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Library
Official letters
![The EU must make pesticide reduction a reality](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/JointLetter-420x540.png)
The EU must make pesticide reduction a reality
We, the undersigned 125 organisations, condemn the failure of the European Parliament, Council and Commission to deliver on a crucial…
![Ending the use of cages in animal farming](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/04/end_cage_age-420x540.jpg)
Ending the use of cages in animal farming
Ending the use of cages in animal farming. “End the cage age” ECI received 1.4 million verified signatures from every…
![On labelling of origin](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/FoodPolicy-2-420x540.png)
12/11/2009
Food policy
On labelling of origin
![On nutrition labeling](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/FoodPolicy-2-420x540.png)
12/11/2008
Food policy
On nutrition labeling
Organic infographics and videos
Factsheets and manuals
![Organic: Safeguarding climate and nature](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/04/Climate-change-420x540.png)
01/03/2024
Climate change
Organic: Safeguarding climate and nature
Climate change and its consequences threaten agricultural systems and our food production. Farmers are already facing big challenges as a…
Leaflets
![Plant health care in organic farming - The role of natural substances in a biodiversity-based system approach](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/12/plant_health_care_leaflet-420x540.jpg)
Plant health care in organic farming - The role of natural substances in a biodiversity-based system approach
One of organic agriculture’s defining traits is its approach towards plant health care, relying mainly on preventive and indirect measures…
Reports and studies
![Towards a just transition of food systems - Challenges and policy levers for France](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/05/IDDRI_study_202103-420x540.jpg)
Towards a just transition of food systems - Challenges and policy levers for France
IDDRI “Towards a just transition of food systems – Challenges & policy levers for France”. Aubert, Gardin (IDDRI) & Alliot…
![Sustainable Public Procurement of food: A goal within reach](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/03/FPC_SPP_recommendations-420x540.png)
14/05/2021
Food policy
Sustainable Public Procurement of food: A goal within reach
The aim of this paper is to provide five key arguments in favour of sustainable healthy food procurement to address…
![Organic Agriculture and the Sustainable Development Goals – Part of the Solution](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/EOSTA-SDG-Organic-420x540.jpg)
Organic Agriculture and the Sustainable Development Goals – Part of the Solution
Institute: EOSTA and Nature & More – Author: Simon de Schaetzen
![Climate Change and Land - An IPCC special report on climate change, desertification, land degradation, sustainable land management, food security, and greenhouse gas fluxes in terrestrial ecosystems](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/IPCC-climate-change-and-land-420x540.jpg)
Climate Change and Land - An IPCC special report on climate change, desertification, land degradation, sustainable land management, food security, and greenhouse gas fluxes in terrestrial ecosystems
Institute: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) – Authors: 107 experts from 52 countries
Press releases
![Welcome back, Ms von der Leyen. EU organic looks forward to continue transforming our rural areas & food systems](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/11/pressrelease-1-420x540.png)
Welcome back, Ms von der Leyen. EU organic looks forward to continue transforming our rural areas & food systems
Re-election Ms von der Leyen as President of the EU Commission took place today, 18 July 2024, with 401 votes…
![Parliament's vote on Green Claims Directive: IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes efforts to curb greenwashing and the acknowledgement of specific environmental assessment needs for agri-food](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/10/comm_website_THUMBNAILS_sustainability_labelling-420x540.jpg)
Parliament's vote on Green Claims Directive: IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes efforts to curb greenwashing and the acknowledgement of specific environmental assessment needs for agri-food
BRUSSELS, 12 MARCH 2024 – IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes today’s plenary vote on the directive on green claims. This directive…
![Green claims: organic movement applauds renewed recognition of PEF's shortcomings for agrifood](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/01/Sustainable-labelling_Small-420x540.jpg)
Green claims: organic movement applauds renewed recognition of PEF's shortcomings for agrifood
BRUSSELS, 14 FEBRUARY 2024 – IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes today’s vote on green claims as it underscores the limitations of…
![Green Claims: Organics Europe highlights Product Environmental Footprint method's shortcomings for agri-food](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/10/comm_website_THUMBNAILS_sustainability_labelling-420x540.jpg)
Green Claims: Organics Europe highlights Product Environmental Footprint method's shortcomings for agri-food
BRUSSELS, 23 JANUARY 2024 – As compromise amendment negotiations on the Green Claims Directive proposal are taking place within the…
![New report highlights benefits of organic farming for biodiversity](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/CAP-2-420x540.png)
New report highlights benefits of organic farming for biodiversity
A new report by IFOAM Organics Europe highlights the contribution of organic farming to protecting Europe’s biodiversity. The report recommends…
Position papers