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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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Annual evaluation report (2023) for Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Member State Evaluation |

Annual evaluation report (2023) for Emilia-Romagna, Italy

This 2023 annual evaluation report assesses the Emilia-Romagna (Italy) 2014-2022 Rural Development Programme (RDP). The technical documentation in the report indicates potential water savings averaging 25% of project volumes from irrigation investments. Self-reported feedback from beneficiaries suggests that preventive measures helped limit damage during the May 2023 floods for some exposed beneficiaries.

  • Evaluation
Pyrenean extensive livestock farming in Navarre, Spain (2014-2022 RDP)
Member State Evaluation |

Pyrenean extensive livestock farming in Navarre, Spain (2014-2022 RDP)

This 2021 final report characterises the Pyrenean extensive livestock high nature value farming system in Navarre, linking plot and farm practices to natural value and proposing indicators for future monitoring.

  • Evaluation
Funding possibilities for pesticide reduction in viticulture, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)
Member State Evaluation |

Funding possibilities for pesticide reduction in viticulture, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

This study explores options to reduce the use of chemical-synthetic plant protection products in viticulture in Baden‑Württemberg (Germany), based on a structured survey of vine protection consultants and an assessment of funding‑supported measures.

  • Evaluation

Latest good practice

Amparo Martínez Sarrión at her orchard of young citrus trees
Project | 17 Sep 2026

Proyecto Origen – Litha, Amparo's story

  • CAP Implementation
Logo El Capriolo agrotourism
Project | 17 Sep 2026

El Capriolo Agrotourism

  • CAP Implementation
Logo Vertical root
Project | 17 Sep 2026

SC Vertical Root SRL Nature-based rural tourism

  • CAP Implementation