The European Commission (CE), together with the European Food Security Authority (EFSA) and the support of its partners from all over Europe, They have given their support to launch the #Planthealth4Life campaign for the third year. This is a crossborder initiative that is intended to protect the health of plants and that is looking for the consciousness of public opinion about the importance they have for our economy, the environment and in our daily lives.
Both Climate change, such as trade, tourism and other activities, exert strong pressure on plants health When confronted with vermin and diseases. And these circumstances can have environmental and economic consequences of devastating relationships.
May is the month of the #Planthealth4life campaignthat renewed energy and a new approach. And that uses the start of the two previous editions to consolidate a greater commitment within and outside the European Union.
3ª Campaña #Planthealth4life
«When citizens understand the vital role that plays the health of plants in their lives, from food at their tables to the air they breathe, they become powerful agents of change», Sylvain Giraud explains, head of the plant health unit of the general directorate of Food Health (DG Sante).
«#Planthealth4life reminds us that all people can work together on an important change If we stay informed and make well -meditated decisions that help us protect what a support is for everyone and all».
«A plant is more than a plant: it can also be a means to transport other living organisms», Says Giuseppe Stancanelli, team manager for the evaluation of phytosanitarian risk in the EFSA. «Plants move in our interconnected world as they had never done before.
This is why EU is based on an empirical risk assessment to understand and manage potential threats to the health of plantshelp our environment, our agriculture and our biodiversity. Via the campaign #Planthealth4life, We contribute to increasing consciousness throughout Europe».
The campaign #Planthealth4life This year, with a greater emphasis on the participation, cooperation and training of citizens, the partners of 26 EU member states, 5 countries in the present phase to the EU and Switzerland brings together to increase consciousness and to inspire critical thinking in relation to the Vital connections between plant health, the environment and our daily lives.
Emphasize concrete measures and community participation, The campaign does not only encourage informed citizens to thinkBut also to share their knowledge and to inspire others to participate in the collective effort to protect our ecosystems and economies.
Plant health and its impact on our lives
Weld Plants form 80% of the food we eat feed the animals that we raise for food and clean the air that we breathe. But this is not all: plant health translates into good agricultural yields that influence the availability of food and food prices for consumers.
He Climate change and human activities, such as trade and travel, exert strong pressure on plants. The spread of vermin and plant diseases can have devastating economic and environmental consequences. For example bacteria -outbreaks Xylella annoying, The Olivares of South -Italia have been destroyed for more than a decade, causing the loss of millions of trees and threatening biodiversity and local economies.
However, Much of citizenship is not aware of why the health of plants is so important. #Planthealth4life It is intended to increase collective consciousness with regard to the risks for plants and the role that corresponds to each of us for protection.
Andrzej Chodkowski, Chief Inspector of Plant Health of Poland, encourages to participate in #Planthealth4life And ask “”For everyone Work along and to take care of the plants in their immediate environment So that we can enjoy the rich green and give life among everyone: “Protect plants, protect life!”
Spread the message and don’t forget to participate!
The participation of every European and European is essential to maintain the health of the plants. Visit the #Planthealth4life website And discover how this campaign encourages the public to protect the health of plants. The sources offered include press materials, publications in social networks and videos.
The campaign is open to everyone, with special attention to:
- Travel and curious people Who likes to explore the world and nature.
- Gardener who cultivate their vegetables, flowers and trees at home and take care of their vegetables.
- Families Worried about the food taken by their sons and daughters and the desire to protect agricultural communities, the environment and biodiversity for future generations.
This year, #Planthealth4life It will visit fairs, exhibitions and schools from the participating countries. Check the National Website page of the campaign to see what is happening in your country And stay attentive for more information as it is available.