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🌍 Explore the Dynamics of Environmental Upgrading in Global Value Chains! 📈 Our ONE members Stefano Ponte, Valentina De Marchi, Marco Bettiol, and Eleonora Di Maria have recently unveiled their research, "The horizontal governance of environmental upgrading: Lessons from the Prosecco and Valpolicella wine value chains in Italy," at Environment and Planning A: Economy and Space. Their study illuminates the pivotal role of horizontal governance in driving environmental upgrading within global value chains (#GVCs). This includes elements such as institutional support, civil society pressure, and local-level political dynamics. Dive into their insights and join the conversation on sustainable global value chains! 🍇🍷🌱 #EnvironmentalUpgrading #GlobalValueChains #SustainabilityResearch #ImpactScholars https://lnkd.in/e8g7fn6a

Interesting event on food systems governance with a special focus on the environment. #foodsystems #governance #transformation

Five more innovative projects to be implemented thanks to the Government of Poland. This year the projects are in agriculture, water and sanitation, food industry, environmental sustainability, and technology.

Great #sustainablefoodsystems debate this morning with EURACTIV and thought-provoking panellists. The consensus was that a more sustainable food system must include a reduction in animal production and consumption, and a significant increase of fruits, vegetables, wholegrains, legumes, nuts and seeds in people's diets. We believe alternative products to meat and dairy play an important role in the transition towards healthier and more sustainable diets, as people look for tasty foods. We need goals for procurement, better food environments, more accurate prices and removal of VAT difference, other barriers (such as denomination restrictions) and a real commitment and target for 2030. The climate clock is ticking! #farmtofork #researchandinnovation #sustainablefoodsystemsframework #EUproteinplan #justtransition

🌱🌐 Do you want to help shape the future of the EU’s agri-food industry? The European Commission has launched a public consultation to find out how to make the sector more green and digital. Policymakers, experts, and stakeholders who are working in the industry are called to share their views and help develop a transition pathway for the agri-food ecosystem. Discover more about this targeted public consultation ⬇

"The future of agriculture in the EU - assessing the state of agri-food policy and what could lie ahead for the next Commission" was the subject at an excellent and inspiring conference organized by the Representation of Flanders and Think Tank EUROPA.   Despite the lack of equality in the panel 😅, there was agreement that the green transition will also be high on the agenda for the next Commission and EU-Parliament.   Good open dialogue with all stakeholders is imperative, as is thorough preparation in the Commission with a view to ensuring the right balances between the many different challenges we face in the EU.

Great to see the development of the Geospatial Data Sharing (GDS) Protocol as a first step in providing a consistent framework to improve assessments related to deforestation and product traceability.

It's great to observe the establishment of a Geospatial Data sharing protocol. This has the potential to greatly facilitate the successful implementation of EUDR and enhance transparency in the supply chain.

🌍 In an era where transparency is paramount, tracing the origin of raw materials to the exact harvesting site is essential. This is not just about the EU Deforestation Regulation but for all stakeholders committed to ensuring their materials have not caused deforestation or originate from controversial sources.   🌱 In a collaborative effort with leading certification schemes, corporations, and with the significant support of FAO, Preferred by Nature is proud to introduce a trailblazing Protocol. This tool empowers businesses worldwide, offering a blueprint to trace raw materials precisely, going beyond EU standards, and championing global sustainable practices. Together, let's define a new global benchmark! 🔗 Dive in and join the worldwide movement: https://lnkd.in/gpKxdi7b

Webinar Recording: Transformative food systems governance and the environmental agenda: Lessons from the national and city level https://lnkd.in/eXqt_XBH The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) have hosted an online webinar to launch the Food systems governance and the environmental agenda discussion paper and policy note, on 13 September 2023 from 15h to 16h CEST. How can we tackle the triple planetary crisis by using food systems governance as an entry point? Learn more by watching our online webinar presenting these Publications aimed at shedding light, raising awareness, and inspiring decision-makers and practitioners, especially in the environmental sector to inform future policy processes on food systems and the environment.  #foodsystems #foodsystemtransformation #sustainablefoodsystems #foodpolicy #policy #planetaryhealth #environment #environmental #environmentalimpact #cityplanning #pollution #planetarycrisis #foodcrisis #globalfoodcrisis