Environment
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Environment

To preserve our environment and quality of life, we need to protect biodiverse ecosystems, reduce emissions, and move towards a resource-efficient and competitive circular economy.

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A group of local stakeholders working on a LEADER water management project in Romania
27 May 2026

How LAGs support climate objectives

As European regions look for ways to adapt to climate change, LAGs are proving to be architects of climate resilience for rural communities.

  • CAP Implementation
Hand watering young plant in garden with sunrise
20 May 2026

Water challenges, CAP solutions

A recap of our recent thematic work on how to use the CAP to improve water resilience in rural areas and promote more systemic, transformative changes in water and land management.

  • CAP Implementation
Researcher taking a soil sample for a soil test in a field
20 May 2026

Measuring CAP potential contribution to soil health: lessons from a capacity building event

A webinar offered Member States training on the methodology to estimate the soil protection potential of CAP Strategic Plans.

  • Evaluation

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Evaluation of investment support for water quality in Sweden’s 2014-2020 RDP
Member State Evaluation |

Evaluation of investment support for water quality in Sweden’s 2014-2020 RDP

This evaluation assesses the estimated effects of investment support within the Swedish 2014-2020 Rural Development Programme (RDP) on water quality, particularly on preventing eutrophication

  • 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
Assessment of RDP sub-measure 8.3 'prevention of damage by forest fires' on climate change in the Balearic Islands
Member State Evaluation |

Assessment of RDP sub-measure 8.3 'prevention of damage by forest fires' on climate change in the Balearic Islands

This thematic evaluation is part of the work to evaluate the impact of the 2014-2020 Rural Development Programme of the Balearic Islands (Spain) on climate change, with a focus on the prevention of damage to forests caused by forest fires, natural disasters and catastrophes.

  • Evaluation

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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Project | 08 Jul 2026

Aldeias Sem Fronteiras - Villages Without Borders

  • CAP Implementation