Support for simple programmes - Sustainability of Union agriculture (Topic 3)

Topic description

Scope:

Actions should highlight the sustainability of Union Agriculture, stressing its beneficial role for climate action and the environment. Actions should address how the product(s) promoted and its/their production method(s) contribute to:
(a) climate change mitigation (e.g. reduction in greenhouse gas emissions) and/or adaptation (e.g. water savings, climate-resistant crops and crop varieties) and
(b) at least one of the following:
(i) biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of natural resources (e.g. wildlife, landscape, genetic resources);
(ii) sustainable water management (e.g. water use efficiency, reduction of nutrients or pesticides load);
(iii) sustainable soil management (e.g. erosion control; nutrient balance; prevention of acidification, salinization, reduction of pesticides);
(iv) sustainable, carbon-efficient methods of livestock production.
v) reduction of use of antimicrobials
(vi) reduction of food loss and food waste
(vii) sustainable consumption
(viii) animal welfare