Bunele practici ale UE privind integrarea agriculturii durabile în politica agricola comuna

Abstract

Agriculture is a major factor in economic development, generating income and affordable food, providing jobs and livelihoods for a large part of the population. In the context of climate change and high global temperatures, the future of food security and the environment is being questioned. Thus, building a sustainable agricultural future through innovation, digital transformation and promoting sustainability is necessary, as sustainable agriculture is essential to mitigating climate change. At the EU level, the development of sustainable agriculture is a priority, and the importance and role of agriculture in general and sustainable agriculture in particular are undeniable. The European Commission, through the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), is making efforts for sustainable agriculture, especially in rural areas of the EU, and achieving the objectives of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development is becoming essential. The purpose of the research is to analyze the development of sustainable agriculture in the EU member states by evaluating the current level of achievement. Sustainable development being the main objective of agriculture, which includes three pillars: economic, social and environmental. The realization of the sustainable agriculture development objectives was carried out based on the analysis of specialized literature, international reports. The results of the research elucidated the importance of the Common Agricultural Policy in managing the transition to a sustainable agriculture and in strengthening the efforts of European farmers to contribute to the EU's climate and environmental protection objectives.