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The BMEL makes an active contribution to food security and climate protection at bilateral and multilateral level.

In doing so, it focuses on safe food, transparent consumer information and sustainable agriculture, forestry and fisheries.

It also promotes sustainable animal husbandry and strengthens global food security - supported by partnerships with research and science.

National Strategies

The BMEL develops and implements various national strategies for the sustainable development of the agriculture and food sector.

• Nutrition Strategy “Good Food for Germany” - Ensures a healthy and sustainable diet for the population. More information can be found here
• Organic Strategy 2030 - Aims to achieve a 30% share of organic farming in the agricultural and food sector by 2030. Learn more about this strategy here
• Strengthening Biodiversity - Focuses on protecting genetic resources in agriculture, forestry, and fisheries. Detailed information can be found here

Other strategies in development include:

• Forest Strategy 2050
• Protein Strategy
• Biomass Strategy
• BMEL Cooperation Concept with African Countries and Regions

International Projects

As an international player, the BMEL makes an important contribution to food security and climate protection with its agricultural policy competence and expertise, both within the Federal Government and as a reliable partner at bilateral and multilateral level.
Through its participation in international climate-food partnerships and cooperation with the FAO, the transformation of global agricultural and food systems is being driven forward.

Further information can be found here.

• Bilateral Trust Fund (BTF) with the FAO

Since 2002, the BMEL has been supporting the FAO with the Bilateral Trust Fund (BTF) to promote food security and sustainable agriculture. Since then, a total of 140 projects have been implemented to support countries in securing a qualitatively and quantitatively balanced diet.

The BTF serves as a voluntary commitment by the Federal Republic of Germany to implement the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Together with local partners and the FAO, it contributes to the realization of the right to food both at the political level and through concrete projects.

Further information can be found here

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• Shaping the future together - Examples from our international project work

2024 marks a special anniversary: 20 years ago, the FAO adopted the “Voluntary Guidelines in Support of the Human Right to Adequate Food”, which are groundbreaking for international project work.

They aim to ensure the equitable and sustainable development of food systems in order to secure access to nutritious food for disadvantaged population groups. In recent years, additional guidelines have been developed, e.g. on agroecology and the promotion of women and youth, which support the goal of food sovereignty and climate resilience.

All future international BMEL projects will be guided by these principles of agroecology in order to make local farming systems more sustainable and participatory.

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• Brochure: International projects for sustainable forest management 11th edition - January 2024

This brochure illustrates the BMEL’s international commitment to protecting forests and supporting sustainable forest management.

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• Brochure: We Stand with Ukraine - Support and cooperation projects of the BMEL

Germany stands firmly and resolutely by Ukraine’s side. Just one week after the start of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, which violated international law, the BMEL and the German food industry facilitated first aid deliveries for the people of Ukraine.

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Forums for Sustainability

The BMEL is actively involved in forums that promote sustainable standards in production and supply chains.

• Forum for Sustainable Cocoa
• Forum for Sustainable Protein
• Forum for More Sustainable Protein Feed
• Forum for Sustainable Palm Oil

(Source: BMEL)

as for January 2025