Supporting Local Food Systems and Innovation in the BIOEAST Countries

Watch this video, which summarises the event that took place on December 4th. This event focused on innovative approaches to strengthening local food systems in the BIOEAST region, with the aim of enhancing regional food security, sustainability, and resilience. Held as a side event of the Partnering for the Future Conference, it brought together policymakers, researchers, farmers, and agri-food sector stakeholders to discuss collaborative solutions and develop actionable policy recommendations.

The program began with a morning conference that set the stage for an afternoon policy workshop, which was divided into two sessions:

EU4Advice and CoreNet: Addressing local food systems.
CleverFood: Exploring innovation in food systems.

Participants contributed existing policy solutions from their countries and shared insights during their chosen workshops. The event successfully fostered dialogue and collaboration to shape the future of food systems in the BIOEAST region.