ZA-NExUS: Sustainable agricultural policy – conserving nature, protecting the environment

Prof. Dr. Johannes Sauer

Funded by the German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation

Project partners: Wageningen University (Coordinator),  Technical University Munich, University of Osnabrück und  Justus Liebig University Gießen

„Sustainable agricultural policy – conserving nature, protecting the environment” develops scientifically based options for the future development of agricultural policy from the perspective of nature conservation and environmental protection. With a focus on Germany and Europe, the project conducts a systematic review of the systemic environmental impacts of agricultural activities. On this base, the project develops a vision for a multifunctional agriculture that is compatible with nature conservation and environmental protection, as well alternative strategic options  which are also assessed.