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Legal opinion: Implementation of a ban on the export of certain hazardous pesticides from Germany

Legal opinion

The German government has announced it will implement an export ban on certain hazardous pesticides. The legal opinion examines the potential scope of such an export ban and if it could be compatible with the law of the European Union as well as the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) of the World Trade organization (WTO).

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War in Ukraine: The effects are dramatic

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How the war in Ukraine threatens global food security – an interview with Dr Martin Frick, head of the Berlin office of the UN World Food Programme (WFP).

By Inka Dewitz

Food poverty: You might not choose the food you eat

Analysis

In a wealthy country like Germany, can everyone get enough healthy food? It’s not that simple. Income, education and employment are closely linked to health.

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Implementation of a ban on the export of certain hazardous pesticides from Germany

Legal opinion

The German government has announced it will implement an export ban on certain hazardous pesticides. A draft of the implementation policy will be presented during the spring of 2023.

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Effects of a change to fallow land in the EU on the global grain market

Durch den Krieg in der Ukraine sind die Getreidepreise stark gestiegen. Den Getreideanbau in der EU auf vorhandene Brachflächen auszudehnen hätten aber nur einen geringen Effekt auf den Weltmarktpreis, zeigt diese Studie.

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Power Poverty Hunger

It is possible to create sustainable, just and healthy food systems. For this to happen, it is key to strengthen political structures that truly focus on the right to food, on healthy nutrition, and on protecting biodiversity and the climate.

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Meat Atlas 2021

Atlas

There is hardly any other food that pollutes our environment and the climate as badly as meat. However, no government in the world currently has a concept of how meat consumption and production can be significantly reduced.

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