We were thrilled to co-organize the 4th MAIA Policy Roundtable and 2nd Workshop on Sustainable Food Systems: Bringing the Farm to Fork into a Regional Perspective as part of EURegionsWeek! ðð±
Held on October 8th, both in Brussels and online, the event gathered policymakers, experts, and stakeholders to explore sustainable food systems and short supply chains. Discussions focused on how European regions can lead in transforming food production, distribution, and consumption to reduce environmental impacts.
Key takeaways:
â¢Â   The need for short food supply chains to reduce emissions and promote food security.
â¢Â   Insights into the EU Farm to Fork Strategy and Comm
on Agricultural Policy for fostering sustainable agriculture.
â¢Â   Regional success stories and challenges in promoting local food systems.
â¢Â   Collaborative workshop exercises on overcoming barriers and building a shared vision for sustainable food systems.
â¢Â   Untapped GHG abatement potential of shifting to healthy dietary patterns based on projections from the FABLE Calculator.
â¢Â   By mid-century, agriculture and agricultural peatlands in the EU can cut their greenhouse gas emissions by 60 %.
The event was a great platform for knowledge exchange and identifying actionable recommendations for regional, national, and EU policies.