Sustainable Food in Urban Communities

01/02/2013 30/04/2015

Closed

Developing low-carbon and resource-efficient urban food systems, by focusing on three areas: growing, delivering and enjoying food.

Summary

Partners

Lead Partner : Brussels - Belgium

Amersfoort - Netherlands
Athens - Greece
Bristol
Gothenburg - Sweden

Lyon - France
Messina - Italy
Oslo - Norway
Ourense - Spain
Vaslui - Romania

Timeline

2013

Project launch

2015

Project completed

Introduction

The thematic network "Sustainable Food in Urban Communities" involves ten European cities that wish to grow, deliver and enjoy more sustainable food.

We are looking for joint, effective and sustainable solutions to develop low-carbon and resource-efficient urban food systems.

Network Outputs

Articles

Articles

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Articles

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Stara Zagora launches stakeholder discussions on labour market challenges

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