GARDEN

The project

GARDEN – an Interreg Euro-MED project funded by the European Commission with the following objectives:

• Innovative green logistics

GARDEN is implementing cutting-edge pilot projects in Spain, France, Italy, Greece and Bulgaria to demonstrate the feasibility of sustainable food logistics. These pilot projects will use renewable energy sources such as solar power and biofuels to create carbon-neutral logistics solutions.

• Tackling climate change

By promoting adaptation to climate change and disaster risk prevention, GARDEN aims to make our cities more resilient. Our ecosystem-based approaches allow us to harness the power of nature to support our logistics systems.

• Collaborative efforts

Through our living lab approach, we bring together public and private stakeholders, experts and communities to co-create practical and sustainable solutions for food logistics.

 

Food and logistics towards the energy transition

EStà’s role in the project

As a specialist in economic and sustainability research, EStà leads the project’s evaluation processes and ensures the financial and environmental viability of the proposed solutions.

The partnership

University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture (UNIZAG FSB)

Role: Lead Partner
Country: Croatia
As the lead partner, UNIZAG FSB coordinates the project, leveraging its extensive experience in engineering and environmental research to drive the technical aspects of the project.

FAB’LIM, The Mediterranean Food Territories Lab

Role: Project Partner
Country: France
FAB’LIM focuses on food system sustainability and innovation, contributing to the development of green logistics strategies and frameworks.

CapEnergies

Role: Project Partner
Country: France
CapEnergies, a cluster specializing in sustainable energy, brings its expertise in renewable energy solutions and sustainable mobility to the project, fostering collaborations across sectors.

Ribera Consortium (CRIB)

Role: Project Partner
Country: Spain
CRIB, a network of municipalities in the Valencia region, supports local authorities in implementing renewable energy initiatives and improving public service efficiency, making significant contributions to pilot demonstrations.

University Polytechnic of Marche (UNIVPM)

Role: Project Partner
Country: Italy
UNIVPM provides critical insights into logistics and environmental impact assessments, supporting the design and optimization of short food supply chains.

University of Donja Gorica (UDG)

Role: Project Partner
Country: Montenegro
UDG’s FoodHub focuses on food safety and digitalization, enhancing the project’s technological aspects and external communication strategies.

Centre for Renewable Energy Sources and Saving (CRES)

Role: Project Partner
Country: Greece
CRES contributes to applied research on renewable energy technologies and energy-saving solutions, crucial for the project’s green logistics implementations.

Development Agency of Heraklion (LDO HERAKLION)

Role: Project Partner
Country: Greece
LDO HERAKLION supports regional development through sustainable practices, helping implement pilot projects and local stakeholder engagement.

Bulgarian Association for Transfer of Technology and Innovation (BATTI)

Role: Project Partner
Country: Bulgaria
BATTI focuses on technology transfer and innovation in logistics and energy, playing a key role in supporting the pilot project in Bulgaria and disseminating project results.