Agribusiness undermines EU green policy | Science

In 2019, the European Commission launched the European Green Deal (EGD) (1), an ambitious plan to achieve a sustainable economy in Europe. The plan ’s goals included protecting and recovering nature, guaranteeing a sustainable food system, and boosting renewable energy capacity. Unlike previous EU strategies, this plan established targeted and time-bound objectives. However, misinformation and lobbying driven by the agriculture sector have le d to policy changes that undermine the EU’s ability to achieve these goals.

Source: Science: Current Issue - April 11, 2024 Category: Science Source Type: research