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As the individual costs of the EU's Green Deal are becoming clearer, many people across Europe say they are unwilling or unable to pay the price associated with it. Anna Holligan explores the increasing popularity of anti-green political parties across the continent. She talks to dairy farmers in the Netherlands, who fear government green targets would endanger a sector which makes the country the world's second biggest exporter of food. She also travels to Bremen in Germany where concern over the phasing out of new gas and oil boilers for houses, dubbed the “heating hammer” by the nation's tabloids, has lead to the government slowing down the pace of change.In the meantime, the city's Green Party vote fell by almost half in recent local elections while Citizens in Rage, which is highly sceptical about how green deal policies are being implemented, came from almost nowhere to capture close to ten per cent of the vote. The experiences in both countries suggests that the political consensus that seemed to exist only four years ago when the EU announced its Green Deal targets seems to have broken down. What might the possible repercussions be on Europe's politics and its approach to tackling climate change? Produced by Bob Howard.

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: What do the Polish 2023 parliamentary elections mean for animals?, published by Pawel Rawicki on December 28, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. On October 15, Polish citizens headed to the polling stations to elect their representatives for the next four years. The coalition of opposition parties which secured the majority in Parliament has turned the tide of political force in the country. The upcoming parliamentary term brings opportunities, as well as numerous challenges for animal welfare in Poland and beyond. What are the potential implications for animals of the election results? Summary: The size of agricultural production in Poland makes the country an important player influencing European Union policies. The Law and Justice party governed Poland for eight years, shaping conservative policies. In 2020, the party proposed the so-called 'five for animals' bill. The bill, aiming to improve animal welfare, faced challenges and eventual failure, leading Law and Justice to abandon the animal protection topic. Controversy over ritual slaughter and farmer protests influenced Law and Justice to backtrack on the proposed reforms, hindering animal welfare initiatives. Collaborative efforts by animal advocacy groups before the 2023 elections pressured political parties on key issues like a fur farming ban and phasing out cages for farmed animals. The election results placed Law and Justice in the lead but lacking a majority, resulting in several former opposition parties forming the new government. Despite challenges, optimism exists for future animal welfare policies in Poland, including a fur farming ban, phasing out cages, and addressing fast-growing chicken breeds. A brief overview of the farmed animal situation in Poland Animal production and exports landscape Poland is one of the biggest net meat exporters in the world. According to the Polish Development Fund, in 2021 the country was the fourth-largest net exporter of processed meat, fish, or shellfish in the world and the eighth-largest net exporter of meat and edible offal. The poultry industry is of particular significance with 1,451,000,000 broiler chickens hatched in 2022 and more than half of the poultry meat being exported. Currently, there are over 52,800,000 egg-laying hens in Poland, and 72% of them are still kept in cages. There are also 3,430,000 animals (mostly mink) killed for fur every year in Poland (in 2015, the yearly export of fur skins from the country increased to over 10 million, but since then, the number of fur animals has been in decline). Poland's position in the European Union Due to its size and economy - Poland is the fifth-largest European Union Member State by population - Poland plays an important role in Europe. For these reasons, Polish internal politics significantly impact the direction of the EU as a whole, especially in the agricultural sector. One example of this was the attempt of the Polish government to block the EU's Green Deal. Animal welfare in conservative Poland For the past eight years (2015-2023), Poland was ruled by a government formed by the majority party Law and Justice (Prawo i Sprawiedliwość), a national-conservative party with an interventionist approach to the economy. The party belongs to the European Conservatives and Reformists Party in the EU. Animal welfare is not part of Law and Justice's political program, however, a significant number of their MPs and MEPs[1] have been involved in animal welfare initiatives, like the Intergroup on the Welfare and Conservation of Animals in the European Parliament. Between 2015 and 2020, Anima International had relatively good relations with some of the party's MPs and MEPs as a result of several instances of cooperation. In 2018, Law and Justice MEPs co-organized with Eurogroup for Animals (and with the help of A...

2023 was expected to be a big year for Europe in reducing harm from agrochemicals. But in a surprise move in November, European Parliament rejected a law to halve pesticide use. That same month, The European Commission stated it would renew the controversial approval of glyphosate for another 10 years. What happened? Alasdair talks to Dr Martin Dermine, Executive Director of Pesticide Action Network Europe, about why EU regulation of agrochemicals is moving so slowly.Further reading: 'Glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weedkiller Roundup, is showing up in pregnant women', The Conversation, December 2023'EU Commission hosts a secret 3-day meeting with the pesticide industry as their exclusive guest', Pesticide Action Network, December 2023'Green Deal is dead', Pesticide Action Network, November 2023'Beneath the orange fields: Impact of Glyphosate on soil organisms', Pesticide Action Network, November 2023'Conservative backlash kills off EU's Green Deal push to slash pesticide use', Politico, November 2023'EU to renew herbicide glyphosate approval for 10 years', Reuters, November 2023'Long-term evidence for ecological intensification as a pathway to sustainable agriculture', Nature Sustainability, 2022Listen to our previous episodes on Monsanto, EU lobbying, and Neonics.Click here to visit The Future Unrefined, our curated collection of articles and podcasts on raw materials and extraction. Find more podcasts and articles at www.landclimate.org

Talking Europe hosts Pascal Canfin, the chair of the environment committee at the European Parliament. He is a former French government minister and a former director of the French branch of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). We take a look at what is coming out of the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, and at the state of the EU's green transition. Canfin maintains that 80 percent of the laws planned under the EU's Green Deal should be finished by the end of the current legislative term – something he calls "massive and unprecedented".

Assistant Professor Rebecca Maughan and Assistant Professor Seán O'Reilly talk about the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the new European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRSs) along with the EU's Green Deal and Taxonomy.  They give an overview of the new regulations and standards and discuss the challenges and benefits for businesses, stakeholders and the accounting and audit profession. They also examine greenwashing and the risks of noncompliance for companies as we move towards a net-zero future.

The energy transition is prompting policy changes worldwide as governments seek to mobilize the trillions of dollars needed to transform their economies. For example, in 2022, the U.S. signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act, a comprehensive energy and climate law that allocates $370 billion in federal spending to decarbonization efforts over the next decade.  In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we're turning our attention to the European Union and digging into the Green Deal Industrial Plan. The European Commission proposed the plan earlier this year to boost investment in clean-tech industries and to make the EU more competitive globally amid the transition to a low-carbon economy.    To learn about the EU's strategy, we talk to Elisabetta Cornago, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for European Reform, a think tank.   “The IRA was a bit of a call to action for the EU,” Elisabetta tells us.  We also speak to Hayden Morgan, Partner and Head of Sustainable Finance Advisory at Pinsent Masons, a multinational law firm headquartered in London. And we hear from Brian Hensley, Partner at climate advisory firm Kaya Partners.  Photo source: Getty Images     Copyright ©2023 by S&P Global         DISCLAIMER          This piece was published by S&P Global Sustainable1, a part of S&P Global.         By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.         S&P GLOBAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST. 

This week, EURACTIV's agrifood team brings you to a young farmers' conference discussing sustainability in agriculture, where EURACTIV also spoke to EU's Green Deal chief Frans Timmermans. EURACTIV's Julia Dahm walks you through the potential voluntary animal welfare labelling system in the context of the upcoming revision of the Commission's animal welfare rules.

"Critical and strategic: graphite in search of the right investment conditions This article is part of our special report The EU's critical raw materials act. What is your industry's contribution to Europe's economy? Juan Antonio Aranzabal is the President of the European Carbon and Graphite Assoc" "--START AD- #TheMummichogblogOfMalta Amazon Top and Flash Deals(Affiliate Link - You will support our translations if you purchase through the following link) - https://amzn.to/3CqsdJH Compare all the top travel sites in just one search to find the best hotel deals at HotelsCombined - awarded world's best hotel price comparison site. (Affiliate Link - You will support our translations if you purchase through the following link) - https://www.hotelscombined.com/?a_aid=20558 “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets."""" #Jesus #Catholic. Smooth Radio Malta is Malta's number one digital radio station, playing Your Relaxing Favourites - Smooth provides a ‘clutter free' mix, appealing to a core 35-59 audience offering soft adult contemporary classics. We operate a playlist of popular tracks which is updated on a regular basis. https://smooth.com.mt/listen/ Follow on Telegram: https://t.me/themummichogblogdotcom END AD---" "iation. Processed and refined carbon-based advanced materials, either from natural or synthetic graphite are turned into carbon and graphite products, mainly for industrial applications and are key in the production of many sectors in the EU, such as the steel, aluminum, ferro-alloy, silicon, phosphate, renewable energy, semiconductor, battery and fuel cell, construction and defense industries. Particularly with regard to synthetic graphite till lately we still had a competitive and highly efficient sector in Europe, providing Europe's industrial base, but also exporting in some market segments. Major investments in natural graphite extraction, but also into extension of synthetic graphite production were in the pipeline to satisfy the predicted growing demand from all graphite markets. How do you judge the sustainability of Europe's graphite production? As one of the synthetic graphite electrode manufacturers I can say that we are an essential part of the EU's circular economy and contribute to the decarbonization process since we are a key factor in the steel recycling route. Steel recycling via the Electric Arc Furnace route saves up to 90% of the emissions caused by the classical Blast Furnace route. The Industrial Emissions Directive's BREF (Best Available Reference Technologies) that apply to the permits in our industry are frequently reviewed and allow for minimal emissions to reduce to the strictest minimum any impact on the environment. We provide many products for the remelting and recycling of other metals. Batteries and fuel cells are the future for our e-mobility and energy storage. Many of our products contribute to the twin transition of the EU's Green Deal by providing material solutions for many new technologies and thus also enabling other industrial sectors to achieve their transitions and ambitious goals. From this view point I would say that the EU is the perfect place to manufacture synthetic graphite for all its applications but also for our electrodes due to the high respect to the environment. We, as an industry should have a bright future in Europe since we perfectly fit with the EU's climate change strategy. What is your biggest challenge in Europe? Unfortunately, we have strong headwinds that jeopardize our future. We are an energy intensive industry, needing both, gas and electricity in our process. The electricity we consume is in most cases and locations already coming from renewables, so already green. Regarding gas, our biggest efforts go into reduction of consumption and investment into future consumption of green hydrogen when available. Thus, reducing our carbon footprint wherever possible. As e

"MEP: ‘Ideologically driven' EU packaging law endangers food value chain This article is part of our special report Unwrapping the EU's packaging law proposal. An ideologically driven EU packaging law based on rigid targets could end up endangering the food packaging and the food system value chain" "--START AD- #TheMummichogblogOfMalta Amazon Top and Flash Deals(Affiliate Link - You will support our translations if you purchase through the following link) - https://amzn.to/3CqsdJH Compare all the top travel sites in just one search to find the best hotel deals at HotelsCombined - awarded world's best hotel price comparison site. (Affiliate Link - You will support our translations if you purchase through the following link) - https://www.hotelscombined.com/?a_aid=20558 “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets."""" #Jesus #Catholic. Smooth Radio Malta is Malta's number one digital radio station, playing Your Relaxing Favourites - Smooth provides a ‘clutter free' mix, appealing to a core 35-59 audience offering soft adult contemporary classics. We operate a playlist of popular tracks which is updated on a regular basis. https://smooth.com.mt/listen/ Follow on Telegram: https://t.me/themummichogblogdotcom END AD---" ", Finnish MEP Elsi Katainen told EURACTIV in an interview. An overhaul of the EU packaging and packaging waste directive (PPWD), the main EU-level instrument dealing with how food packaging is placed on the market and requirements for its end-of-life, is due 30 November. But a leaked draft of the proposal has been met with consternation by stakeholders, including the liberal lawmaker. “I am concerned that the Commission is pushing forward a regulation that is not necessarily based on evidence and is driven by ideology,” she told EURACTIV. The MEP particularly took umbrage with the fact that the draft proposal places too strong an emphasis on reusable packaging, despite the fact this is “robust evidence and data available that reusable packaging is not the best option in all settings,” such as in quick service restaurants. For Katainen, the ideology against the use of biomass in recyclable products is “hard to understand” given that EU forests are sustainably managed, which the MEP defined as meaning forests are “grow[ing] more than they are harvested”. As such, there is a risk that the new legislation may in fact increase the amount of plastic packaging in the EU market, she said. In this way, the leaked proposal seems “contrary to the long-standing goal of the EU's Green Deal agenda,” she said, stressing the need for the circular economy to be front and centre of the proposal. EU's draft reuse targets for packaging meets barrage of criticism from industry A leaked draft of the EU's new packaging law, seen by EURACTIV, has caused uproar among the industry, which says it risks undermining years of efforts and billions of euros worth of investments into recycling. Food value chain ‘at risk' Some of the targets in the draft include 30% of reusable packaging for cold and hot beverages by 2030 and 95% by 2040, as well as 20% of takeaway ready-prepared food by 2030 and 75% by 2040 According to the MEP, an ill-conceived proposal based on rigid targets could have far-reaching consequences for the agri-food chain. “By unrealistic thresholds, the Commission will put food packaging and the food system value chain at risk,” she warned, stressing the need for “more concreteness” about the role of packaging in food security. Instead, the Commission should take a more holistic approach to the food systems value chain, including food packaging, she said, stressing its crucial role in ensuring food safety and food availability. Food packaging has also a role in preventing food waste which, for the MEP, is not given enough attention. Stressing that as much as a third of all food goes to waste, she said that food packaging can “help reduce food w

"Global Gateway: EU announces Team Europe Initiative Green Paraguay to boost reforestation and circular economy In the context of the COP27 United Nations Climate Change Conference taking place in Sharm-El-Sheikh (Egypt), the EU and EU member states have announced a Team Europe Initiative (TEI) Gree" "--START AD- #TheMummichogblogOfMalta Amazon Top and Flash Deals(Affiliate Link - You will support our translations if you purchase through the following link) - https://amzn.to/3CqsdJH Compare all the top travel sites in just one search to find the best hotel deals at HotelsCombined - awarded world's best hotel price comparison site. (Affiliate Link - You will support our translations if you purchase through the following link) - https://www.hotelscombined.com/?a_aid=20558 “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets."" #Jesus #Catholic. END AD---" "n Paraguay under Global Gateway which aims at promoting global climate action and the green transition, in line with EU's Green Deal. Team Europe will build connections for a greener economy to migrate towards a more sustainable and resilient economic model in Paraguay. European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, said: “In order to reduce the devastating effects of climate change, and in today's complex geopolitical context, building trusted and sustainable connections with our partner countries is more important than ever. Under Global Gateway, this TEI Green Paraguay will support the country to preserve and restore its forests, protect water supply and sanitation, and further promote circular economy to build a brighter future for its people. In the run-up to an EU - Latin America and Caribbean Summit in 2023, we are looking forward to further strengthening our partnership in the years to come.” The TEI Green Paraguay gathers support from the EU, Germany and Spain. It will be financed with €130 million, of which 55% comes from EU Member States and €56 million directly from the EU. The TEI Green Paraguay is built around three main components: Building a strong EU-Paraguay Partnership on environment and climate change: the EU will foster a strong partnership with Paraguayan civil society, local authorities, private sector, academia and media, with a particular focus on the role of youth. Raising awareness with young Paraguayans on impact of climate change and environment degradation on the life of people, as well as on possible benefits of a greener model. It will also support consumer and citizen action to protect the environment. Green Action with a focus on three sectors: water and sanitation, responsible production (including circular economy) and forest conservation/restoration and biodiversity. A combination of tools such as investments, guarantees, grants, Technical Assistance and twinning will be used. The TEI Green Paraguay was officially launched on 15 November 2022 in the country's capital, Asunción. Details Publication date 15 November 2022 Author Directorate-General for International Partnerships https://international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu/news-and-events/news/global-gateway-eu-announces-team-europe-initiative-green-paraguay-boost-reforestation-and-circular-2022-11-15_en "

Destination Earth is a high precision digital model of the Earth. It is the EU's flagship initiative to create a digital replica of our entire planet. "This replica is a Digital Twin in fact. It's a gigantic task, that requires the world's biggest computing to create the most precise data to tackle climate change.” That's how Dr. Peter Bauer describes this 7 billion Euro project which he heads. It's part of the EU's Green Deal to tackle climate change and it is meant to provide pinpoint evidence-based support to enable Member States to implement the green transformation. Destination Earth aims to provide the complex software and hardware environment needed for the next generation of very high-resolution prediction models. By 2030, it is expected to have been achieved. DestinE Actors: EU Commission, European Space Agency, European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts and European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites Peter Bauer talks about: - How Destination Earth can help the planet to heal - first digitally, then in reality - How to improve our understanding of climate change and enable solutions at global, regional and local level - How to predict where to live safely for the next five decades - What Destination Earth has in common with the Metaverse - Obstacles and finances including the impact of the energy crisis

On this weeks Countrywide; Dealing with emotional and financial challenges after a farm fatality, global food supply threats, The EU's Green Deal, Its calving time on Hannah and Granny's farm and celebrating rural electrification.

A report on the EU's Green Deal and Europe's efforts to deal with food security whilst ensuring it meets its climate change targets in the midst of global unrest and supply challenges.

The UN Sustainable Development Goals, EU Green Deal, Paris Climate Agreement, and numerous national initiatives adopted by individual governments all reveal there is no dearth of fora and mechanisms to demonstrate the public interest and global political will to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. According to the recently published March 2022 BEREC draft report on sustainability in the connectivity sector, the digital sector's impact is 2-4% compared to other industries.Some industry stakeholders within the connectivity sector have gone beyond being content with these statistics. Many have already begun working towards tackling the energy intensive aspects of their operations and are currently prioritising sustainability. A number of operators have also announced their voluntary commitments to meeting ambitious goals by joining the European Green and Digital Coalition.There is broad agreement that the ICT sector and digitalisation can have a favourable impact on international and regional climate targets, by enabling green and digital transitions. Companies in the connectivity sector claim they want to make responsible and sustainable investments. For them, one of the key challenges will be to balance their role as an enablers of green and digital transformations with operational resources required to implement their own sustainability efforts. Moreover, several of the EU's Green Deal and Digital Decade 2030 targets require upgraded infrastructure and increased private investment.Connectivity operators, within this consistently evolving sector, must contend with increased demand. They claim predictable and harmonised regulations will facilitate sustainable and responsible investments that also benefit consumers.Relisten to this EURACTIV – GIGAEurope Digital Debate to find out how, through collective action and multi-stakeholder approaches, we can enable a green and digital transition that works for all. Discussed questions included:-How does the current energy crisis, amplified by the current geopolitical situation, impact the Green Deal objectives and their implementation? How can green ICT contribute to a solution?-What are the indices, metrics or KPIs that industry and stakeholders can agree to? How can industry, regulators, and policy makers reach a consensus on standardising data and methodologies?-What should be taken into account when discussing the twin transition and the environmental footprint of the ICT sector?-By what means should policy makers and stakeholders map sustainability-related actions in the sector and determine what should be counted towards these goals?

Gzim Ocakoglu, First Counselor on Mobility and Transport, Delegation of the European Union to the US (Washington, DC). Gzim explains how decarbonization of transportation is happening across the European Union and what that means. He discusses the goals of the EU's Green Deal, how the European Union and the United States are cooperating, and some of the differences and similarities. Finally, he touches on how Russia's aggression in Ukraine affects the EU decarbonization efforts. The EU aims to become the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. The EU's Green Deal includes an ambitious package of measures to reach that goal, such as cutting greenhouse gas emissions, investing in cutting-edge research and innovation, preserving Europe's natural environment, and more. Transport represents almost a quarter of Europe's greenhouse gas emissions and is the main cause of air pollution in cities. Road transport is by far the biggest emitter accounting for more than 70% of all GHG emissions, followed by maritime and air. Decarbonization of transportation – road, air, and maritime – is a key component of the EU strategy. In the United States, transportation surpassed electricity as the largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2017, so decarbonizing the sector is key to addressing climate change. President Biden's initial proposal in the American Jobs Plan has been scaled back significantly in negotiations, and it remains to be seen how the recently passed Infrastructure Bill will help address the President's energy and climate strategy when it comes to transportation. European American Chamber of Commerce Florida EACC Florida https://eaccfl.com/ 80 SW 8th Street, Suite 2900 Miami, FL 33130, USA info@eaccfl.com The Delegation of the European Union to the United States 2175 K Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20037 202-862-9500 https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/united-states-america_en?s=253

This seminar is part of the REthink Energy lecture series, which is co-organised by the IIEA and ESB. On this occasion, a distinguished panel, will reflect on the outcome of COP26. In this conversation-style seminar, chaired by Alex White SC, chair of the IIEA Energy Group, the speakers examine some of the major developments agreed in the Glasgow Climate Pact and also discuss the significance of the sectoral coalitions formed during COP26, such as the ‘Beyond Coal and Gas Alliance' and the Global Methane Pledge. The panellists provide a range of perspectives and discuss the impact of COP26 on Ireland's climate priorities, on the EU's Green Deal agenda, and on the international community, in particular, on least developed countries. About the Speakers: Professor Morgan Bazilian is the Director of the Payne Institute for Public Policy and Professor at the Colorado School of Mines. Previously, he was Lead Energy Specialist at the World Bank. His work has been published in Science, Nature, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, and Proceedings of the National Academy of Science. Previously Professor Bazilian was a senior diplomat at the United Nations. He has served as the EU's lead negotiator on technology at previous UN climate negotiations. Professor Bazilian is also a member of Ireland's Climate Change Advisory Council. Connie Hedegaard is Chair of the European Commission's Mission Board on Adaptation to Climate Change, an element of the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme. She also serves as Chair of the OECD's Round Table for Sustainable Development and as Chair of Aarhus University. From 2010-2014, Ms Hedegaard was European Commissioner for Climate Action. Previously, she was Minister for Environment and Minister for Climate and Energy, Denmark. Alicia O'Sullivan is a law student and Quercus Scholar for Active Citizenship at University College Cork (UCC). Ms O'Sullivan represented UCC and World YMCA at COP26. Previously, she represented Ireland at the first UN Youth Climate Summit. Ms O'Sullivan has also served as an Ocean Ambassador for Ireland. She is currently the Environmental Officer at UCC Students' Union.  Dr Sinéad Walsh is the Climate Director at the Department of Foreign Affairs. Previously, Dr Walsh served as EU Ambassador to South Sudan. Prior to this, she was Irish Ambassador to Sierra Leone and Liberia. Dr Walsh is the co-author of the book ‘Getting to Zero', which recounts her experience as a diplomat on the frontline of the Ebola crisis in West Africa.

We talk to Denis Bonvillain about the EU's Green Deal and what this means for the European water sector.    Music: Ron Gelinas; 'Windsurfing'

In June 2021, the EU reached agreement on reforms for the new common agricultural policy (CAP) to be implemented in 2023 which aim to make the CAP fairer, greener, and more sustainable in the context of the EU's Green Deal goals and Farm-to-Fork strategy. How exactly EU Member States will achieve these goals will be determined by national strategic plans, based on the EU's objectives of socially, environmentally and economically sustainable agriculture. This address from Commissioner Wojciechowski outlines what the future of the CAP will look like, what it will mean for European farmers, and what a socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable CAP entails. About the Speaker: Mr. Wojciechowski became European Commissioner for Agriculture in 2019 as part of President von der Leyen's cabinet. He has previously served as a member of the European Court of Auditors, as an MEP in the European Parliament, Deputy Speaker of the Sejm (Polish Parliament) and as President of the Polish Supreme Audit Office. Prior to entering politics, Mr. Wojciechowski was a member of the National Council of the Judicary of Poland, and a judge at the High of Court of Justice. He holds a Masters of Law from the University of Łódź in Poland.

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The European Union's proposed tougher tailpipe rules have put the combustion engine's future in doubt in the region. Automotive News Europe Associate Publisher and Editor Luca Ciferri outlines what this means for the automotive industry.

In this episode, Dow's Director of EU Affairs, Dennis Kredler, is joined by Plastic Europe's Director of External Affairs, David Carroll, to discuss the EU's Green Deal and what it means for the plastics industry. Dennis and David discuss the content and ambitions of the Green Deal, the opportunities and challenges it presents for the plastic industry and what actions organisations such as Dow are taking to ensure they meet the Green Deal's goal of circularity and climate neutrality by 2050.

Covid continues to cast a long shadow over the European fresh produce business. In the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, trade association Freshfel Europe set about assessing the impact of the crisis on Europe's fruit and vegetable trade. Now, after nearly a year of unprecedented disruption to several parts of the produce supply network – from production all the way through to wholesale, retail and foodservice – the financial impact of the crisis is becoming more clear. Despite strong demand especially through the supermarkets, costs have increased significantly. Freshfel's early estimate put additional operating costs for the European fresh produce chain at roughly €500m per month, as companies did everything they could to keep fruit and veg growing and flowing through the market. But now, almost 12 months on, the organisation is looking further ahead, to gauge the pandemic's longer-term effects. “I think Covid has also started to change consumer behaviour and the sector needs to adapt to that,” says Freshfel's general delegate Philippe Binard. Returning to Fruitbox, Fruitnet's series of fresh produce industry conversations, for his second appearance on the show, Binard discusses how not just Covid but also Brexit. the EU's Green Deal policy, online retailing, and the buying attitudes of younger consumers are all affecting the fresh produce business in Europe. He also explains how longer-term concerns over the economy are going to play a far larger role in consumer behaviour in the coming months and years – something which will make consumer marketing campaigns like Freshfel's own SpeakUp4FruitVeg promotion all the more crucial in building and sustaining demand. “In the first wave of the pandemic, I think consumers have been keen to look for healthier products,” he recalls. “They were in an environment where they wanted to be reassured, so they were looking for more natural products, more local products, more pre-packed products. And there has been shift in the attitudes of consumers, moving to online shopping also.” While all of these factors have certainly changed the way consumers shop and the way retailers service that demand, Binard believes the coming months could bring more new trends. “As we move to the second and third waves, there is another important element which is growing uncertainty about the economic situation,” he says. “People are losing their jobs, and that could have an impact on consumer attitudes. Remember in the first wave everyone was looking for premium, organic products. I think this is over and consumers are looking out much more for [lower] prices.” He adds: “We will have to see which of these changes will be the short-term reaction, and which will be more permanent in the attitudes of consumers in the longer term.” Earlier this week, Freshfel Europe and the OECD published the first ever extensive study of fresh produce sold through online vendors, an area of the market that it said had seen considerable growth but also huge variety in terms of methods of distribution, marketing and so on. Hosted by Chris White in London, Fruitbox attracts a big audience across the global fruit and vegetable business that tunes in every week to hear exclusive interviews and expert analysis. Produced by Fruitnet Media International, the show is essential listening for everyone in the fresh produce industry. To find out how you can tell your story on Fruitbox, email chris@fruitnet.com. To learn about sponsorship and advertising opportunities, email advertising@fruitnet.com. Read the latest fresh produce industry news at www.fruitnet.com

Paal Johan Frisvold er en norsk organisasjonsmann bosatt i Brussel siden 1997. Frisvold var leder av Europabevegelsen i Norge 2009–2013. Paal Frisvold arbeidet for miljøstiftelsen Bellona i Brussel 2005-2013, og var arbeidende styreleder i Bellona Europa. I 2002 begynte Frisvold i miljøstiftelsen Bellona hvor han bygget opp Bellonas europakontor og aktive deltakelse i EUs energi- og klimapolitikk på fulltid 2005-2013. I 2001 grunnla han konsulentselskapet Brusselkontoret AS, hvor han nå er styremedlem. Han har tidligere arbeidet for OECD-sekretariatet i Paris, Norges Rederiforbund, Utenriksdepartementet og på Innovasjon Norges kontor ved ambassaden i Beijing. Håper du liker episoden! Hvis du har tid og lyst setter vi stor pris på om du deler episoden med nettverket ditt.Christopher kan nås på twitter gjennom @chrisvonheim og @bynnmedia. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Paal Johan Frisvold er en norsk organisasjonsmann bosatt i Brussel siden 1997. Frisvold var leder av Europabevegelsen i Norge 2009–2013. Paal Frisvold arbeidet for miljøstiftelsen Bellona i Brussel 2005-2013, og var arbeidende styreleder i Bellona Europa. I 2002 begynte Frisvold i miljøstiftelsen Bellona hvor han bygget opp Bellonas europakontor og aktive deltakelse i EUs energi- og klimapolitikk på fulltid 2005-2013. I 2001 grunnla han konsulentselskapet Brusselkontoret AS, hvor han nå er styremedlem. Han har tidligere arbeidet for OECD-sekretariatet i Paris, Norges Rederiforbund, Utenriksdepartementet og på Innovasjon Norges kontor ved ambassaden i Beijing. Håper du liker episoden! Hvis du har tid og lyst setter vi stor pris på om du deler episoden med nettverket ditt.Christopher kan nås på twitter gjennom @chrisvonheim og @bynnmedia. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.