Mapping Report on Agroforestry Sector Finance and Policy

Abstract

This report examines the policy framework for agroforestry in Europe and identifies the gaps in the existing regulations, policies and financial mechanisms. It provides an inventory of data and information gathered through the review of scientific literature, policy documents and online sources. First, this report describes the current policy framework for agriculture and forestry, focusing on the EU policies, including the European Green Deal, Biodiversity and Farm to Fork strategies, EU forestry strategy for 2030, Common agricultural policy (CAP), and State aid rules. Then, it gives an overview of the agroforestry policy landscape in twenty European (17 EU and 3 non-EU) countries by examining the role of agroforestry in each country, the implementation of the CAP at national level, and existing national policies. Finally, the report explores the links between agriculture, forestry and carbon markets, with a focus on the contribution of agroforestry to climate change mitigation through its possible future integration into carbon markets and the role of carbon farming at the EU level.

Keywords: Agroforestry, Finance and policy, CAP, Carbon farming