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Library
Official letters
![Nature restoration cannot be postponed](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/03/comm_website_THUMBNAILS-420x540.png)
10/07/2023
Biodiversity
Nature restoration cannot be postponed
Dear Members of the European Parliament, During the plenary votes of 12 July you will decide on the fate of…
![An ambitious Nature Restoration Law is needed for resilient and productive farming systems](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/03/comm_website_THUMBNAILS-420x540.png)
12/06/2023
Biodiversity
An ambitious Nature Restoration Law is needed for resilient and productive farming systems
Dear Members and Substitute Members of the Environment Committee, On Thursday 15 June you are invited to vote on the…
![Re: EP resolution on food security](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/03/comm_website_THUMBNAILS-420x540.png)
Re: EP resolution on food security
The war against Ukraine raises legitimate concerns over price increases and availability of certain agriculture inputs, namely cereals for animal…
Organic infographics and videos
Factsheets and manuals
![Climate-friendly practices on your farm - A practical manual](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Solmacc-2-420x540.png)
Climate-friendly practices on your farm - A practical manual
Extreme temperatures and weather events during the last springs and summers have left no doubt about the relevance of climate…
![SOLMACC – Policy recommendations](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/SOLMACC-policy-recommendations-420x540.jpg)
SOLMACC – Policy recommendations
Institute: Ekologiska Landbrukarna, FiBL , Bioland, AIAb and IFOAM EU
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…
![LIVESEED - Boosting organic seed and plant breeding across Europe](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Schermata-2020-06-18-alle-20.20.02-420x540.png)
LIVESEED - Boosting organic seed and plant breeding across Europe
Seeds are the foundation of farming. Therefore, organic production should start with organic seed. Applying organic seed is mandatory according…
SOLMACC - Advocacy leaflet
Institute: Ekologiska Landbrukarna, FiBL , Bioland, AIAb and IFOAM EU
![SOLMACC – Viable climate-friendly farming – Socio-economic strategies](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/SOLMACC-brochure-420x540.jpg)
SOLMACC – Viable climate-friendly farming – Socio-economic strategies
Institute: Ekologiska Landbrukarna, FiBL , Bioland, AIAb and IFOAM EU – Authors: Sigrid Griese (Bioland), Lin Bautze (FiBL), Ann-Kathrin Trappenberg (IFOAM EU), Stephen Meredith (IFOAM EU), Eric Gall (IFOAM EU) and…
Reports and studies
![Organic agriculture and its benefits for climate and biodiversity](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/04/paper-organic-benefits-for-climate-and-biodiversity-420x540.png)
Organic agriculture and its benefits for climate and biodiversity
Changing the way we produce food can make a big difference in mitigating climate change, can help farmers to adapt…
![The European Innovation Partnership: Opportunities for innovation in organic farming and agroecology](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/02/Capture-décran-2021-02-18-à-14.24.56-420x540.jpg)
18/01/2014
R&I policy
The European Innovation Partnership: Opportunities for innovation in organic farming and agroecology
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Press releases
![ECOSCORE: organic farming organisations reach an agreement ending legal procedures with ADEME, YUKA and its partners [English + French press release]](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/10/comm_website_THUMBNAILS_sustainability_labelling-420x540.jpg)
04/06/2024
Labelling
ECOSCORE: organic farming organisations reach an agreement ending legal procedures with ADEME, YUKA and its partners [English + French press release]
ECOSCORE: organic farming organisations reach an agreement ending legal procedures with ADEME, YUKA and its partners BRUSSELS, PARIS, 4 JUNE…
![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…
![Six-fold increase in organic seeds needed in the next ten years in Europe - 2nd European Organic Seed Policy Conference shows pathways to make organic seeds a reality](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/08/LIVESEEDING-420x540.jpg)
Six-fold increase in organic seeds needed in the next ten years in Europe - 2nd European Organic Seed Policy Conference shows pathways to make organic seeds a reality
The Spanish Presidency of the European Union put a spotlight on rural areas and agricultural resilience during a High-level Rural…
![Organic and agroecological farming are the best guarantee for long-term food security](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/TPO-420x540.png)
Organic and agroecological farming are the best guarantee for long-term food security
Brussels, 5 September 2023 – At today’s high-level expert webinar “Safeguarding long-term food security“, TP Organics, the European Technology Platform…
![EU Organic Awards - Get to know this year's finalists](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/09/comm_website_THUMBNAILS-15-420x540.jpg)
18/07/2023
EU Organic Day
EU Organic Awards - Get to know this year's finalists
BRUSSELS, 18 JULY 2023 – Today, the finalists for the annual EU organic awards have been announced. 24 are shortlisted…
![Nature restoration law adoption gives hope for food & farming systems](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/11/pressrelease-420x540.png)
12/07/2023
Biodiversity
Nature restoration law adoption gives hope for food & farming systems
BRUSSELS, 12 JULY 2023 – IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes the adoption of the Nature Restoration Law by MEPs today. Jan…
![EU organic movement warns against greenwashing](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/10/comm_website_THUMBNAILS_sustainability_labelling-420x540.jpg)
EU organic movement warns against greenwashing
BRUSSELS, 13 FEBRUARY 2023 – IFOAM Organics Europe warns against the misuse of claims, labels, or communication initiatives about food…