NATURE RESTORATION LAW ADOPTION GIVES HOPE FOR FOOD & FARMING SYSTEMS
Organic farming delivers multiple benefits for the climate and biodiversity, including increased carbon sequestration in soils, lower energy input, 30% more on-farm biodiversity and increased resilience of the farming system. These are highlighted in a document on the benefits of organic farming published by IFOAM Organics Europe. Transforming how we produce food can make a big difference in mitigating climate change, help farmers to adapt and to become more resilient, and to contribute to biodiversity protection. Organic farming offers a systemic approach for reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and increasing soil carbon sequestration while sustaining healthy soils and protecting biodiversity
Author: IFOAM Organics Europe
Organization: IFOAM Organics Europe
Year: 2023
Geographical coverage: Europe and Central Asia, European Union (European Union)
Type: Blog article
Full text available at: https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/07/IFOAMEU_policy_biodiversity_NRL-vote-Plenary_press-release_20230712.pdf?dd
Content language: English