Livestock Emissions and Climate Neutrality

This far-reaching book provides in-depth analysis of the EU’s legal framework governing livestock-related emissions. It assesses whether this framework supports or undermines the goal of climate neutrality by 2050.Drawing on law, ecological literature, and post-growth scholarship, Roberto Talenti defines the EU regulatory structure surrounding livestock and develops a novel analytical perspective for evaluating its climate compatibility. He identifies the strengths and limitations of existing legislation, exploring the legal changes required to align regulation with EU climate objectives. Talenti examines EU law’s dual role as both a driver of social change and as a power reinforcing a political economy that may be incompatible with ecological limits and social justice.Livestock Emissions and Climate Neutrality is a valuable resource for scholars and students of EU environmental, agricultural, and climate law, as well as those interested in the governance challenges of climate change, food systems, and environmental transitions. Policymakers and practitioners within these industries will also benefit from its exploration of the legal and policy dimensions of sustainable food systems and livestock production.