Cork2 Archives - Agricultural and Rural Convention

Janez Potočnik | the case for Sustainable Food Systems

October 4, 2016 ARC

A highlight of Cork2 was the sobering presentation of Janez Potočnik of The Rural Investment Support for Europe (RISE) Foundation. he is also Co-Chair of UN International Resource Panel, Former European Commissioner for Environment, and previously of Research. […]

Cork 2.0 | Declaration or Requiem for Rural Europe?

September 6, 2016 Oliver Moore

Despite a positive sounding declaration at Cork 2.0, Rural Development risks serious funding cuts and de-prioritisation post 2020. This is a key message emerging – albeit obliquely – from Cork 2.0, the EU Commission Rural Development conference. Oliver Moore has more. […]