Wild Talks
#wildtalks A citizens deliberation on the Green Transition
Food is crucial for life, health, and growth, but the way we produce food globally, with big industries, is causing problems. It makes people sick, leads to deforestation, harms biodiversity, contributes to climate change, and often exploits workers in the food sector. How can we change to more sustainable food systems that keep us healthy, protect nature, and treat workers fairly? Can the European Union (EU) take the lead in making this change happen?
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Permaculture integrates diverse plants and animals, mimicking natural ecosystems, and enhancing resilience and productivity. Sustainable practices like crop rotation, agroforestry, and organic farming improve soil health and biodiversity while reducing environmental harm. For example, diverse plantings in permaculture systems can be over ten times more productive than monocultures.
To facilitate this transition, substantial investment and policy support are necessary. The European Union can lead by redirecting agricultural subsidies towards sustainable practices, enforcing stricter environmental regulations, and promoting fair labor standards. Countries like Denmark and the Netherlands have already seen success through stringent nutrient management and agricultural innovation.
By prioritizing sustainable agriculture, the EU can set a global example, promoting healthier food systems, protecting the environment, and ensuring social equity.
I agree. That´s the reason, I cannot understand, why at universities, schools, etc. only other kind of agriculture is taught at public institutions (at least in Germany, with very few exceptions). Permaculture courses are quite expensive, they must be also subsidised with our taxes. Why do I pay taxes for study programmes that are not healthy neither for people nor for the planet?
Permaculture literacy and hands on must be possible for all interested citizens
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