On April 13, the European Commission launched an online consultation on how science and innovation can help the EU ensuring safe, nutritious, sufficient and sustainable food globally.
The consultation is linked to the theme of this year’s Expo Milano 2015 – Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life, which aims to go beyond cultural activities and open a “real political debate on global food security and sustainability”. The discussion document can be found here.
Mr. Franz Fischler, Chairman of the Expo 2015 EU Scientific Steering Committee, said: “I believe that science and innovation are crucial if we are to guarantee access to safe and nutritious food for all, produced in a sustainable way. I hope that the consultation and the discussion paper will steer a global debate.”
The consultation is available online for input by all interested stakeholders until 1 September. The results of the consultation will be published on 15 October, ahead of World Food Day.