Practice Abstract 65 - Identification of potential future policy needs and options - UNIBO -parth.chatzinikolao2@unibo.it

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Identification of potential future policy needs and options - UNIBO -parth.chatzinikolao2@unibo.it

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CAP post 2020 increases focus on climate change, environmental protection and landscapes. At least 30% of Pillar 2 funding will be spent on climate and environment measures. 40% of CAP budget will contribute to climate action. Measures promoting nutrient leaching and CO2 emissions reduction need to improve to fit EU policy priorities. Legumes play an important role in facing critical challenges of food security & mitigating climate impacts from agriculture, and legume focussed production can help meet many sustainability goals of the post 2020 CAP. To analyse the impact of different policy instruments towards increasing the EU production of legumes, a series of workshops with expert input were held. Round 1 provided understanding of the national & EU level contexts within which legume related policies exist, also helping to develop an evidence base for Round 2. Round 2 analyse focussed on how to improve existing policies and identify levers for their development; in line with the Farm to Fork and Biodiversity Strategies of the EU Green deal. There was a high degree of heterogeneity between countries, reflecting a need to focus EU policy towards more coherent strategic national plans.
All recognised legume production as an opportunity for society, the environment and economy, but not all regions are equally advanced. Perhaps reflecting private and public policy mechanisms focused on stimulating demand rather than supply and interaction between actors within the value chain.
A strategic approach to policy reflecting regional contexts and demonstrating the added value of integrated legume value chains is important. Future policies need to be consistent and go beyond agriculture, combining health, environmental and food policy.
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