Climate and Climate Change
Topic

Climate and Climate Change

Carbon sequestration, reducing emissions and promoting sustainable practices in agriculture, forestry and rural areas can mitigate and help adapt to climate change.

Latest news

Participants engaged in group discussion during an outdoor EU CAP Network workshop session, seated around a table near a lakeside landscape
23 Jun 2026

Networking, the CAP, and the future: insights from our recent Thematic Groups

Discover key insights from our latest TGs on sustainable and competitive livestock systems, farm diversification, and a Just Transition in the agri-food sector.

  • CAP Implementation
Four colored cards display agricultural data against a lush countryside backdrop. Keywords: policy recommendations, use case insights, policy tools, CSA tool suite
18 Jun 2026

Supporting the transition to Climate-Smart Agriculture with the EU-funded BEATLES project

BEATLES shows how behavioural insights can support Climate-Smart Agriculture through practical tools, policy recommendations and a dedicated online Tool Suite.

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Plants growing
03 Jun 2026

Ad-hoc national expert group meeting 2026

The online ad-hoc expert group meeting on 9 June 2026 will contribute to the preparatory work of three new Focus Groups. A call for national experts is open until 3 June 2026.

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI

Upcoming events

Focus group

Focus Group 'Integrated approaches to forest wildfire prevention' - 1st meeting

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Calendar

Latest publications

EU CAP Network cross-visit 'Production of protein crops under climate change'
Event Reports |

EU CAP Network cross-visit 'Production of protein crops under climate change'

This report shares successful practices, opportunities, and tools identified during the EU CAP Network 'Production of protein crops under climate change' cross-visit.

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Evaluation of investment support for energy and climate in Sweden’s 2014-2020 RDP
Member State Evaluation |

Evaluation of investment support for energy and climate in Sweden’s 2014-2020 RDP

This evaluation of Sweden’s 2014-2020 Rural Development Programme (RDP) assesses investment support for energy and climate, showing improved energy efficiency, increased renewable energy production, and mixed results in emissions reduction.

  • Evaluation
Evaluation of ‘Investments in agricultural holdings in renewable energy sources (RES) and energy efficiency improvements’, Poland 2023-2027 CSP
Member State Evaluation |

Evaluation of ‘Investments in agricultural holdings in renewable energy sources (RES) and energy efficiency improvements’, Poland 2023-2027 CSP

This evaluation of Poland’s 2023-2027 CAP Strategic Plan (CSP) analyses intervention I.10.2 (supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency investments). Among applicants, solar installations accounted for most applications, while administrative and technical barriers constrained participation.

  • Evaluation

Latest projects

EIP-AGRI Operational Group | Completed

Effective farm monitoring of the environment and animal

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
EIP-AGRI Operational Group | Completed

Developing of mechanical protection means for young forest stands from sheep woll

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
EIP-AGRI Operational Group | Completed

Potential use of legumes in production of dairy products alternatives

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI

Latest good practice

Anna Länsisalmi-Keisala with ther cows
Project | 15 Jul 2026

Maalaisjärki Farm: Bold Investments by Young Farmers

  • CAP Implementation
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Logo ZOPOS
Project | 08 Jul 2026

ZOPOS a.s. – Modernisation investments in cattle breeding

  • CAP Implementation