Commission for Natural Resources (NAT)  

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The policy areas covered by the Commission for Natural Resources are the following:

  • the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and Rural Development
  • Forestry, Food Production
  • Public Health
  • Consumer Protection
  • the Common Fisheries Policy
  • Maritime Affairs Policy
  • Civil Protection
  • Tourism     

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CoR rapporteur Juanma Moreno joins EU Ministers' meeting on the future of rural areas
CoR rapporteur Juanma Moreno joins EU Ministers' meeting on the future of rural areas
07.09.2021
Resilience of critical entities: good multi-level cross-sectoral collaboration crucial for disaster preparedness, risk reduction and reinforcing resilience
Resilience of critical entities: good multi-level cross-sectoral collaboration crucial for disaster preparedness, risk reduction and reinforcing resilience
01.07.2021
Local leaders welcome EU Rural Pact and long-term vision but urge stronger attention for rural recovery
Local leaders welcome EU Rural Pact and long-term vision but urge stronger attention for rural recovery
30.06.2021
The CoR welcomes the agreement keeping regional and local communities at the heart of EU agricultural policy
The CoR welcomes the agreement keeping regional and local communities at the heart of EU agricultural policy
25.06.2021
An Action Plan promoting and supporting European pastoralism is needed to tackle sustainability challenges in the EU and beyond
An Action Plan promoting and supporting European pastoralism is needed to tackle sustainability challenges in the EU and beyond
14.06.2021
The European Week for Waste Reduction rewards its best actions implemented in 2020
The European Week for Waste Reduction rewards its best actions implemented in 2020
01.06.2021
The EU needs local and regional expertise to increase the resilience of its bridges, ports and energy networks
The EU needs local and regional expertise to increase the resilience of its bridges, ports and energy networks
21.05.2021
EU must increase its capacity to produce medicines
EU must increase its capacity to produce medicines
07.05.2021
EU's local and regional leaders call for patent waiver on COVID-19 vaccines
EU's local and regional leaders call for patent waiver on COVID-19 vaccines
06.05.2021
Heavy centralisation risks shifting new Common Agricultural Policy away from citizens and business needs
Heavy centralisation risks shifting new Common Agricultural Policy away from citizens and business needs
23.04.2021
The CoR supports the European Citizens' Initiative against the practice of rearing animals in cages
The CoR supports the European Citizens' Initiative against the practice of rearing animals in cages
15.04.2021
Rural areas should not be left behind in the recovery plans
Rural areas should not be left behind in the recovery plans
23.03.2021
Local and regional authority representatives say that they must not be pushed out of CAP management and delivery
Local and regional authority representatives say that they must not be pushed out of CAP management and delivery
19.03.2021
The European Committee of the Regions calls for a new Atlantic macro-region to better tackle Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic
The European Committee of the Regions calls for a new Atlantic macro-region to better tackle Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic
17.03.2021
Cantabria calls for the creation of a European Atlantic macro-region to tackle the impact of Brexit and COVID-19
Cantabria calls for the creation of a European Atlantic macro-region to tackle the impact of Brexit and COVID-19
15.03.2021
Climate adaptation: we need local solutions to adapt to global warming
Climate adaptation: we need local solutions to adapt to global warming
26.02.2021
MEPs and representatives of local and regional authorities: Rural Agenda should be transformed into a concrete policy framework and should be reflected in Recovery Plans
MEPs and representatives of local and regional authorities: Rural Agenda should be transformed into a concrete policy framework and should be reflected in Recovery Plans
04.02.2021
Regions and cities support Atlantic action plan 2.0
Regions and cities support Atlantic action plan 2.0
29.01.2021
Consultation to national associations on local and regional experiences in implementing COVID-related measures
Consultation to national associations on local and regional experiences in implementing COVID-related measures
19.01.2021
Public consultation: Serious Cross-Border Threats to Health and strengthening the European Centre for disease prevention and control
Public consultation: Serious Cross-Border Threats to Health and strengthening the European Centre for disease prevention and control
18.01.2021
From Farm to Fork: moving towards a sustainable and resilient food system in the EU
From Farm to Fork: moving towards a sustainable and resilient food system in the EU
12.12.2020
"From farm to fork": regions and cities must be on board to support producers, protect the environment and fight food poverty after the crisis
"From farm to fork": regions and cities must be on board to support producers, protect the environment and fight food poverty after the crisis
11.12.2020
Digitalisation and sustainability: Andalusia's strategy for the tourism sector after COVID-19
Digitalisation and sustainability: Andalusia's strategy for the tourism sector after COVID-19
11.12.2020
Regional and local leaders demand a New Deal based on a clear Rural Agenda and increased investment to help rural communities out of the crisis
Regional and local leaders demand a New Deal based on a clear Rural Agenda and increased investment to help rural communities out of the crisis
10.12.2020
CALL FOR PROPOSALS "Support for information measures relating to the common agricultural policy (CAP) for 2021"
CALL FOR PROPOSALS "Support for information measures relating to the common agricultural policy (CAP) for 2021"
09.12.2020
A rural agenda is urgently needed for rural areas after COVID crisis
A rural agenda is urgently needed for rural areas after COVID crisis
27.11.2020
Fit for Future Platform: think EU decision-making to better respond to future challenges
Fit for Future Platform: think EU decision-making to better respond to future challenges
26.11.2020
Agro-ecology recommendations secure early support from local and regional politicians
Agro-ecology recommendations secure early support from local and regional politicians
25.11.2020
Public consultation on sustainable blue economy open for contributions until 7 December 2020
Public consultation on sustainable blue economy open for contributions until 7 December 2020
20.11.2020
EU's regions and cities praise increase in EU health budget
EU's regions and cities praise increase in EU health budget
13.11.2020
European regions welcome the European Parliament's position on CAP governance, and urge the Council to take the same position
European regions welcome the European Parliament's position on CAP governance, and urge the Council to take the same position
23.10.2020
EU's regions and cities call on national governments to increase EU health package
EU's regions and cities call on national governments to increase EU health package
16.10.2020
We need a new EU strategy for Mediterranean islands to build higher resilience to health and environmental crises
We need a new EU strategy for Mediterranean islands to build higher resilience to health and environmental crises
01.10.2020
Regions and cities need more Europe to face the future crises and challenges
Regions and cities need more Europe to face the future crises and challenges
18.09.2020
The European Week for Waste Reduction rewards its best actions implemented in 2019
The European Week for Waste Reduction rewards its best actions implemented in 2019
25.06.2020
Reconciling forestry and agriculture: we need a new certification scheme to protect forests
Reconciling forestry and agriculture: we need a new certification scheme to protect forests
23.06.2020
European Week of Waste Reduction Awards ceremony coming up 25 June 2020
European Week of Waste Reduction Awards ceremony coming up 25 June 2020
18.06.2020
Local governments call for investment in EU healthcare systems, focusing on the capacity to react to crises
Local governments call for investment in EU healthcare systems, focusing on the capacity to react to crises
18.06.2020
CoR NAT Commission Bulletin No. 7: Updates on the COVID-19 crisis
CoR NAT Commission Bulletin No. 7: Updates on the COVID-19 crisis
12.06.2020
CoR NAT Commission Bulletin No. 6: Updates on the COVID-19 crisis
CoR NAT Commission Bulletin No. 6: Updates on the COVID-19 crisis
20.05.2020
CoR NAT Commission Bulletin No. 5: Updates on the COVID-19 crisis
CoR NAT Commission Bulletin No. 5: Updates on the COVID-19 crisis
07.05.2020
Milk - Regions call for a volume reduction scheme at EU level and producers' compensation
Milk - Regions call for a volume reduction scheme at EU level and producers' compensation
29.04.2020
CoR NAT Commission Bulletin No. 4: Updates on the COVID-19 crisis
CoR NAT Commission Bulletin No. 4: Updates on the COVID-19 crisis
28.04.2020
CoR NAT Commission Bulletin No. 3: Updates on the COVID-19 crisis
CoR NAT Commission Bulletin No. 3: Updates on the COVID-19 crisis
22.04.2020
CoR NAT Commission Bulletin No. 2: Updates on the COVID-19 crisis
CoR NAT Commission Bulletin No. 2: Updates on the COVID-19 crisis
08.04.2020
CoR NAT Commission Bulletin No. 1: Updates on the COVID-19 crisis
CoR NAT Commission Bulletin No. 1: Updates on the COVID-19 crisis
07.04.2020
Local governments share experiences of the Coronavirus crisis
Local governments share experiences of the Coronavirus crisis
06.03.2020
EP and CoR Presidents ask to redouble efforts to address new migration crisis, fight Coronavirus, adopt an ambitious EU budget and strengthen European democracy
EP and CoR Presidents ask to redouble efforts to address new migration crisis, fight Coronavirus, adopt an ambitious EU budget and strengthen European democracy
05.03.2020
NAT elects Ulrika Landergren, Kungsbacka Municipal Councillor, as new Chair
NAT elects Ulrika Landergren, Kungsbacka Municipal Councillor, as new Chair
14.02.2020
European decision-makers and local and regional governments call for European policies to give greater support to rural areas
European decision-makers and local and regional governments call for European policies to give greater support to rural areas
13.11.2019
Untapping bioeconomy's potential is key to the transition towards a more sustainable Europe
Untapping bioeconomy's potential is key to the transition towards a more sustainable Europe
24.10.2019
Local and regional elected representatives call for the silver economy and health promotion to be firmly embedded in the EU's political priorities
Local and regional elected representatives call for the silver economy and health promotion to be firmly embedded in the EU's political priorities
18.10.2019
Local government leaders call for EU policies to do more to support pastoralism in order to keep rural areas alive
Local government leaders call for EU policies to do more to support pastoralism in order to keep rural areas alive
10.10.2019
African swine fever still poses a challenge and threat – local and regional authorities call for increased cooperation to fight the disease
African swine fever still poses a challenge and threat – local and regional authorities call for increased cooperation to fight the disease
02.10.2019
Active and healthy ageing, Agropastoralism, African swine fever and the EU pork market: The CoR’s dynamic role in agriculture and public health
Active and healthy ageing, Agropastoralism, African swine fever and the EU pork market: The CoR’s dynamic role in agriculture and public health
19.06.2019
Young farmers: the European Committee of the Regions calls for additional measures to keep the countryside alive in all EU
Young farmers: the European Committee of the Regions calls for additional measures to keep the countryside alive in all EU
14.05.2019
The EU needs a new forestry strategy to harness the potential of the bioeconomy and to step up the fight against climate change
The EU needs a new forestry strategy to harness the potential of the bioeconomy and to step up the fight against climate change
12.04.2019
Vote in the European Parliament's AGRI Committee: a stronger role for the regions in managing the future CAP
Vote in the European Parliament's AGRI Committee: a stronger role for the regions in managing the future CAP
03.04.2019
The European Committee of the Regions welcomes the vote by the European Parliament's Agriculture Committee in favour of new agricultural market surveillance and regulation tools
The European Committee of the Regions welcomes the vote by the European Parliament's Agriculture Committee in favour of new agricultural market surveillance and regulation tools
01.04.2019
Blue economy in European regions: a gateway to sustainable growth and jobs
Blue economy in European regions: a gateway to sustainable growth and jobs
29.03.2019
Europe's regions must remain key actors of the EU's Common Agricultural Policy
Europe's regions must remain key actors of the EU's Common Agricultural Policy
18.03.2019
Regions call for CAP regulations to include quantified environmental targets to be met by all Member States by 2027
Regions call for CAP regulations to include quantified environmental targets to be met by all Member States by 2027
15.02.2019
EU Cities and regions call for a fully-fledged European electronic health record
EU Cities and regions call for a fully-fledged European electronic health record
08.02.2019
Reusing water for agriculture and keeping our urban areas green
Reusing water for agriculture and keeping our urban areas green
11.12.2018
Le Comité européen des régions demande au Parlement européen de faire de la PAC une politique agricole juste, durable et solidaire
Le Comité européen des régions demande au Parlement européen de faire de la PAC une politique agricole juste, durable et solidaire
09.10.2018
Proposals for the post-2020 CAP will not allow the EU to achieve its aims of safeguarding family farming and a living countryside
Proposals for the post-2020 CAP will not allow the EU to achieve its aims of safeguarding family farming and a living countryside
01.06.2018
Good habits are acquired early - local leaders call for healthy nutrition to be taught in pre schools
Good habits are acquired early - local leaders call for healthy nutrition to be taught in pre schools
24.05.2018
The EU Forest Strategy should support sustainable growth and biodiversity
The EU Forest Strategy should support sustainable growth and biodiversity
12.03.2018
Changing the rules of international trade: necessary for tackling the challenges of the farming sector, food sector and the planet - and the opportunity to do so now
Changing the rules of international trade: necessary for tackling the challenges of the farming sector, food sector and the planet - and the opportunity to do so now
08.03.2018
Committee of the Regions presents "European Citizens Travel Card"
Committee of the Regions presents "European Citizens Travel Card"
12.02.2018
European Parliament votes in favour of the request from EU regions to outlaw electric pulse fishing
European Parliament votes in favour of the request from EU regions to outlaw electric pulse fishing
17.01.2018
Atlantic strategy needs strengthening after Brexit
Atlantic strategy needs strengthening after Brexit
30.11.2017
European Committee of the Regions calls for EU's 'smart villages' initiative to be developed into a European Rural Agenda
European Committee of the Regions calls for EU's 'smart villages' initiative to be developed into a European Rural Agenda
30.11.2017
Food waste best practice examples
Food waste best practice examples
22.11.2017
Local leaders argue for more secure maritime space
Local leaders argue for more secure maritime space
20.11.2017
Europe's leaders set out vision for sustainable tourism to drive growth and create jobs
Europe's leaders set out vision for sustainable tourism to drive growth and create jobs
28.09.2017
Ossi Martikainen becomes chair of NAT commission
Ossi Martikainen becomes chair of NAT commission
26.09.2017
Local and regional leaders call for development of social care systems fit for the twenty-first century
Local and regional leaders call for development of social care systems fit for the twenty-first century
26.09.2017
Informal meeting of agriculture ministers: European Committee of the Regions says prevention is better than cure
Informal meeting of agriculture ministers: European Committee of the Regions says prevention is better than cure
31.08.2017
Regions and cities are key to digitalise health and care services across the EU
Regions and cities are key to digitalise health and care services across the EU
19.07.2017
Letter to EC President Juncker - Revision of the EU 2010 Tourism Strategy - ECWP 2018
Letter to EC President Juncker - Revision of the EU 2010 Tourism Strategy - ECWP 2018
16.07.2017
Clearing sea of plastic must be priority for the EU, local and regional leaders say
Clearing sea of plastic must be priority for the EU, local and regional leaders say
13.07.2017
Reform of the Common Agricultural Policy: Local and regional leaders call for a fair, sustainable and inclusive CAP
Reform of the Common Agricultural Policy: Local and regional leaders call for a fair, sustainable and inclusive CAP
12.07.2017
La Politique Agricole Commune de l'UE doit être relancée sur de nouvelles bases après 2020 selon le rapporteur du Comité Européen des Régions
La Politique Agricole Commune de l'UE doit être relancée sur de nouvelles bases après 2020 selon le rapporteur du Comité Européen des Régions
31.05.2017
Cities and regions adjust positions on the future of the Common Agriculture Policy
Cities and regions adjust positions on the future of the Common Agriculture Policy
31.05.2017
A European Rural Agenda to strengthen the EU and make Cork 2.0 a reality
A European Rural Agenda to strengthen the EU and make Cork 2.0 a reality
03.05.2017
Local and regional leaders call for EU agenda for the future of our oceans
Local and regional leaders call for EU agenda for the future of our oceans
19.04.2017
Promoting health in cities to improve the quality of life of EU citizens
Promoting health in cities to improve the quality of life of EU citizens
29.03.2017
NAT commission to discuss the future of the CAP after 2020
NAT commission to discuss the future of the CAP after 2020
26.03.2017
President Markkula on earthquake in central Italy
President Markkula on earthquake in central Italy
18.01.2017

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Head of Unit: Christof Kienel

Deputy head of unit: Dorota Tomalak

Assistant to the HoU: Yuliya Sotirova

Administrators:

    • ​​​Hélène Moraut, in charge of Common Agriculture Policy and Rural Development​
    • Dimo Stoyanov, in charge of Fisheries and Maritime Policy
    • Anemarija Kosjek, in charge of Food production, Consumer Protection and Forestry
    • Sirle Mere, in charge of Associations and Civil Protection

    Assistants:

    • Alexandra Kranixfeld, in charge of the general support to NAT work, Food Production, Consumer Protection, Public Health, Tourism
    • Susanna Sjöström, in charge of the general support to NAT work, Common Agricultural Policy, Rural Development and Forestry
    •  Luca Venosta, in charge of Associations and Civil Protection

    To contact the NAT team, please use the Contact form (subject 'Natural Resources')​

    • Regional differences in COVID-19 response - exposure and strategy
      Publication date: 25.08.2021
      Theme: Long-term strategy for investment, growth and jobs (renewed Europe 2020), Sustainable development, Public health, Consumer policy, Demographic change
      Keywords: Covid-19, NAT (Commission for Natural Resources)
      Author: Rossella Soldi (Progress Consulting S.r.l.)
      Available languages:

    • The impact of CAP on territorial development of rural areas
      Publication date: 08.02.2021
      Theme: Agriculture, Rural development
      Keywords: RegHub, NAT (Commission for Natural Resources)
      Author: Rossella Soldi (Progress Consulting S.r.l.)
      Available languages:

    • Experiences of rural areas with European Union’s COVID-19 response measures
      Publication date: 13.01.2021
      Theme: Public health
      Keywords: NAT (Commission for Natural Resources), Covid-19
      Author: Alan Matthews, Rossella Soldi (Progress Consulting S.r.l.)
      Available languages:

    • Regional health policy responses to the COVID crisis
      Publication date: 07.10.2020
      Theme: Public health
      Keywords: NAT (Commission for Natural Resources), Covid-19
      Author: Rossella Soldi (Progress Consulting S.r.l.)
      Available languages:

    • Implementation of the Cross-border Healthcare Directive in the European regions
      Publication date: 06.10.2020
      Theme: Public health
      Keywords: RegHub, NAT (Commission for Natural Resources)
      Author: Rossella Soldi and Dionne Kringos (Progress Consulting S.r.l., Italy)
      Available languages:

    • The role of local and regional authorities in making food systems more sustainable
      Publication date: 18.09.2020
      Theme: Agriculture, Food production
      Keywords: NAT (Commission for Natural Resources)
      Author: Rossella Soldi (Progress Consulting S.r.l.) and Simona Cavallini (Fondazione FORMIT)
      Available languages:

    • Evaluation of the impact of the current CAP on the agriculture of developing countries
      Publication date: 20.09.2019
      Theme: Agriculture, Development cooperation
      Keywords: NAT (Commission for Natural Resources)
      Author: Alan Matthews and Rossella Soldi (Progress Consulting S.r.l., Italy)
      Available languages:

    • Consumer Protection
      Publication date: 21.12.2018
      Theme: Consumer policy
      Keywords: NAT (Commission for Natural Resources)
      Author: Rossella Soldi (Progress Consulting S.r.l.) and Simona Cavallini (Fondazione FORMIT)
      Available languages:

    • Sustainable Forest Management in Regions
      Publication date: 27.07.2018
      Theme: Environment policy, Forestry
      Keywords: NAT (Commission for Natural Resources)
      Author: Rossella Soldi (Progress Consulting S.r.l.) and Simona Cavallini (Fondazione FORMIT).
      Available languages:

    • Sustainable public procurement of food
      Publication date: 19.04.2018
      Theme: Food production, Sustainable development, Public procurement
      Keywords: NAT (Commission for Natural Resources)
      Author: Rossella Soldi (Progress Consulting S.r.l., Italy)
      Available languages:

    • Mid-term evaluation of the first priority domain of the European Action Plan for Organic Food and Farming
      Publication date: 28.02.2018
      Theme: Food production, Rural development, Agriculture
      Keywords: NAT (Commission for Natural Resources)
      Author: Rossella Soldi (Progress Consulting S.r.l.) and Simona Cavallini (Fondazione FORMIT).
      Available languages:

    • The management of health systems in the EU Member States – The role of local and regional authorities
      Publication date: 12.11.2017
      Theme: Public health
      Keywords: NAT (Commission for Natural Resources)
      Author: Rossella Soldi (Progress Consulting S.r.l) and Cecilia Odone.
      Available languages: