AgLaw Research Group

🎓 Pronti a esplorare il futuro dei sistemi agroalimentari sostenibili? Non perdete l’opportunità di iscrivervi alla Seasonal School sulla Sostenibilità Alimentare della Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna! 🍏🌍 🗓 Date: 3-7 febbraio 2025 📅 ❗ Scadenza iscrizioni: 8 dicembre 2024 🇮🇹 Lingua: Italiano La Seasonal School offre un approccio multidisciplinare che guida i partecipanti attraverso le sfide e le opportunità dei sistemi agroalimentari moderni. Durante il corso, i partecipanti svilupperanno competenze fondamentali per affrontare temi cruciali come: • 🌱 il tema della sicurezza alimentare e la conservazione dell’ambiente • 🌍 L’impatto dei Cambiamenti climatici sul sistema alimentare globale • 🚜 Innovazione nell’agri-food e impatti sulla salute e sul commercio • ⚖️Strumenti regolatori e politiche agroalimentari europee 💡 Un programma unico, caratterizzato da un’esperienza formativa innovativa e interdisciplinare basata su lezioni frontali, active learning, attività laboratoriali. È l’occasione perfetta per chi vuole approfondire la complessità del quadro legale e politico intorno al settore agroalimentare, acquisendo strumenti pratici e teorici per promuovere il cambiamento. 👫 Il programma è aperto alle Studentesse e agli Studenti di qualsiasi livello (iscrizione alla Laurea di I Livello, alla LM, o ad un dottorato di ricerca) provenienti sia da aree di scienze sociali che da aree di scienze sperimentali. La quota di iscrizione alla Seasonal School include la partecipazione alle lezioni, il materiale didattico, il vitto e l’alloggio per l’intera durata del corso. La quota di iscrizione è determinata secondo l’attestazione ISEE presentata al momento dell’iscrizione 🔗 Non lasciarti sfuggire questa occasione. Scopri di più e iscriviti entro l’8 dicembre! Qui il link con tutte le info: https://lnkd.in/dVPYTJCi

On October 16, World Food Day, Brazil 🇧🇷 introduced the 3rd National Plan for Agroecology and Organic Production (PLANAPO). This plan supports sustainable food systems by promoting healthy food production, environmental protection, and agroecological transitions through various programs and initiatives. 👩🌾 PLANAPO policies encourage climate adaptation, conservation, and sustainable development to improve Brazilians' quality of life. The Plan also focuses on empowering family farms, agrarian reform settlements, and traditional communities to secure food sovereignty for the population. 🌟 Key initiatives include: * Agroecological transition incentives: Financial support for farmers shifting to agroecological practices. * Research and innovation: Support research and technology development focused on advancing agroecology. * Public procurement: Integrating agroecological food into public programs. * Sustainability and environmental conservation: agricultural practices to protect biodiversity and natural resources. * Social inclusion: Promoting equity by involving women, youth, Indigenous people, and quilombolas. 📌 On the same day, Brazil launched the “Food on the Plate” (Planaab) plan, focusing on sustainable food supply, strengthening family farms, and supporting vulnerable communities. Additionally, an interministerial decree introduced the Arroz da Gente Program to boost rice production and stockpiling. Through this program, small and medium rice producers can sign option contracts with the government to support their production efforts. Sources: https://lnkd.in/d5pinDj3 https://lnkd.in/dama_nws

⚖🥩🫛 The CJEU recently issued its judgment regarding the French decree that aimed to restrict the use of meat-related terms for plant-based products. The court ruled that since France has not yet defined legal names for terms traditionally linked to animal-based foods, it cannot prevent plant-based product manufacturers from using those terms. This case, initially brought by organizations such as the European Vegetarian Union, Association Protéines France, and the U.S. company Beyond Meat, will now be referred back to the French Council of State (Conseil d’Etat) for a final ruling. While the ruling offers Member States a pathway to establish legal names, it also serves as a clear warning: bans on specific terms cannot be arbitrarily imposed without proper legal justification. This decision raises important questions: Will this lead to harmonization challenges across the EU? And are consumers able to clearly differentiate between plant-based and animal-based products?   For further info, see 👇 https://lnkd.in/dfFVJjMZ and https://lnkd.in/epAZUWUS   Check the full judgment here 👇 https://lnkd.in/dTtx7JEs #plantbased #plantbasedmeat #foodlaw #judgment #EU #CJEU

🚨 EU Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR) Postponed 📌 On October 2nd, the European Commission proposed delaying the EUDR by 12 months, moving its start date from December 31, 2024, to December 30, 2025, for large companies and June 30, 2025, for small and medium companies. 👩🌾 The EUDR, with a novel character, aims to prevent deforestation by requiring proof that commodities like soy, beef, palm oil, and coffee sold or exported from the EU are not linked to recently deforested land or forest degradation. 🖋️ This delay follows concerns about readiness from multiple global partners. The extra year is intended to ensure smooth and effective implementation. In addition to proposing to postpone, the Commission presented a guidance document for an effective and pragmatic implementation of the Regulation.  👩⚖️The proposal has yet to be approved by the European Parliament and Council. Find the Regulation here: https://lnkd.in/ds_czSHg   Read the European Commission’s press release here: https://lnkd.in/dywTvCTx

With the imminent conclusion of the first Von der Leyen Commission, it's an opportune moment to reflect on the legacy of the European #GreenDeal To begin this discussion, the first AgLaw seminar of the academic year focused on “The Effort Sharing Regulation and LULUCF Regulation – Bold Amendments Under Fit for 55?”. The seminar explored the Fit-for-55 package’s potential to align livestock GHG emissions mitigation with the broader 2030 and 2050 targets set by the Green Deal and the European Climate Law. Speakers Roberto Talenti and Valentina De Gregorio highlighted that, despite initial promising proposals for revised Effort Sharing and LULUCF regulations, a significant U-turn occurred during the approval of the final amended versions in 2023. Currently, targets for reducing livestock GHG emissions (responsible for over 80% of EU agricultural emissions) are spread across two separate regulatory frameworks. Most fall under the ESR, which sets relatively weak targets, includes flexible mechanisms, and allows for wide "inter-sectoral compensation." As a result, it’s unlikely to significantly reduce livestock emissions. Further insights on these developments can be found in the Roberto's article here: https://lnkd.in/djHtyACY #EU #Eulaw #EGD #Greendeal #Climate #Climatechange #agriculture #livestock #LULUCF #effortsharing

Join us next week for an in-depth discussion on European food systems and the transition towards sustainability! 📆: 10 October from 1-5 PM 🌐: English 📌: Online, click here to register: https://lnkd.in/dF-rrNWj In this event, we will explore with Enrico Mezzacapo and Andrea Saba the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy, starting with analyzing the gaps in the Farm-to-Fork Strategy and moving towards the emerging EU Agriculture Strategic Dialogue with Roberto Talenti. We’ll dive into the progress and failures of the Farm-to-Fork and examine what the future holds as we navigate beyond these dialogues. Additionally, we will explore alternative approaches that support the transition to #sustainable #foodsystems. As part of this discussion, we are excited to present the new book by Antonio Manzoni, focusing on the commons approach in the EU. Lastly, we will examine two concrete case studies on the application of the Commons Approach in the Alpine region with Giacomo Pagot and the Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS) in Brazil with Felipe Jabali Marques. We look forward to seeing you there and engaging in a fruitful and insightful exchange!

Join us next week for an in-depth discussion on European food systems and the transition towards sustainability! 📆: 10 October from 1-5 PM 🌐: English 📌: Online, click here to register: https://lnkd.in/dF-rrNWj In this event, we will explore with Enrico Mezzacapo and Andrea Saba the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy, starting with analyzing the gaps in the Farm-to-Fork Strategy and moving towards the emerging EU Agriculture Strategic Dialogue with Roberto Talenti. We’ll dive into the progress and failures of the Farm-to-Fork and examine what the future holds as we navigate beyond these dialogues. Additionally, we will explore alternative approaches that support the transition to #sustainable #foodsystems. As part of this discussion, we are excited to present the new book by Antonio Manzoni, focusing on the commons approach in the EU. Lastly, we will examine two concrete case studies on the application of the Commons Approach in the Alpine region with Giacomo Pagot and the Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS) in Brazil with Felipe Jabali Marques. We look forward to seeing you there and engaging in a fruitful and insightful exchange!

🚨📘 New Publication Announcement! 📘🚨 We are glad to announce the release of the latest book by our researcher Antonio Manzoni, titled: "The Food Commons Approach in the EU Agri-food Law. Reframing the Common Agricultural Policy for More Ecological Food Systems in Europe" 🌱 This work provides a comprehensive analysis of the #foodcommons approach and its potential to transform the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). As the debates around #CAP intensify with the ambitious goals of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the European Green Deal, the author highlights the urgent need to rethink our food systems and implement bold reforms in EU agri-food law and policymaking. 🎯 Key themes explored in the book include: 👉 Moving beyond the commodification of food to embrace ecology, social inclusion, collective governance, and resilience. 👉 Reframing food systems with a focus on sustainability and justice, aligning with the evolving socio-political movement of the food commons. 👉 Offering a fresh theoretical framework that appeals not only to researchers but also to policymakers, practitioners, NGOs, and food sovereignty movements worldwide. You can find all the details and order the book here https://lnkd.in/dks8yq8Y #CAP #GreenDeal #agriculturallaw #sustainablefoodsystems #food #sustainability #farming #alternativefoodsystems #commons #agroecology Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna

🚨📘 New Publication Announcement! 📘🚨 We are glad to announce the release of the latest book by our researcher Antonio Manzoni, titled: "The Food Commons Approach in the EU Agri-food Law. Reframing the Common Agricultural Policy for More Ecological Food Systems in Europe" 🌱 This work provides a comprehensive analysis of the #foodcommons approach and its potential to transform the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). As the debates around #CAP intensify with the ambitious goals of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the European Green Deal, the author highlights the urgent need to rethink our food systems and implement bold reforms in EU agri-food law and policymaking. 🎯 Key themes explored in the book include: 👉 Moving beyond the commodification of food to embrace ecology, social inclusion, collective governance, and resilience. 👉 Reframing food systems with a focus on sustainability and justice, aligning with the evolving socio-political movement of the food commons. 👉 Offering a fresh theoretical framework that appeals not only to researchers but also to policymakers, practitioners, NGOs, and food sovereignty movements worldwide. You can find all the details and order the book here https://lnkd.in/dks8yq8Y #CAP #GreenDeal #agriculturallaw #sustainablefoodsystems #food #sustainability #farming #alternativefoodsystems #commons #agroecology Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna

We're proud to announce that our PhD Candidate Giulia Corsini was a featured speaker at the NY Climate Week Conference - Sustaining Our Future: Integrating Food Systems with Nature for Climate Resilience. She delivered an insightful presentation on the latest developments in urban food policies, shedding light on gaps and challenges faced within the European policy-legal framework to tackle sustainability challenges in our cities. #ClimateWeekNYC #UrbanFoodPolicies #Sustainability #FoodSecurity #ClimateAction #FutureOfFood