Briefings
How the EU Common Agricultural Policy impacts on knowledge exchange and advisory activities
Factsheet: How does EU’s Common Agricultural Policy impact on knowledge exchange and advisory activities
“If biodiversity is to be restored in Europe and opportunities are to be created for crop production utilizing biodiversity-based ecosystem services such as biological pest control, there must be a Europe-wide shift towards farming with minimum use of pesticides over large areas”
(Geiger, F. et al. 2010)
European Commission’s Fitness Check roadmap on Endocrine Disruptors - PAN Europe’s contribution
European Commission’s Fitness Check roadmap on Endocrine Disruptors[1] - PAN Europe’s contribution
Background
Position on CAP Reform for the Incoming AGRI Committee
Joint Position by PAN Europe, Arche Noah, and BeeLife on CAP Reform for the Incoming AGRI Committee
Read here
Chlorpyrifos residues in fruits
Chlorpyrifos residues in fruits
The case for a Europe-wide ban to protect consumers
Chlorpyrifos is one of the most widely used pesticides in Europe. Exposure to this pesticide, even in small doses, can harm children’s brain development and function of their hormonal system.
Inspiration Paper: Green Architecture of the CAP
INSPIRATION NOTE: TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE EU’S COMMON AGRICULTURAL POLICY
How Member States should use the new strategic plans to seriously reduce dependency on pesticides
Voting Recommendations for the EP’s Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) on the CAP Strategic Plans’ Proposal ( 28 March 2019)
PAN Europe and PAN Germany position concerning the current review of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and its Daughter Directives
Against the backdrop of several shortcomings in the implementation and application of the WFD, PAN Europe and PAN Germany urge Member States as well as the European Commission to put in place a more consistent approach to fulfil the legal requirements for the protection of our aquatic ecosystems. At this stage, there is no need to revise the WFD, but there is an urgent need to better implement its provisions. The collapse of biodiversity is taking place at a worrying pace and strong measures need to be taken to protect European waters.
PAN position on the EC proposal for the establishment of 'Harmonised Risk Indicators' on pesticides
Monitoring EU SUD compliance: PAN’s suggestions for better future auditing and implementation
Monitoring EU SUD compliance in Sweden, Denmark, Poland, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands:
PAN’s suggestions for better future auditing and implementation
In 2017, the European Commission, the Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety, and Directorate F for Health and Food Audit Analyses (HFAA), undertook six fact-finding missions to evaluate the implementation of the EU Directive on the Sustainable Use of Pesticides (SUD).
Position Paper on CAP after 2020
PAN Europe's position on the proposal for a New Delivery Model for the CAP after 2020
This position paper responds to the legislative proposals on the CAP strategic plans released by the European Commission on 1st June 2018, with a focus on pesticide use, while also proposing fundamental improvements in the CAP to encourage the much-needed agro-ecological transition.
Read further here>>