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La viande cultivée (CM) suscite l'intérêt du monde entier, y compris des multinationales de l'alimentation, en tant que technologie innovante permettant de produire de la viande sans élever d'animaux. Cette façon totalement différente d'obtenir des protéines animales est perçue comme une perturbation du système existant. La présente étude fait le point sur l'état de la recherche concernant l'impact potentiel du développement de la CM sur les aspects environnementaux, sociaux et économiques de la durabilité.
is pleased with the Commission's commitment to allot financial and human resources from EU funds to address wildlife trafficking;
highlights the significance of implementing effective and discouraging measures against wildlife trafficking, suggesting that the current level of sanctions proposed by the Council under the Environmental Crime Directive is insufficient and must be increased;
recommends the establishment of consistent structures in all Member States;