Climate & natural resources
Looking ahead to 2026, ELO remains particularly vigilant on climate and land-use policies where EU rules directly affect rural landowners’ operations. We are closely monitoring the planned ETS revisions, LULUCF and ESD updates, and the rollout of CBAM, which together risk increasing energy and fertiliser costs.
At the same time, ELO has contributed to the forthcoming EU Climate Adaptation Plan, emphasizing practical support for soil health, water management, and landscape-level resilience.
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May 2026
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Land use in Europe has undergone a profound and non-linear transformation since Roman times, shaped by demography, technology, and policy. In the presentation I delivered during Session 3 (CAP and land use) at the Forum for the Future of Agriculture...
May 2026
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What does “the end of the world as we know it” mean for agriculture and the environment – and how do we respond to the challenges? Panellists brought diverse perspectives in the first panel, moderated by Stephen SACKUR.
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May 2026
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The keynote and second panel, moderated by Rose O’DONOVAN, explored both barriers to financing and potential solutions.
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May 2026
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The final panel turned to artificial intelligence – and whether it can genuinely redefine what is possible for a profitable, climate-smart, nature-positive agri-food system.
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