Biodistricts: An Opportunity for Rural Revitalization and Sustainable, Organic Public Procurement
Join us on the 9th of April for an engaging webinar on Bio-Districts: Boosting Organic Farming, Rural Revitalization, and Sustainable Food Systems!
Bio-districts offer a transformative approach to sustainable agriculture and regional development. By fostering collaboration between farmers, citizens, public authorities, local businesses and school canteens these districts create thriving, eco-friendly food systems that benefit both people and the planet.
During this session, IFOAM Organics Europe, the Socialist and Democrats Group, the European People’s Party and the Greens in the European Parliament will bring together policymakers and experts involved in successful bio-districts to showcase how these initiatives can support European farmers and biodiversity, revitalize European rural areas and enshrine the ‘right to stay’ and inspire action toward a healthier, more sustainable food system for farmers, citizens, and the whole society. The session will also delve into the role of public procurement in school canteens and how can support organic food production.
Speakers:
- MEP Cristina Guarda (Greens/EFA),
- MEP Raffaele Topo (S&D)
- MEP Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral (EPP)
- Eduardo Cuoco, Director, IFOAM Organics Europe
- Anna Nigro, Biodistretto Cilento, Italy
- Jostein Hertwig, Sörmland Bio-district, Sörmland, Sweden
- Rafael André/Paula Hipólito, Idanha-a-Nova, Beira Baixa, Portugal
- Luís Silveira, Association of Municipalities of the Triangle Islands (Açores), Portugal
- Patrizia Pugliese and/or Alberto Dragotta, Bio-territori, Tunisia
- Peter Defranceschi, Head of ICLEI Brussels Office / Global CityFood
Join policymakers, farmers, and sustainability advocates to explore how bio-districts can revolutionize European food production and consumption while revitalizing rural areas.
Let’s work together towards a healthier, more sustainable food system for all. Register here >>>