Vidzeme Living Lab: Representatives from Vidzeme municipalities (Latvia) learn about the city and county of Tartu’s (Estonia) experience with organic food in school and kindergarten meals
From April 8 to 9, Vidzeme municipalities specialists, Vidzeme Planning Region, and Latvian Rural Forum representatives participated in a study tour to Tartu City and County, Estonia, as part of the Cities 2030 Vidzeme Living Lab. The tour aimed to learn about experience in Estonia organizing procurements at educational institutions, including organic food products into their menus, meal planning, and food waste reduction.
‘Clear as glass’ – Integrated Pest Management 2024
Integrated Pest Management in the spotlight during ‘Clear as glass’ The latest edition of Clear as glass, held on Thursday 8 February, focused on integrated pest management (IPM). Jolien Claerbout provided an overview of how growers can apply IPM on their farms. This was followed by a series of presentations from companies showcasing their products […]
Tasteful change: a farm-to-table conversation
Will you still be eating plant-based tomorrow? Or will you opt for half and half? This seems to be the question when it comes to our future eating habits. This question is part of the ‘protein shift’, the Flemish ambition to replace animal products in our meals with more plant-based alternatives. A wise choice for […]
Vidzeme Living Lab: Discussion on school catering issues and how to promote healthier food choices
On January 9, the project CITIES2030 Vidzeme Living Lab took place in the restaurant “Pavāru māja” (Cook’s House) in Līgatne (Latvia). The restaurant was awarded the MICHELIN Green Star 2024 for its commitment to sustainable practices.
Regional Event – Digital Technologies in Sustainable Food Systems
Food Systems Dialogues (FSDs) are a global series of facilitated round table discussions that encourage collective action for transforming food systems. These dialogues provide an important opportunity for participants to debate, collaborate, and take action towards a better future. Cities2030 continuously promotes participation in the (FSDs). In this context, an Independent FSD was conducted in […]
Digital technologies in a sustainable food system – Cities2030 project conference – North Macedonia
To explore the transformative power of digital technologies in agriculture, LAB Velika Gorica partners recently gathered at the two-day international FSD conference “Digital Technologies in Sustainable Food Systems” in North Macedonia, 14-15 November 2023.
Vidzeme Lab: Steps towards changes in the food system in Latvia
The international forum “Mission: Establishing a Bioregion in the Gauja National Park” was held on 25 October in Sigulda, Culture Centre “Siguldas devons”. Vidzeme Planning Region, Cēsis Municipality, Sigulda Municipality, the Association “Greenfest”, Latvian Rural Advisory and Education Centre were the main organizers of the forum. Experts from Latvia and abroad gathered to present the bioregion concept and activities in Europe, and to share inspiring examples of forward-thinking regional development.
Cities2030 at the 6th IEEE Future Networks World Forum 2023 in Baltimore
Link: https://fnwf2023.ieee.org/committees/organizing-committee The IEEE Future Networks Initiative brings together over 500 experts to discuss advancements in 5G technology. The conference has grown annually and representatives of the University of Luxemburg participated in presenting Cities2030 also in previous editions. This final project year, Prof. Latif Ladid participated in a presentation titled, Global Blockchain Food Supply, discussing […]
The energy transition within Flemish greenhouse horticulture was a focus point of the’Clear as Glass event’
Flemish greenhouse horticulture is at a pivotal point in its energy transformation journey, with the goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050. For some, this represents a significant challenge, while others view the impact of this transition as an energy drain. The most recent edition of Glashelder, held on Thursday 9 November at Agrotopia, therefore […]
Velika Gorica LAB at the 22nd GASTRO TUROPOLJA – Let’s transform the food system together
No Plan can be successful without the involvement, connection, and participation of all the stakeholders necessary for its implementation, so we hereby invite all representatives of food producers and processors, trade, hospitality, the scientific and academic community, local and regional self-government units, non-profit organizations and initiatives and associations and companies to participate in this much-needed initiative and sign the Agreement with the Ministry of Agriculture.