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Jun 30, 2026

Open letter on the importance of addressing methane from industrially farmed animals to help slow global warming and build farm resilience

The following open letter was delivered on June 30, 2026 to European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Christophe Hansen, in addition to Executive Vice-President, Teresa Ribera; Commissioner for Climate, Net Zero and Clean Growth, Wopke Hoekstra; DG CLIMA Director General, Kurt Vandenberghe; DG AGRI Director General, Elisabeth Werner
May 28, 2026

IATP comments to EU Commission on removal of leather from EUDR

In May, the European Commission proposed that a list of products including leather, hides, and skins be removed from the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
May 28, 2026

IATP comments to CARB on CA SB 1383

Earlier this year, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) opened a public input process to inform the implementation of Senate Bill (SB) 1383, which establishes a methane reduction target for the dairy and livestock sector of 40% below 2013 levels by 20
May 19, 2026

IATP Europe comments on use of international carbon credits to meet EU 2040 climate target

In April, IATP Europe submitted feedback to the European Commission on the plan introduced by the Commission in December 2025 to apply international carbon credits toward the EU's 2040 climate target. The Commission is currently in the process of building a legislative framework for the purchase of international credits, which is expected to be published by the end of this year.
May 14, 2026

IATP Europe gives feedback on the EU Livestock Strategy

In April, IATP Europe submitted feedback on the European Union's upcoming Livestock Strategy, outlining the changes needed to support Europe's farmers, farm workers, and rural communities in a fair, just transition to climate neutrality.
May 8, 2026

IATP Europe gives feedback on EU framework for national 2040 climate targets

This month, IATP Europe submitted feedback on the European Union's framework for its 2040 national climate targets, encouraging the European Commission to build an agriculture-specific greenhouse gas (GHG) emission target and support policy frameworks that help farmers and consumers transition away from high-emitting industrial livestock systems.