This report contains a comprehensive identification and review of published peer-reviewed literature and other accessible information on the effects of farming practices that could be influenced by the CAP Pillar 1 greening measures on biodiversity, water, soils, climate mitigation and...

The objective of this evaluation study was to carry out an evaluation of the payment for agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment ('greening measures') under the Direct Payments Regulation, part of Pillar 1 of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). It covers 17...

The scope of the evaluation covers the chapter of the direct payments regulation relating to the payment for agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment (chapter 3 of Title III of Regulation (EU) 1307/2013), the so-called 'greening payment'. Where relevant to the...

Impacts of climate change such as increased surface temperatures, changing precipitation patterns and prolonged draughts are becoming increasingly evident. People working on and with the land are most directly affected. To limit and manage those negative impacts, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions...