The greening of agricultural policies in Germany
A case study
This report delves into the status of green policies in Germany, exploring their alignment with key European Union initiatives such as the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), the European Green Deal and the Biodiversity Strategy for 2030. These frameworks provide the foundation upon which Germany has built its robust approach to sustainability, emphasizing environmental protection, resource efficiency and social equity. This report provides guiding principles and actionable recommendations that can be used by policymakers to improve agricultural policy and environmental sustainability in Germany and beyond by reorienting their food systems towards better nutrition, environmental sustainability and economic resilience.This report further delves into the regionally tailored approaches Germany has taken with regard to agricultural, environmental and climate measures. Federal states such as Bavaria emerge asleaders, leveraging diverse agricultural landscapes to implement robust programmes targeting biodiversity, water quality and cultural landscape preservation.