Navigating the new Common Agricultural Policy
Rewatch our timely session exploring the future of the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for European farmers wishing to enhance their resilience and reduce emissions.
Featuring expert perspectives from the European institutions, national policy, environmental organisations and farming communities, the event highlighted how future CAP measures can support sustainability, resilience, and competitiveness across diverse farming systems and demographics.
Speakers
- Natasha Foote, journalist, podcaster and moderator specialising in EU agrifood policy (moderator)
- Gregorio Dávila Díaz, Deputy Head of Environmental Sustainability Unit, Directorate-General for Agriculture, European Commission
- Justin Zahra, Senior Director EU Agriculture Program, Environmental Defense Fund
- Michelle Donnelly, Mulroy Meadow Farm (Ireland) and member of the European Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture
Agenda
16:00 – 16:05: Welcome and introduction from moderator
- Natasha Foote, agri-food journalist
16:05 – 16:10: Brief introduction to CAP reform
- Gregorio Dávila Díaz, Deputy Head of Environmental Sustainability Unit, Directorate-General for Agriculture, European Commission
16:10 – 16:45: Panel discussion
- Natasha Foote, agri-food journalist (moderator)
- Gregorio Dávila Díaz, Deputy Head of Environmental Sustainability Unit, Directorate-General for Agriculture, European Commission
- Justin Zahra, Senior Director of EU Agriculture Program, Environmental Defense Fund
- Michelle Donnelly, Mulroy Meadow Farm (Ireland) and member of the European Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture
16:45 – 16:55: Live Q&A
16:55 – 17:00: Closing
About the event
Throughout 2025, Climate KIC is hosting a dedicated webinar series to offer timely, practical insights into sustainable farming practices, evolving EU agricultural policies, and what these mean on the ground for farmers and their partners. Each session features an in-depth exploration of a key topic, followed by an engaging discussion with farmers and sector experts, plus a live Q&A. Registration is free.
The Green Horizons webinar series is an initiative of Climate KIC’s Green Horizons Farmer Network, which aims to support farmers on their journey towards sustainability and resilience.
