high-value technologies for the green and digital transitions. 📍 A new EU wide legal status to help innovative companies grow and each Commissioner will be tasked with reducing administrative burdens in their area of responsibility.  📍 A new European Competitiveness fund for investment in strategic technologies including cleantech and biotech. 📍 CAP funding will be targeted to find the right balance between incentives, investment and regulation. The aim is to reward farmers working with nature, preserving biodiversity and natural ecosystems and helping to decarbonize the economy.  ▶ Get more insights: https://lnkd.in/ensb6yp6

Happy :) to announce our new publication in the Sustainability MDPI, Journal [I.F: 3.3] Title: "Strengthening #AKIS for Sustainable Agricultural Features. Insights and Innovations from the European Union: A Literature Review" The purpose of this paper is to give an extensive overview of Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems in the countries of the European Union. Authors: Georgios Kountios, SPIRIDON KANAKARIS, Christina Moulogianni, Thomas Bournaris Our full paper in the first comment :) #AKIS #Advisory #sustainability #EU #mdpi