11/06/2020
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In light of the two newly adopted strategies of the European Commission on Biodiversity and Sustainable Food, we have put together some relevant infographics that illustrate the aim of these strategies.
La sostenibilidad alimentaria
La alimentación ocupa un lugar central en nuestras vidas y forma parte integrante de la cultura europea. Sin embargo, los alimentos que consumimos, la forma en que los producimos y las cantidades despilfarradas tienen importantes repercusiones en la salud humana, los recursos naturales y la sociedad en su conjunto:
- Los ciudadanos —y los niños en particular— padecen cada vez más sobrepeso y obesidad debido a dietas poco saludables.
- Los agricultores y los trabajadores no obtienen un precio justo por sus productos.
- Un tercio de los alimentos se pierden o se desperdician a lo largo de la cadena alimentaria.
- El medio ambiente está pagando la factura con las graves repercusiones de la producción y el consumo de alimentos sobre el cambio climático, la pérdida de biodiversidad, la contaminación del aire y del agua, la degradación del suelo, etc.
La crisis de la COVID-19 es una llamada de atención para el cambio. Ha demostrado que la llegada de alimentos «de la granja a la mesa» no es un hecho que pueda darse por sentado y ha puesto de manifiesto la interconexión de agentes y actividades en todo el sistema alimentario. Se necesitan más que nunca cadenas de suministro justas, eficientes con los recursos, inclusivas y sostenibles en todo el sector agrícola y alimentario para que los ciudadanos, los agricultores, los trabajadores y las empresas se beneficien por igual.
El CESE lleva años liderando la defensa de una política alimentaria sostenible e integral. Este enfoque integrado y sistémico es esencial para hacer frente a los retos múltiples e interconectados que afectan a los sistemas alimentarios; para lograr la sostenibilidad económica, medioambiental y sociocultural; para garantizar la integración y la coherencia en todos los ámbitos políticos (como la agricultura, el medio ambiente, la salud, la educación, el comercio, la economía, la tecnología, etc.); así como para promover la cooperación en todos los niveles de gobernanza.
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13/01/2020
The problem is not what people ate at Christmas, it is about what they will eat the rest of the year
NewsThe EESC suggests increasing focus on sustainable, healthy diets for 2020
The Christmas festivities are over, and now it is time for many Europeans to rethink their diets and beware of obesity. The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) takes the beginning of a new year and decade as an opportunity to remind us that obesity is the cause of many diseases, and affirms its support for EU initiatives that accelerate a shift towards healthier, more sustainable diets for citizens.
12/09/2019
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How to link sustainable food procurement with strategic policies or climate change actions? How to overcome public procurement issues related to purchasing "local & regional food"? If 1€ invested in sustainable school meals brings up to 6€ in social return in investment imagine the impact of sustainable school meals all across Europe! ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability in partnership with the Committee of the Regions and the Organic Cities Network Europe invite you to the 30th edition of Breakfast at Sustainability.
23/05/2019
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EESC puts forward proposal to increase their contributions. The bioeconomy is a crucial factor in fighting climate change, responding to the growing food demand and boosting rural areas. In its opinion on the Updating of the Bioeconomy Strategy, adopted at its plenary session of 15 May, the EESC calls for better support for SMEs in the form of advice and access to finance
25/02/2019
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Food is at the centre of our lives and an integral part of the European culture. Food also plays a crucial role in our economy: it is the Union’s biggest manufacturing sector in terms of employment and contribution to GDP. Also, the food we eat, the ways we produce it and the amounts wasted have major impacts on human health, on natural resources and on society as a whole.
18/02/2022
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6/2022Today, as a true pan-European collaborative venture, the European Commission, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), COPA-COGECA and IFOAM Organics Europe are together launching the first ever EU organic awards. These awards will recognise excellence along the organic value chain, rewarding the best and most innovative actors in organic production in the EU. Applications will be open from 25 March until 8 June 2022.
23/09/2021
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38/2021Ahora que Europa retoma lentamente su senda tras la crisis de la COVID-19, es hora de pasar de las palabras a los hechos y aplicar la Estrategia «De la Granja a la Mesa». El Comité Económico y Social Europeo (CESE) aboga firmemente por apoyar la transformación de los sistemas alimentarios europeos para que sean más sostenibles desde el punto de vista medioambiental, económico y social, y señala que los consumidores tienen un papel clave que desempeñar en este contexto.
Event
On Thursday, 23 March 2023, the NAT Section is organising a public expert event "What next for European action on childhood obesity?" to feed into the exploratory opinion requested by the upcoming Spanish Presidency to the Council of the European Union.
23/03/2023
Event
With Commissioner Wojciechowski on Food security and sustainable food systems
Following the success of the previous Youth Climate and Sustainability Round Tables, the EESC, in cooperation with the European Youth Forum and Generation Climate Europe, will host the third EU Youth Round Table on Wednesday 30 November, between 14:30 and 16:00 CET.
30/11/2022
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The role of civil society
This thematic debate aims to discuss the impacts of the war on food security worldwide, with a focus on some specific world regions; further actions that will be needed to ensure food security while fostering resilient and sustainable food systems and the role civil society can play in ensuring food security both in Europe and beyond.
31/05/2022
