European civil society launches 'European food declaration'
Towards a healthy, sustainable, fair and mutually supportive Common Agriculture and Food policy
Brussels, March 16 - On the eve of a European Parliament hearing which will debate the future of Europe's agriculture policy a broad alliance of European, national and local civil society organisations concerned with the future of food and agriculture in Europe, are today launching a 'European food declaration' to mobilise European citizens and authorities to reshape the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP).
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Food and Farming in Europe has to change: current food and farming policies do not deliver healthy food. Our soils, air and water are polluted by intensive agriculture.The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) of the European Union should support quality food production, environmentally friendly farming methods and fair trade.
Friends of the Earth are campaigning for sustainable agriculture and real food. Join in and help us get the message across to politicians.
FoEE's vision of sustainable agriculture:
- safe, healthy, nutritious quality food (pesticide free and gm free) at a fair price for both consumers and farmers
- responsible methods of production that promote environmental protection and improve animal welfare
- conservation of natural resources in particular water, soil and agricultural biodiversity
- a quality of life for small/medium size farmers in order to preserve a socially, environmentally and economically viable countryside respecting the multi-functionality of agriculture and rural life
- fair trade with third countries in line with principles of sustainable agriculture
Food and Farming: Time to Choose!
Former campaign website with resources on CAP and sustainable alternatives
