The Uk drops green taxonomy to focus on transition finance: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/uk-green-taxonomy

"the government has concluded that a UK Taxonomy would not be the most effective tool to deliver the green transition"

"Many respondents in this sector made the point that a UK Taxonomy, in
itself, is not a policy lever that changes the risk profile or improves the
scalability or viability of projects. These respondents viewed a UK
Taxonomy as a classification tool that could serve as an additional data
point among various factors considered when making investment
decisions. However, it was unlikely to have a material impact on final
investment decisions."

"This was supported by nearly a third of respondents who stated
that other factors would be more influential in establishing the
economic conditions to support investment decisions and cost of
capital. Other factors put forward by respondents included sector
specific roadmaps outlining future government decarbonisation
policies, transition plans, the forthcoming UK SRS, and decisions on
future regulation, grant schemes, or taxation changes — all of which
were viewed as more impactful. "

- read more of the specific reasons for not advancing the UK Green Taxonomy and how alternative approaches were deemed more appropriate.

IBMA, COPA and COGECA is hosting a discussion on the Roadmap of "Biocontrol as a Wider Part of Farmers’ Toolbox - and the Future of Sustainable Agriculture in the EU"
  
This event will outline key priorities and actions to better integrate biocontrol plant protection products (PPPs) into Integrated Pest Management (IPM) across all agricultural systems over the next five years.

The goal is to better integrate Integrated Pest Management (IPM) into all agricultural systems over the next 5 years, offering farmers more sustainable and effective crop protection options.

Click on the link below to register for the event.

🚨Seeking expert views🚨: What are good practices for customs officers or relevant officials in disposing of and handling illegal HHPs entering a country?

If you could share any references, reports, or case studies that illustrate this, it would be greatly appreciated.

Posting on behalf of a colleague looking for relevant best practices. Thanks!

Piloting the use of 'food sprays', a nature-based solution to reduce reliance on pesticides. Does anyone here have a similar experience in their work?

Photo: PAN UK

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Please share on the Discussion Stream about your work, organisations, as well as recent publications if any.

We would love to hear from you and explore possibilities to align and collaborate.

This week: French constitutional council has ruled against the reintroduction of acetamiprid, an insecticide product banned in the country a few years ago.

The product was said to be sought after by some beet and hazelnut growers, but the reintroduction plan of the insecticide was met with opposition from public health and environmental experts, as well as the general public.

What do you think about this?

Photo: Dimitar Dilkoff, AFP