APPG hosts panel on ‘The Carbon Footprint of Agriculture’
On Tuesday 13th November 2018, the APPG on Agroecology hosted a panel on ‘The Carbon Footprint of Agriculture’. The event was convened, in light of the IPCC’s recent report, to discuss how industrial agriculture and…
Future Policy Award 2018 crowns best policies on agroecology and sustainable food systems
This article was originally posted on the World Future Council’s website here. ___ The “100% organic state” Sikkim in India wins Gold. Policies from Brazil, Denmark and Ecuador honoured with Silver Awards Hamburg/Rome, 12 October…
Global Status of Agroecology – Michel J. Pimbert
Originally published in Economy & Political Weekly (EPW), October 13 2018, Volume 1IiI no 41. A PDF of the full text is attached below.
Initial Response to the Agriculture Bill
The APPG on Agroecology for Sustainable Food and Farming welcomes the Agriculture Bill’s focus on future agricultural policy being directed by ‘public money for public goods’, and its broad perspective on what constitutes a public…
2018 AGM Minutes and Financial Report
Attached below is the complete minutes of the APPG on Agroecology’s AGM on Wednesday 5th September 2018, and a summary of the financial report for the year 2017-18.
‘The Rise of Intensive Agriculture’ briefing paper
Attached below is the meeting notes and briefing paper for the APPG’s panel on ‘The Rise of Intensive Agriculture’.
APPG hosts panel on The Rise of Intensive Farming
On Wednesday 5th September 2018, The APPG on Agroecology organised and hosted a panel on ‘The Rise of Intensive Agriculture’ in Parliament. Speakers included: Philip Lymbery (CEO, Compassion in World Farming) Richard Young (Policy Director,…
APPG publishes 2018 AGM and Financial Report
On Wednesday 5th September 2018, the AGM had it’s 2018 AGM and Financial Report. Attached below are the full minutes and report. Highlights include: Elections Kerry McCarthy MP re-elected as Chair Baroness Miller of Chilthorne…
APPG pays tribute to Peter Melchett
If you would like to leave your thoughts on Peter, visit: https://celebratingpeter.wordpress.com/page/3/ ___ I’m sure everyone associated with the APPG will be very sad to hear of the death of Peter Melchett this week. Peter…
APPG submits to Defra’s Environmental Watchdog consultation
The APPG on Agroecology has prepared a submission to Defra’s consultation on the Environmental Principles and Governance Bill (the Environmental Watchdog), following our panel event in Parliament. You can read our submission below. The deadline…