Adaptation to climate change in the Common Agricultural Policy Edit Konya DG Agriculture and Rural Development, Unit H4 – Environment, Forestry and Climate Changes European Commission 10th EIONET workshop, 14-15 June 2016

Agriculture and climate change Agriculture is highly exposed to climate change as farming activities directly depend on climatic conditions. (As well as forests…) Agriculture also contributes to climate change through the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere However, agriculture and forestry can contribute to climate change adaptation and mitigation (for example by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and by sequestering carbon)

JRC – European Forest Data Centre (example: Q JRC – European Forest Data Centre (example: Q. petraea, 2000 – 2050 – 2080) Source: http://forest.jrc.ec.europa.eu/efdac/ The specific goal of European Forest Data Center (EFDAC) is to become a focal point for policy relevant forest data and information by hosting and pointing to relevant forest information as well as providing web-based tools for accessing information located in EFDAC. The following applications are the core elements of the EFDAC:

Role of the CAP and our initiatives The new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) offers a number of instruments to find adequate answers to the challenges Sustainable management of natural resources and climate action are keys to preserve the competitiveness and to meet the needs of future generations (eco-system services and food security) Will be achieved by  layers: combined and complementary effects of various instruments Simplified and more targeted cross-compliance mechanism (Compulsory basic layer) (buffer strips, limiting erosion, maintenance of soil organic matter, etc.) From 2015 onwards – the Green Direct Payment (granted for implementing three compulsory practices) – it represents 30% of the direct payment budget (maintaining permanent grassland, ecological focus areas, etc.) Rural development - will continue to play a pivotal role in achieving the environmental objectives of the CAP and combatting climate change

Innovation, Climate Change and Environment Strategic programming Rural development priorities Cross-cutting objectives 1. Knowledge transfer and Innovation Focus areas (a) innovation, cooperation, and the development of the knowledge base; (b) links between agriculture, food production and forestry and research and innovation; (c) lifelong learning and vocational training. 2. Farm viability, competitiveness, innovative farm technologies, sustainable forest management (a) economic performance of all farms and farm restructuring and modernisation, notably to increase market participation/orientation and diversification; (b) facilitating entry of adequately skilled farmers and generational renewal. 3. Food chain organisation, incl. processing/marketing, animal welfare and risk management (a) integration of primary producers into the agri-food chain: quality schemes, adding value, promotion in local markets and short supply circuits, producer groups/ organisations; (b) farm risk prevention and management. Innovation, Climate Change and Environment 4. Restoring, preserving and enhancing ecosystems (a) biodiversity, including in Natura 2000 areas, areas facing natural or other specific constraints and high nature value farming, and the state of European landscapes; (b) water management, including fertiliser and pesticide management; (c) prevention of soil erosion and soil management. 5. Resource efficiency and shift towards a low carbon and climate resilient economy (a) efficiency in water use (b) efficiency in energy use (c) renewable sources of energy, by products, wastes and non-food raw material for the bio-economy (d) reduction of greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions (e) carbon conservation and sequestration 6. Social inclusion, poverty reduction and economic development in rural areas (a) diversification, creation and development of small enterprises and job creation (b) local development in rural areas (c) information and communication technologies (ICT) in rural areas

Rural Development Measure Article RD Regulation Rural Development Measure Water efficiency Energy efficiency Climate mitigation (incl. renewable energy) Climate adaptation Art 14 Knowledge transfer and information actions X Art 15 Advisory services, farm management and farm relief services Art 17 Investments in physical assets Art 19 Farm and business development   Art 20 Basic services and village renewal in rural areas  X Art 21 Forest area development and improvement of forest viability Art 22 Afforestation and creation of woodland Art 23 Establishment of agroforestry systems Art 24 Prevention and restoration of damage to forests from forest fires and natural disasters Art 25 Improving the resilience and environmental value of forest ecosystems Art 26 New forestry technologies; processing, mobilising and marketing of forest products Art 27 Setting up of producer groups and organisations Art 28 Agri-environment climate X  Art 29 Organic farming Art 31 Areas facing natural or other specific constraints Art 34 Forest-environmental and climate services and forest conservation Art 35 Co-operation

Examples of adaptation actions in agriculture and forestry in RDPs Resource efficient and/or sustainable approach to: Water management Water quality, use efficiency, etc. Soil management Conservation of grasslands, conservation of soil fertility, introducing green soil cover, practices to reduce soil erosion and degradation, improve soil quality Restoration/preservation of biodiversity and ecologic resilience Low input farming, , organic farming Supporting climate-resilient economy Breeding and genetic resource management Organic farming Reduced pollution and pesticide use Forestry Investments in forest area (post-fire restoration, fire prevention, etc.)

On-going and/or finished research projects and studies (examples) Climate change adaptation and mitigation

Conclusion Pillar I Pillar II Rural Development Programme CAP policy objective – Sustainable management of natural resources and climate action Conclusion Climate change mitigation and adaptation is a cross-cutting objective Reducing direct emission Carbon sequestration (forests and soils) Contribution of CAP Renewable energy Structural changes Pillar I Direct payments Greening Crop diversification Permanent grassland Ecological focus areas Young Farmers Scheme Areas with Natural Constraints Pillar II Rural Development Programme Flexibility to include adaptation and mitigation measures Improving the overall environmental performance Forestry measures Enhanced cross-compliance for climate change Cross compliance Behavioural change Farm Advisory Service Potential for increasing voluntary uptake

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Some data EAFRD EUR 98,675 million, while the amount designated for climate action amount to EUR 56,332 million (57%)* Financial allocation designated for climate actions varies from 39% (Poland) to 87% (Ireland)* The two most important UPs (Union priorities): UP4, UP5. UP4 alone accounts for more than 75% of total support for climate action *Source: COWI, Mainstreaming of climate change into ESI Funds