European Economic
and Social Committee
Regenerative agriculture as a target towards sustainable agriculture and food production, supporting climate and biodiversity objectives
TITLE: Regenerative agriculture as a target towards sustainable agriculture and food production, supporting climate and biodiversity objectives (NAT/948)
SECTION: Agriculture, Rural Development and the Environment (NAT)
Date of the section meeting: 03-06-2025
Rapporter: Stoyan TCHOUKANOV (BG-III)
Opinion type: Own Initiative
Context:
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) recognises regenerative agriculture as a crucial approach to sustainable food production. By enhancing climate resilience, soil health, and biodiversity, these practices align with EU environmental goals while also improving farmers' incomes and agricultural productivity. This opinion contributes to advancing sustainable agriculture policies that reflect both ecological and socio-economic priorities.
Key Points:
- Boosting sustainable farming: The EESC believes regenerative agriculture helps make food production more sustainable, while supporting climate goals, soil health, and biodiversity. It also helps farmers boost income and adapt to extreme weather.
- Support for regenerative practices: The EESC welcomes the growing number of EU farmers using regenerative methods and urges the EU to better support and promote them through updated policies and regulations.
- Clear, results-based definition: The EESC calls for a shared understanding of what ‘regenerative agriculture’ means, based on clear results that can be measured and verified—rather than a fixed list of practices.
Contacts:
Press Officer: Katerina Serifi
Tel.: +32 2 546 9175
Email: aikaterini.serifi@eesc.europa.eu
Policy Officer: Martine Delanoy
Tel.: +32 2 546 9802