11th November 2025 | European Parliament, Rue Wiertz 60, B-1047 Brussels, Belgium | In-person session
The AF4EU project will host an exclusive parliamentary session titled “Integrating Agroforestry Innovations into EU Policy” on 11th November 2025 at the European Parliament in Brussels.
This high-level policy dialogue will bring together European policymakers, researchers, and international experts to discuss how agroforestry innovations can be better integrated into EU agricultural and environmental policies. The session will highlight agroforestry’s role in supporting the European Green Deal, Farm to Fork Strategy, and the EU Climate Adaptation objectives.
Hosted by Mr. Nicolás González Casares, Member of the European Parliament, the event will serve as a platform to exchange insights on how policy frameworks can accelerate the adoption of agroforestry systems across Europe, supporting both farmers’ livelihoods and environmental sustainability
Programme Overview
10:00 – 10:15 | Opening Remarks: Agroforestry Innovations across EU Policy
Mr. Nicolás González Casares, Member of the European Parliament
10:15 – 10:30 | Global Agroforestry Capacity Building and Monitoring
Ms. Elaine Springgay, Agroforestry Officer, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
10:30 – 10:50 | Fostering Agroforestry in Europe: Enhancing Farmers’ Value Chain Position through Knowledge Empowering and Policy Support
Prof. María Rosa Mosquera-Losada, Project Coordinator, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC)
10:50 – 11:05 | Audience Q&A
11:05 – 11:15 | Closing Remarks & Next Steps
Mr. Nicolás González Casares and Prof. María Rosa Mosquera-Losada
11:15 – 12:00 | Lunch and Farewell
Strengthening the Role of Agroforestry in European Policy
This parliamentary session will underscore the importance of integrating scientific knowledge, field innovation, and policy action to unlock the full potential of agroforestry within the EU’s agricultural landscape.
Through the contributions of distinguished speakers from the European Parliament, FAO, and the University of Santiago de Compostela, the discussion will focus on:
Strengthening policy coherence to support agroforestry practices;
Improving monitoring and capacity building at the global and EU levels;
Empowering farmers through knowledge exchange and policy support mechanisms.
The event will provide valuable insights into how agroforestry can contribute to sustainable land management, climate resilience, and biodiversity conservation, while promoting a more competitive and circular rural economy.
Registration
Participation in this session is in person only.
To attend, please complete the registration form available here.
