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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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
Indicator status of high nature value farmland in Thuringia, Germany, 2021
CAP Evaluation Insights |

Indicator status of high nature value farmland in Thuringia, Germany, 2021

This evaluation reports the 2021 status of high nature value (HNV) farmland in Thuringia, Germany, and compares it with other federal states. It highlights positive trends in ecologically valuable farmland, particularly species-rich grassland.

  • Evaluation
Case study report on forest-environmental measures in Thuringia, Germany (2014-2020 RDP)
Member State Evaluation |

Case study report on forest-environmental measures in Thuringia, Germany (2014-2020 RDP)

This case study analyses the implementation, results and effects of forest-environment measures in Thuringia, Germany, in the 2014-2020 Rural Development Programme (RDP) funding period

  • 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