IFOAM Organics Europe’s Post

#PressRelease | Today, our President Jan Plagge took part in a panel on "Resilient and innovation-driven EU food system" at COMAGRI's public hearing on #StrategicDialogue on the future of EU agriculture. The Strategic Dialogue’s recommendations are an opportunity for all farmers; they make it clear that environmental sustainability must go hand in hand with fair incomes. The dialogue offers clear pathways for all farmers to transition to sustainable systems in a way that improves livelihoods, provides a real simplification while preventing greenwashing. The Strategic Dialogue recognises organic as prime example of food production system that reconciles nature protection and farmers’ income. It is the only legally defined and regulated sustainable production system in the EU and should be upscaled. We call on the European Commission and the Parliament to build on this unprecedented consensus among all agrifood stakeholders to shape a clear vision of the future for the agriculture sector. Read our PR 👉 https://ow.ly/qVEe50TKYlK

Serbia had over 500 #OrganicProcessors in 2022. Browse our updated interactive map for more statistics on #OrganicProduction & #OrganicRetail in Europe 🧐👉 http://ow.ly/S5I250EiJFa #OrganicInEurope Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL FiBL Statistics

Demand for high environmental & social standards in textiles is rising. >80% of EU citizens want stricter rules in textile production and wish for info on environmental impact and labour conditions of their clothing. But greenwashing is around the corner: 60% of green claims in the textile industry are exaggerated, false, or deceptive. Organic textiles' credibility must be protected just like any other organic products! IFOAM Organics Europe advocates for truly sustainable textiles and against harmful greenwashing. Read our position paper 📰 https://ow.ly/PkBO50TMuO7 #OrganicTextiles #greenwashing #OrganicsEurope Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Soil Association Organic Cotton Accelerator NICE Fashion International Wool Textile Organisation Make The Label Count

🚨 Registrations now open! 📅 19 November 2024, webinar: Unlocking the Organic Farm Knowledge Platform🌱 💡 Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity! Join us for an exclusive dive into the Organic Farm Knowledge Platform – the ultimate resource for transforming organic farming practices. Whether you're a seasoned farmer, an advisor, a researcher, or simply passionate about organic agriculture, this webinar is your gateway to cutting-edge insights and sustainable solutions.🌾 📝 Register now and be part of the movement shaping the future of organic food and farming! 🔗 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dZSH3mKw #GrowOrganic #OrganicFuture #AgricultureKnowledge

👕🩳👙Did you know that most clothes are made from petroleum-based materials? Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methods like Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) don't fully capture the environmental impact of the garment's whole life cycle, nor microplastic release and landfill, painting an unjust picture for organic textiles. Organic textiles and natural fibers offer many climate and environmental benefits. Environmental assessment methods must take these into account when comparing organic wool 🐑 or cotton 🌱 to fossil fuel ⛽️ oil-based polyester. Learn more in our infographic 🤓 https://ow.ly/SmoL50TMttp #PEF #LCA #OrganicTextiles Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Soil Association Organic Cotton Accelerator NICE Fashion International Wool Textile Organisation Make The Label Count

The organic movement's vision for a #CAP fit for the future supports the #StrategicDialogue's view that a transition to sustainable agri-food systems is necessary and should work fairly for farmers, nature & society. Read more in our position paper 👉 https://lnkd.in/eB_VwxGr #FutureOfCAP

Today, on #WorldFoodDay, the FAO is calling for "a greater diversity of nutritious foods" on our fields, our markets, and our tables - "for the benefit of all". Everyone should have the right to adequate food. So, how can this be achieved? With more than 90 million students going #BackToSchool and university each autumn, food provided in #PublicCanteens, such as schools and universities, can make an important contribution to fulfilling the basic #RightToFood. This #WorldFoodDay, join us and raise awareness by signing #SchoolFood4Change's petition calling for #FoodEducation and healthy #SchoolMeals in every school 🧐👉 https://ow.ly/wRfm50TMroA #SmallPlateBigImpact