1、ByClaudine FOUCHEROT(Chamber of Agriculture of Normandy)Julia GRIMAULT(Institute for Climate Economics)Simon MARTEL(Institute for Climate Economics)EUROPE-WIDE VS REGIONAL CERTIFICATION FRAMEWORKS:The future European framework can provide clarity but raises anumber of governance issuesA diversity of
2、 standards,but why?Kyoto certification Voluntary certification(mainly)in southerncountriesPublic certification in EuropePrivate certification in EuropeTowards a european frameworkFor 25 yearsFor 20 yearsFor 5 yearsFor 5 to 2 yearsTomorrowThe future European framework can provide clarity and harmoniz
3、ationDrawbacks of the current situation:Confusion for farmers and funders:how to evaluate the quality of each standard/methodology,what and who to trust?Reputation risk for the whole market if low-quality standards get criticized The future European framework can provide clarity and harmonizationBut
4、 it raises questions:1.What is the future of existing standards?2.What level of centralization for the European framework,with the challenges of comparability and robustness,as well as adaptability to different contexts and operationality?A survey will be launched with 3 levels of centralization for
5、 the different certification components:EUSurvey-Survey(europa.eu)Highly centralised scenario with most of the certification components produced and approved at the EU levelNational level plays a strong role in the European Framework with a strong involvement of Member StatesExisting standards(publi
6、c or private)play a strong role in the process.Centralisation levelCREDIBLE EU carbon farmingSufficient involvement of local players in supporting farmers is essential Initial carbon diagnostics Action planImplementation of action plan mesuresFinal carbon diag