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Revision of the Sustainable Use of Pesticides Directive (SUD)

Adopted on 14/12/2022
Reference: 
NAT/862-EESC-2022
Referral: 
COM(2022) 305 final 2022/0196 CODCOM(2022) 305 final 2022/0196 COD
Rapporteur: 
José Manuel ROCHE RAMO (Spain)
Co-rapporteur: 
Arnold PUECH d'ALISSAC (Employers - GR I/France)
Plenary session: 
574 -
Dec 14, 2022 Dec 15, 2022

The revision of the SUD aims to address the key problem of the limited effectiveness of the SUD in reducing pesticide use and potential risks to human health and the environment across Member States.

EESC opinion: Revision of the Sustainable Use of Pesticides Directive (SUD)

Towards a sustainable plant protein and plant oil strategy for the EU

Adopted on 26/10/2022
Reference: 
NAT/856-EESC-2022
Rapporteur: 
Lutz RIBBE (Germany)
Plenary session: 
573 -
Oct 26, 2022 Oct 27, 2022

The aim of this own-initiative opinion is to develop a strategy to achieve a sustainable plant protein and plant oil open autonomy in the EU by analysing the potential of EU-grown plants. It will also discuss the potential of pure plant oil as a sustainable source for running heavy tractors and other agriculture and forestry machines in a sustainable energy system.

EESC opinion: Towards a sustainable plant protein and plant oil strategy for the EU

Conversion to a Farm Sustainability Data Network (FSDN)

Adopted on 26/10/2022
Reference: 
NAT/870-EESC-2022
Referral: 
COM(2022) 296 final 2022/0192 CODCOM(2022) 296 final 2022/0192 COD
Rapporteur: 
Florian MARIN (Workers - GR II / Romania)
Plenary session: 
573 -
Oct 26, 2022 Oct 27, 2022

On June 22 2022, the Commission published its proposal for a Regulation for the conversion of the Farm Accountancy Data Network into a Farm Sustainability Data Network.

EESC opinion: Conversion to a Farm Sustainability Data Network (FSDN)

New EU Soil Strategy

Adopted on 23/03/2022
Reference: 
NAT/838-EESC-2021
Referral: 
COM(2021) 699 final
Rapporteur: 
Arnaud SCHWARTZ (France)
Plenary session: 
568 -
Mar 23, 2022 Mar 24, 2022

The update of the 2006 Soil Thematic Strategy was announced in the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030. The aim of the new EU Soil Strategy will be to address soil- and land-related issues in a comprehensive way and to help achieve land degradation neutrality by 2030, one of the key targets of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

EESC opinion: New EU Soil Strategy

Minimising the risk of deforestation and forest degradation associated with products placed on the EU market

Adopted on 23/02/2022
Reference: 
NAT/832-EESC-2021
Referral: 
COM(2021) 706 final 2021/0366 CODCOM(2021) 706 final 2021/0366 COD
Rapporteur: 
Arnold PUECH d'ALISSAC (Employers - GR I / France)
Co-rapporteur: 
Florian MARIN (Workers - GR II/Romania)
Plenary session: 
567 -
Feb 23, 2022 Feb 24, 2022

EESC opinion: Minimising the risk of deforestation and forest degradation associated with products placed on the EU market

Zero Pollution Action Plan for air, water and soil

Adopted on 20/10/2021
Reference: 
NAT/830-EESC-2021-EESC-2021-02629-00-00
Referral: 
COM(2021) 400 final COM(2021) 400 final
Rapporteur: 
Maria NIKOLOPOULOU (Workers - GR II / Spain)

The European Green Deal announced that to protect Europe’s citizens and ecosystems, the EU needs to move towards a zero pollution ambition, and better prevent and remedy pollution from air, water, soil, and consumer products.

EESC opinion: Zero Pollution Action Plan for air, water and soil

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