[INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE] Urban Food System Transformation – Final event in Croatia
Velika Gorica LAB invites you to the final international conference “Urban Food System Transformation” as part of the Horizon2020 Cities2030 project. Join us and be a part of the changes leading towards a more sustainable future! Conference Languages: Croatian and English – translation provided
[WORKSHOP] How to deal with food waste: Opportunities for entrepreneurs
The city of Velika Gorica, in cooperation with VG Čistoća (City cleaning services) and the Development Agency VE-GO-RA, invites you to a specialized workshop for entrepreneurs “How to deal with food waste: Opportunities for entrepreneurs” to be held on June 13, 2024. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the location of the Entrepreneurial Incubator, Podložnica 6, Velika Gorica.
[CONFERENCE] The role of cities in reducing and preventing food waste, and how they can work together to achieve this goal – FSDs
Velika Gorica LAB promotes the initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture “Food is not waste” and we call for joint action through the Voluntary Agreement, which has already been positively accepted by the City.
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.
Cities2030 at the Degrowth conference in Zagreb
The conference brought together activists, artists, academics, practitioners, political representatives and the general public to explore possible ways of caring and resilience for people and the planet. The conference will cover topics such as climate justice, alternative economies and transformational climate policy.
Velika Gorica Lab at the three-day program for the transformation of local food systems – Cities2030
Three-day program gathered around eighty participants from European partners to transfer the knowledge and experiences of 41 partner countries, all with the same goal of transforming the food system in their cities and regions.
The purpose of the three-day program is to encourage personal interaction between consortium members to build much-needed professional working relationships and expand and strengthen networks between CRFS and external partners.
Let’s transform the food system TOGETHER – Become part of the solution – Food is not waste
There are a number of reasons to donate leftover food that is still safe to eat. One of the most important reasons is to help people who are in need, but you should definitely add economic savings and a positive ecological aspect, since large amounts of surplus food that end up as waste have a negative impact on the environment.
Velika Gorica LAB – Conference “I know what I eat – The perspective of domestic food production”
The start of November for Croatian partners in the CITIES2030 project was reserved for the conference “I know what I eat – The perspective of domestic food production”. The conference was organized by Croatian member of the European Parliament Ladislav Ilčić through two-panel discussions.
[Call to action] Survey on current food system & needs in Velika Gorica
The Cities2030 project – Lab Velika Gorica – collects the current state and needs of local producers and consumers in order to create an action plan for improving the local food system. Inputs from citizens and producers are an important link in the further organization of project activities.
Velika Gorica LAB at the “Gastro Turopolja” event
Velika Gorica LAB was participating in GASTRO TUROPOLJA event which is the biggest food event in the area bringing producers, consumers, institutions and schools together.