EStà’s new article on governance practices in the transformation of Italian food systems has been published in Frontiers. The mapping conducted by EStà and CIHEAM Bari highlights the role of medium-sized cities and territorial coalitions, the leading role of municipalities and the third sector, and the gradual institutionalization of food policies.
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EStà guided an international class in exploring the challenges of contemporary food systems. Through stakeholder engagement tools, participatory processes, Living Labs, and the Theory of Change, Andrea Calori, Bianca Minotti, and Francesca La Rocca proposed a practical and critical approach to food policy, grounded in the integration of research and action, the strengthening of relationships among local stakeholders, and learning derived not only from successes but also from failures and lessons learned in the field.
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The Master’s programme trains specialists capable of devising and managing cutting-edge projects and initiatives in the field of sustainable food systems policy
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Il progetto URBAGRI+ nasce per rispondere a precise differenze territoriali. L'agricoltura urbana presenta caratteristiche specifiche a seconda delle regioni d'Europa, in base alle condizioni climatiche, ai quadri normativi nazionali e ai diversi contesti socio-economici.
Read more The URBAGRI+ project, co-funded by the European Erasmus+ programme, aims to organise the adaptation of a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) on urban agriculture at European level.
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EStà participated in Athens in the 3rd meeting of the Green Living Areas community under the Interreg Euro-MED program, an opportunity for European projects focused on urban sustainability to exchange ideas. The event marked the transition from a pilot phase to one more focused on integrating solutions into local policies, with an emphasis on transferability, governance, and long-term impact.
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The project aims to decarbonise last-mile food logistics in five EU countries through pilot trials in Spain, France, Italy, Greece and Bulgaria to demonstrate the feasibility of sustainable food logistics. These pilot projects will utilise renewable energy sources such as solar power and biofuels to create carbon-neutral logistics solutions. Coordinated by the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture at the University of Zagreb, GARDEN addresses the pressing environmental challenges posed by traditional food logistics systems. The comprehensive approach combines innovative technologies, strategic planning and community engagement to create greener and healthier urban environments.
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Urban food policy: a key component of the city of Padua’s strategy to reduce climate-changing emissions
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EStà is a partner of the AfriFoodLinks project, leading the organization of Policy-Oriented Living Labs across several African cities. By mobilizing diverse stakeholders and fostering open innovation in policy and social fields, EStà drives collaborative solutions for more sustainable and inclusive food systems.
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The collaboration between EStà and the Heinrich Böll Foundation stems from the need to produce rigorous analyses on issues crucial to sustainability and social equity at the European level. The reports aim to fill a knowledge gap regarding European models, providing policymakers and stakeholders with the assessment tools necessary to address the challenges of food security, ecological sustainability, and social justice. EStà contributes to the partnership with its recognized technical expertise in the analysis of urban food systems and food policies. This expertise is essential for developing research that is not merely descriptive but provides concrete data and benchmarks useful for informing public policy and guiding the transition toward more equitable and resilient food systems at the local and international levels.
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EStà was in Montpellier from November 5 to 7 on for the 5th Steering Commitee of the Interreg Euro-MED GARDEN project, which aims to decarbonize logistics for food supply and the management of bio-waste, packaging, and used containers in Mediterranean cities.
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AfriFOODlinks The project A model project for urban food transformation in African contexts Launched in 2022 and coordinated by ICLEI Africa, AfriFOODlinks is a European Union-funded project involving more than 65 African and European cities committed to transforming urban food systems and promoting African knowledge sovereignty and local leadership in research and decision-making processes. In ... <a title="The added value of AfriFOODlinks at the MUFPP Global Forum 2025" class="read-more" href="https://assesta.it/en/the-added-value-of-afrifoodlinks-at-the-mufpp-global-forum-2025/" aria-label="Read more about The added value of AfriFOODlinks at the MUFPP Global Forum 2025">Read more</a>
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