Agroforestry Policy Workshop (closed event)

19 May 2026, Recinte Modernista Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain

The upcoming reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for the 2028–2034 programming period presents an important opportunity to strengthen the role of agroforestry in European agricultural systems. As the EU aims to improve resilience, competitiveness, and sustainability in the face of climate change, biodiversity loss, and growing geopolitical uncertainty, agroforestry offers a practical and multifunctional land-use approach with significant environmental, economic, and social benefits.

Despite its recognised potential, agroforestry uptake across Europe remains limited, highlighting persistent challenges in policy implementation, governance structures, access to finance, and knowledge transfer.

This closed workshop will bring together policymakers, agricultural advisors, farmer representatives, financial actors, and innovation stakeholders to discuss intensively how agroforestry can be more effectively integrated into the post-2027 CAP framework.

The event will focus on three key thematic areas:

Regulation and Governance
Exploring how CAP governance frameworks can better support agroforestry adoption, reduce administrative burdens, and improve coordination between agricultural and forestry policies.

Digitalisation and Innovation
Examining the role of digital tools, monitoring systems, and advisory services in supporting results-based implementation and improving access to agroforestry knowledge.

Finance and Investment
Discussing financing models and investment mechanisms that can improve the economic viability of agroforestry systems, including blended finance approaches and private-sector engagement.

The workshop aims to contribute to the broader policy debate on strengthening agroforestry implementation across Europe by identifying practical recommendations to improve governance, mobilise investment, and support farmers in the transition towards more resilient land-use systems.

The event is co-organised by EMEA, CREAF, EFI, BETA Tech Center, and CTFC as part of the ReForest project.