Rural affairs
The land and water-based or green industries are important primary industries. They account for a significant share of land use in rural areas and have a unique role in the management of the landscape’s natural and cultural values. This provides conditions for conducting other forms of business activities in rural areas, such as activities related to experiences and recreation. The policy area also includes issues relating to livestock, fisheries, hunting and game management, agriculture, forestry and food.
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Speech by Isabella Lövin at the International Fisheries Transparency Initiative conference
Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI), Mauretanien, 3 February 2016. Check against delivery.
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Important success at World Trade Organisation Ministerial Conference in Nairobi
Following five days of intensive negotiations in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, the 162 member countries of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) were able to reach a new global trade agreement. The agreement includes regulations for export support for agricultural products, preferential treatment for least-developed countries and a separate agreement to eliminate tariffs on technology products. Liberia and Afghanistan were welcomed as new members.
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A rural development programme for Sweden
On 26 May 2015 the European Commission approved the Swedish Rural development program. The Rural Development Programme is the government's main tool for rural development. The fact sheet explains the content of the programme.
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Sweden signs sustainable agriculture and forestry initiatives at climate conference in Paris
Forests and agriculture were in the spotlight on 1 December at the COP21 climate conference. The Government has chosen to support two initiatives. The first aims to reduce deforestation, restore degraded forests and secure communities’ rights to sustainably use the forests they live and work in. The second initiative aims to improve the potential of agricultural land to contribute to food production and climate change efforts.
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A Swedish maritime strategy
A Swedish maritime strategy – for people, jobs and the environment. Summary.
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Sweden takes a seat on Forest Europe General Coordinating Committee
Minister for Rural Affairs Sven-Erik Bucht took part in a high-level Forest Europe Ministerial Conference in Madrid on 20 October. For the first time, Sweden has now taken a seat on the Forest Europe General Coordinating Committee.
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Water and food security in a future that is not what it used to be
In this tenth volume of the Swedish FAO Committee’s series of discussion papers, the significance of water for food security, globally and for different groups of people, is discussed.
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Speech at EAT Food Forum
Stockholm 2 June Check against delivery.
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New Ministry of Enterprise and Innovation as of 1 January 2015
The Government’s objective is that Sweden will have the lowest unemployment in the EU by 2020. The new Ministry of Enterprise and Innovation will be the hub of activities to create jobs and sustainable growth throughout the country.
