EU Bioeconomy Strategy 2025: Implications for the Agri-Food Sector – and for Textiles Too
A revised EU Bioeconomy Strategy is expected by the end of 2025, as the European Commission seeks to boost strategic autonomy, advance its climate and circularity goals, and reduce dependence on fossil resources. At the heart of this transformation lies the agri-food sector, a major user and producer of biological resources, and a critical actor […]
Nature Credits: Inside the EU’s Plan for a Biodiversity Market
As the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change intensify, policymakers and businesses are exploring new ways to integrate nature into economic decision-making. One of the approaches is the use of nature credits – market-based instruments designed to reward actions that protect and restore ecosystems. In April, the Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and […]
The EU Organic Regulation: New Requirements For Smallholder Farmers
Organic agriculture continues to grow in popularity worldwide, driven by strong consumer demand, environmental concerns, and evolving food systems. According to the World of Organic Agriculture, published in 2025 by the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) and IFOAM, organic agriculture is practised in almost 190 countries, and nearly 99 million hectares of agricultural land […]
Understanding The EU’s 2040 Vision For Agriculture And Food
Published on 19 February, the European Commission’s highly-anticipated Vision for the Future of EU Agriculture and Food, sets an ambitious perspective and roadmap for Europe’s agri-food system towards 2040 and beyond. To a certain extent, the Vision is a legacy of the Farm-to-Fork strategy, in that it outlines the future of the EU agri-food industry, […]
EU Carbon Removal Certification Framework: Achieving Climate Targets and Supporting the Transformation of The Agri-food Sector
The agri-food sector plays a pivotal role in achieving the EU carbon neutrality and in broader climate mitigation and adaptation measures globally. As the EU ramps up its efforts to achieve climate neutrality approaching the milestone year of 2030, the Carbon Removal Certification Framework (CRCF) emerges as another critical initiative. This framework, which became a […]
EU Sustainability Law: Trends and Expectations for 2025
As we step into 2025, the EU’s sustainability agenda remains firmly in the spotlight. The coming year promises both challenges and opportunities for businesses navigating the intricate web of regulations designed to foster a greener, more competitive Europe. But what exactly should European businesses be preparing for? If you are keen to know what’s coming […]
2024 in Review: Key Political and Legislative Events in the EU
2024 has been a defining year for the EU, marked by political changes in Brussels and new and ambitious legislative goals. With the conclusion of von der Leyen’s first mandate, the bloc has finalised critical legislation tackling pressing environmental and social challenges. As this legislative cycle wraps up, we’ve observed a significant shift in industry […]
Ohana Enters a New Sector: A Primer on EU Agri-food Policies in 2024-2029
The way we produce and consume our food is changing, and it will need to undergo even deeper transformations if we are to meet the EU’s environmental and climate goals. To that end, Ohana is now expanding its scope to collaborate with the agri-food industry in accelerating the sector’s green transition. In this blog article, […]
Understanding EU Climate Law: The Path to Net-Zero by 2050
As the effects of climate change become ever more apparent, the EU must intensify its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, boost energy efficiency and increase the adoption of renewable energy. The EU Climate Law serves as the legal framework to support these efforts, ensuring that we stay on course to achieve climate neutrality by […]
EU Waste Framework Directive: A Deep Dive into the 2023 Revision Proposal
Addressing the issue of waste generation and management is key to safeguarding our planet’s future and, recognising this critical need, the EU Commission developed the Waste Framework Directive (WFD), which will soon be updated. As a cornerstone of the EU’s green transition, the Waste Framework Directive is the first topic covered in our new Sustainability […]