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At times of severe social disruption, be that war, conflict, pandemic, or economic downturn, both the availability and consumption of healthy dietary patterns can be adversely affected...

The stability and resilience of the Earth system and human well-being are inseparably linked, yet their interdependencies are generally under-recognized; consequently, they are often treated...

Highlights: Part II of the report focuses on agricultural subsidies. Chapter 6 analyses their size, scope and composition. Chapter 7 documents their economic and...

Highlights: The report showcases the following policy highlights, based on the numerical highlights presented in the box below: Increasing women’s empowerment is essential for women’s well-being and has...

Food systems must be transformed if we are to feed the world without destroying the planet. Agroecological principles are central to creating and sustaining that change...

This report identifies ten key areas of action with the objective of maximising synergies and consistency between the climate and digital ambitions. By doing so, the EU will strengthen its...

This is a DG ENV guidance tool prepared by an expert team under IUCN supervision in order to improve understanding of the importance of specific alien species' pathways, seen as critical...

The second edition of the "Guide on biodiversity measurement approaches" provides a comprehensive overview of seven tools currently in use by financial institutions to measure the biodiversity impact of their activities...

This article highlights the need for assessing the effects of policy measures to address deforestation, pollution and child labour in global supply chains, in particular through due-diligence requirements. It...

In the political discussion, the promotion of local food systems and short supply chains is sometimes presented as a means to increase the resilience of the food system, e.g. in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic...