Towards a Just Transition: IPM, biocontrol and the path beyond pesticides

Friends of the Earth Europe, PAN Europe and the European Federation of Food, Agriculture, and Tourism Trade Unions are pleased to invite you to the upcoming event at the European Parliament:

Towards a Just Transition: IPM, biocontrol and the path beyond pesticides

Organised together with Members of the European Parliament Manuela Ripa (EPP) and Dario Nardella (S&D).

Date: 4 March 2025

Time: 16:00 - 18:00 CET

Location: European Parliament - room ASP5E2, and online on this link: https://www.youtube.com/live/nf_i9ce8WqE

One year after the withdrawal of the EU Pesticide Law (Sustainable Use Regulation), the urgent need to reduce pesticide use and risk in Europe remains. This event aims to reignite the conversation on pesticide reduction by showcasing successful initiatives across Europe, highlighting the health and safety benefits for farmers, workers, and communities, and identifying actionable steps and policy recommendations or a just transition that focuses on economic, social, and health outcomes.


Preliminary Programme:

4.00 - 4.10 - Introduction

  • Opening statement by MEPs and hosts

4.10-4.25 - Presentations and testimonials: Impact on health and safety

  • Violette Geissen: Wageningen University & Research, results from the SPRINT project 

4.25-5.05 - Panel 1: Highlighting solutions for a just transition out of pesticides

  • Romain Nandillon, L'Institut Agro Dijon

  • Géraud Dumont de Chassart, Belgian farmer

  • Gil Luypaert, IBMA Belgium Chair/IBMAs Member Company DCM Regulatory Affairs

5.10 - 5.50 - Panel 2: What next for policy actions

  • Maria Pilar Aguar Fernandez, DG SANTE
  • Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle, DG AGRI
  • Martin Dermine, PAN Europe
  • Ivan Ivanov, EFFAT

5.50 - 6.00 - Conclusion

  • Closing statements by MEPs and hosts



IMPORTANT: If you do not have a badge to enter the European Parliament you must register by Wednesday 26th of February!

We look forward to seeing you at the event

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