The European Green Deal and the nursery sector

Introduction
The European Green Deal influences a growing number of policies affecting nursery production, plant trade and urban greening. European nursery organisations monitor legislative developments related to sustainability, biodiversity, emissions reduction and climate adaptation.

Key points

• The European Green Deal serves as the overarching EU sustainability strategy.
• Policies connected to climate, biodiversity and circular economy increasingly affect horticulture and nursery production.
• Nursery organisations monitor how legislation impacts growers, trade and public greening initiatives.

Topics
EU Green Deal | Sustainability legislation | Climate adaptation | Biodiversity | Policy monitoring | Regulatory harmonisation | EU legislation

Relevant dates

• 11 December 2019 — European Green Deal announced
• Ongoing — implementation of Green Deal-related legislation across EU member states

Research & policy links

• European Green Deal overview
• EU climate policy overview