What is EurSafe?

EurSafe is a new, independent organisation, which provides a focal point for those who have a professional interest in the ethical issues involved in agriculture and food supply.  The Society is an interdisciplinary, cross-cultural and non-partisan organisation.

Structure of EurSafe

The European Society for Agricultural and Food Ethics was established in 1999. At the Second EurSafe Congress in Copenhagen the final draft of the Society’s Statutes were approved by members and the Society was formally established.  Following the official resignation of the Founding Board (1999-2000), an Executive Committee of nine members was appointed to govern the society for a period of two years (2000-2002).

Objectives of the Society

EurSafe aims to encourage:

a)  academic education and research on the ethical issues involved in agriculture
and food supply
b)  international debate on the ethical issues involved in agriculture and food supply

Activities of the Society

EurSafe strives to achieve its aims through various activities:

1)  organising a communication network for people from professional practice, academic disciplines, social organisations and public administration maintaining a database for this network
2)  organising scientific conferences; organising events of all kinds to stimulate public debate
3)  publishing newsletters
4)  organising a variety of meetings to promote public awareness of the issues
5)  promoting visiting professorships and initiating special chairs at prominent universities
6)  initiating incentive prizes