NAT

From a socialist and progressive perspective, the NAT Commission for Natural Resources has a unique window of opportunity to leverage its cross-sector policy expertise to strengthen the Committee of the Regions’ position on pressing issues such as the depletion of natural resources, the digital divide or ageing population in rural areas. It brings together agriculture, food policy, health, rural, maritime, forest, tourism, consumer and civil protection. The NAT Members can influence policy developments covering the whole food production chain, targeting sustainable land use and benefiting rural and coastal communities, addressing health threats and boosting health promotion and prevention, stimulating maritime and rural economies, maintaining Europe's leadership in sustainable tourism and keeping consumers and citizens safe and protected. Moreover, it will play a fundamental role on the implementation of the ecological transition, mainly by greening the future common agricultural policy.

The remit of the Commission for Natural Resources covers the following fields:

• The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
• Rural development
• Maritime policy
• Fisheries
• Public health
• Tourism
• Civil protection
• Forestry
• Food production
• Consumer protection