Federal Ministries of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) and Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity (BMLEH) | Source | Report |
This report outlines Germany’s strategy for a socially just and resilient transformation of agricultural and food systems, aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda, the Paris Agreement, and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). Led by the BMEL and BMUV, the strategy follows a One Health approach, linking human, animal, ecosystem, and climate health.
Domestic priorities include expanding organic farming and food markets to 30% by 2030, advancing livestock reform through mandatory state husbandry labelling and federal investment support, and mitigating climate change by reducing nitrous oxide (N2O) and methane emissions (CH4), improving fertilizer management, and enhancing carbon storage via soil and peatland protection. The Food and Nutrition Strategy further promotes healthier, plant-based diets, regional value chains, and halving food waste by 2030.
Internationally, Germany commits to sustainable value chains, including deforestation-free sourcing and fair trade, supported by the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG). It engages in global partnerships such as the CFS, Global Alliance for Food Security, and the Agroecology Coalition, while fostering innovation and digitalization to improve efficiency and resilience. The strategy underscores the need for broad societal participation and a reorientation of the EU Common Agricultural Policy toward “public money for public services” to reward farmers for environmental contributions.
