The 9th International Conference on Agricultural and Biological Sciences (ABS 2023)

Abstract: The European Green Deal is the most important vision and strategy of the vision of the European Union related to sustainability, green technologies and high environmental standards. Agriculture is one of the most important sectors of the European Union that interferes a lot with European policies, exceptionally environmental policies. According to Europe's new strategy, the most important strategies and policies connected with environmental and agricultural policies are:
—— EU Farm to Fork Strategy;
—— EU soil strategy for 2030;
—— EU Climate Law;
—— 2030 Climate Target Plan;
—— EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030;
—— EU's Circular Economy Action Plan.

Keywords: sustainability, environmental policy, organic farming, agricultural policy, European Green Deal 

Biography: Cristian Popescu is an Associate Professor Dr. Eng. at the University of Pitesti, Romania, with over 17 years of experience in the following areas: Agricultural and Environmental Policies and Legislation, Project Management, Sustainability, Plant Science, Agri-Environment. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture and Law, a Master’s degree in Management and a Doctoral degree in Agricultural Sciences. He also obtained an Erasmus Student Scholarships for one semester in Belgium, at Ghent University, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering. He was a member and director for Research and Educational Projects financed by the Romanian Ministry of Education and Research and manager of a project financed with European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development under the Common Agricultural Policy of European Union. Member in international research project: European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme. He is Executive Editor for Current Trends in Natural Sciences journal. Cristian is member of editorial scientific board, Executive Editor, Regional Editor, Associate Editor for international journals. He is member of national and international professional associations, reviewer for prestigious international journals and evaluator for research - development projects within the national competitions in Romania. He was Invited Professor and Keynote Speaker for conferences, webinars and participated in international teaching and training mobilities by Erasmus program in countries from Europe, Asia, Africa. He is promoter and responsible for bilateral Erasmus Agreements in agricultural sciences, horticulture and environment with European Partners. Cristian is the author or co-author of 9 books and more than 50 papers published in international scientific journals.