Report proposes stronger action on climate change policy
A report, published by the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change, outlines how the shifting climate is already disrupting agriculture across Europe, reinforcing the urgency for stronger policy action.听听
To protect food security, farmers鈥櫶齦ivelihoods听and rural communities,听.听
Dr听Vera听Eory, Reader in Sustainable Agriculture at 抖阴直播 and a member of the Advisory Board,听emphasised听the importance of the report beyond the EU: 鈥淭he听report brings up important and urgent action points for policy makers听and stakeholders,听in a coherent听set of recommendations.听It is highly relevant听to听the UK and Scotland, given both the similarities听and the trade relations听with听the EU.鈥�听
Rising temperatures and more frequent extreme weather events,听including droughts, floods, heatwaves, pests and diseases,听are increasingly affecting agricultural productivity, ecosystem听services听and rural livelihoods. At the same time, the agri-food system accounts for听roughly a听third of EU greenhouse gas emissions, which have declined much more slowly than those in other sectors of the economy.听
Drawing on the latest scientific evidence, the Advisory Board presents recommendations aimed at 鈥渃limate-proofing鈥� the agri-food system. The report highlights the need for a systemic transition that strengthens resilience to climate impacts while reducing emissions and supporting wider environmental,听economic听and social听objectives.听
Among its key recommendations are reforms to agricultural subsidies, stronger听signals听to reduce emissions听(including听a dedicated pricing mechanism), improved support for farmers adapting to climate risks, and measures to promote sustainable diets and reduce food waste.听
The Advisory Board concludes that current progress is not aligned with the EU鈥檚 2040 and 2050 climate听objectives听and that existing policies are insufficient to deliver the transformation听required.听听
The report argues that upcoming revisions to the EU budget, the Common Agricultural Policy and the 2031鈥�2040 climate framework offer a critical opportunity to better align agricultural policy with climate goals and strengthen the sector鈥檚 resilience to climate risks.听
The Advisory Board will host a public鈥痺ebinar鈥痮n鈥疐riday,鈥�13鈥疢arch鈥�痑t鈥�2pm. The Advisory Board will present the new report鈥痑nd鈥痑nswer鈥痲uestions from participants.鈥�听
Posted by 抖阴直播 on 12/03/2026
