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For permission requests, contct to the publisher, The Nakło Foundation, at the address above. 760.266.4404 | [email protected] ABOUT President Deep roots in Europe Daniel Kruse, The European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) is the only pan-European EIHA President, membership organization in the industrial hemp sector. We equally represent the has been in the hemp industry interests of hemp producing and processing companies. EIHA was originally since 1995. He is Hemp Manifesto formed almost 19 years ago and was offcially founded in 2005. With offces in the founder and CEO of Hempro Int. both Brussels and Cologne, our membership encompasses 25 EU states and 12 ndustrial hemp can play a major role as Europe climate change. GmbH & Co. KG, a additional countries including members from North America and Asia, primarily takes on the economic challenges of the coming “Today’s environmental and health catastrophes are vertically integrated years, the European Industrial Hemp Association the price the world is paying for . global economic farmers, processors and manufacturers who represent the entire value chain from Dusseldorf-based (EIHA) said as it released a roadmap to the crop’s growth based on individualism, greed and disrespect of seed to shelf. Our primary tasks are to monitor EU hemp related policies and to producer and future this spring. all other forms of life,” the document states. wholesaler of hemp foods, bulk raw provide the EU decision makers with accurate and reliable information on which Citing the “huge potential” of the European hemp “Nonetheless, in the face of the most recent events, to base legislative and regulatory frameworks. EIHA is currently monitoring the materials for food, textiles, accessories I industry to speed up transition toward an environmen- humans seem to acknowledge this and recognize that and cosmetics. Kruse is also senior advi- tally sustainable economy, EIHA’s Hemp Manifesto most of the threats we are now compelled to address following policies: CAP reform, Hemp extracts/Novel Food regulation; THC & sor to entrepreneurs, startups, investors specifcally emphasizes hemp’s promise for eco- are indeed a direct consequence of human intervention. CBD in feed, food and cosmetics; Life Cycle Assessment of hemp materials; and and other industry stakeholders through nomic sustainability in rural development. “Te whole “Te change of mindset now needs to be translated HempConsult GmbH, an independent CO2 impacts as well as environmental concerns. economy of rural areas could be positively impacted,” into concrete proposals and eventually into decisive consulting firm. He was elected Presi- particularly considering the potential for use of the actions, because only a drastic change in our patterns dent of the EIHA in November 2019. Administration whole hemp plant – its seeds, stalks, fowers and leaves, would help us deviate from a dangerous trajectory,” the according to the document, which underscores the manifesto reads. Based in EIHA’s Brussels office, Lorenza is a veteran Board Members positive impact hemp could have under 10 key recom- Noting that public policy should promote hemp in policy advisor and communication manager at the mendations. food, feed and manufactured products while fnanc- European level. She has led EIHA’s efforts in Brussels EIHA released the manifesto in time for Earth ing the development of sustainable value chains, Te Day 2020 to underscore hemp’s potential for reducing Hemp Manifesto urges the following: since February 2019, having worked with a number of MEPs to propose reforms affecting hemp in the EU’s Common Agriculture Policy. Lorenza previously 1. EU Member States should allocate part of direct subsidies for the develop- advised interests in the oil and gas sector, and led the ment of hemp production. European Association of Independent Winegrowers. 2.Te contribution to the environment of the hemp plant should be recognized Lorenza Romanese and the use of hemp for carbon farming encouraged. EIHA Managing Director Catherine Wilson