The aim of the work is to determine the role of biodiversity in agriculture and fishery in contributing to ensure food security. Chapters: Food security and biodiversity conservation key challenges of the 21st century. Factors influencing the loss of biodiversity. Methods of assessing...

The purpose of the study is to analyse the proposals concerning the Common Agriculture Policy. The authors of chapters focus on the possible consequences of the future shape of CAP, particularly for the food sector and rural areas in selected European countries