Global investments in agricultural land and the role of the EU: Drivers, scope and potential impacts

• Marta Antonelli ^[3] ; Giuseppina Siciliano ^[1] ; Margherita Emma Turvani ^[3] ; Maria Cristina Rulli ^[2]
  1. [1] University of London

     University of London

     Reino Unido

     
  2. [2] Polytechnic University of Milan

     Polytechnic University of Milan

     Milán, Italia

     
  3. [3] IUAV University of Venice, Italy

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• Localización: Land use policy: The International Journal Covering All Aspects of Land Use, ISSN 0264-8377, ISSN-e 1873-5754, Nº. 47, 2015, págs. 98-111
• Idioma: inglés
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  • This paper investigates the recent wave of investments in agricultural land, often referred to as land grabbing; a term that not only emphasises the appropriation of resources by investors but also implies a criticism of their potential impacts on livelihoods and ecosystems in the target countries. This phenomenon has increasingly been the focus of public attention as well as a source of concern for NGOs, international institutions, academia and civil society. More specifically, this study investigates the role that the European Union member states play, both collectively and individually, in this wave of acquisitions in agricultural land, by providing a comprehensive overview of the drivers, scope and potential impacts of these land deals.