Policy Workshop – Integrating Soil Nutrient Budgets into EU Climate Policy: Building Climate-Competitive Agriculture

On 29 April 2026, within the framework of the ESNI-NERM Conference in Brussels, the NutriBudget project will host a policy session aimed at supporting the development of evidence-based recommendations for policymakers to align regulatory frameworks and financial instruments that can make nutrient management cost-effective and attractive.

Context and objectives

As EU climate policies continue to evolve, with initiatives such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and carbon farming gaining momentum, the agricultural sector faces increasing pressure to reconcile environmental performance with economic competitiveness.

This session will focus on identifying practical policy pathways to support the uptake of efficient and climate-friendly nutrient management practices. It will explore how regulatory frameworks and financial instruments can better enable farmers and the agri-food value chain to adopt cost-effective solutions.

Key discussion areas

The panel will focus on how soil nutrient budgeting can support the alignment of agricultural practices with EU climate policies. Key topics will include:

• Nutrient management and carbon farming practices
• Competitiveness in the evolving agricultural policy landscape
• Policy tools and support mechanisms

Speakers

• Emmanuel Petel – Environmental Policy Coordinator – DG Agri
• Mathieu Mal – Policy Officer for Agriculture and Climate – European Environmental Bureau
• Julia Tanzer – Technology and Innovation Consultant – Proman

Practical information

• Date: 29 April 2026
• Time: 12:00 – 13:00
• Format: In-person
• Venue: Les Ateliers des Tanneurs, Brussels