The BMEL’s Advisory Councils

An advisory council is a permanent committee that acts in an advisory capacity. The BMEL currently has four advisory councils. They evaluate findings scientifically and advise decision makers or provide practical advice to the BMEL, as is the case with the Advisory Council on Rural Development (Sachverständigenrat Ländliche Entwicklung). To this end, the advisory councils deliver expert reports, issue statements and make recommendations.

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Scientific Advisory Board on Agricultural Policy, Food and Consumer Health Protection

The Scientific Advisory Board on Agricultural Policy, Food and Consumer Health Protection (Wissenschaftlicher Beirat für Agrarpolitik, Ernährung und gesundheitlichen VerbraucherschutzWBAE) is an interdisciplinary body that advises the Ministry in the development of its policies in these areas.

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Scientific Advisory Board on Biodiversity and Genetic Resources

The Scientific Advisory Board on Biodiversity and Genetic Resources (Wissenschaftlicher Beirat für Biodiversität und Genetische Ressourcen) performs the task of advising the BMEL on general and fundamental matters concerning the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.

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Scientific Advisory Board on Forest Policy

The Scientific Advisory Board on Forest Policy (Wissenschaftlicher Beirat für Waldpolitik – WBW) advises and supports the Federal Government in developing the framework for the sustainable management of forests.

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Scientific Advisory Board on Fertiliser Issues

The Scientific Advisory Board on Fertiliser Issues (Wissenschaftlicher Beirat für DüngungsfragenWBD) is an interdisciplinary body that advises the Ministry with expert opinions on all issues regarding fertilisation. Its members are appointed by the Federal Ministry on the basis of the Fertiliser Act and the Ordinance on the Establishment of a Scientific Advisory Board on Fertiliser Issues. The WBD is independent and works on a voluntary basis.

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Advisory Council on Rural Development

The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture is assisted by the Advisory Council on Rural Development

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