Upcoming event Thesis presentation October 30th 2025 Ottignies-Louvain-la-NeuveTransition pathwaysPhD Defence Océane Duluins on the Protein TransitionThis dissertation examines the concept of the protein transition, reconsidering the role of animal proteins within contemporary food systems. Transition pathways Eggs sectorDairy sectorBeef meat sectorPig meat sectorPoultry meat sectorProtein transitionPath dependencyLock-inEurope
Publication of October 2nd 2025 Research articleTransition pathwaysA Restatement of the Protein TransitionThis paper seeks to bridge disciplinary silos in the study of the protein transition by bringing together diverse perspectives and insights. Its aim is to foster interdisciplinary and reflexive approaches that can better support transformative change in food systems. Transition pathways Protein transitionEurope
Upcoming event Thesis presentation October 10th 2025 Louvain-la-NeuveTransition pathwaysPublic thesis defence of Noé VandevoordeThis PhD shares three hands-on tools to cut risks for health and the environment while keeping farms productive. From toxicity indicators to crop rotations and groundwater protection, join us to explore solutions for pesticide reduction. Talk in French, drinks after—all welcome! Transition pathways Production systems Vegetable sectorFruit sectorCereals sectorPotato sectorBeetroot sectorMeadows and pasturegovernanceagri-environmentRotationsPesticidesSustainability indicatorsCrop diversificationOrganic farmingEnvironmental footprintPolicy recommendationsWalloniaEurope
Publication of October 2nd 2025 PresentationTransition pathwaysA Conceptual And Analytical Framework To Understand Lock-Ins In The Agrifood Systems TransitionPresentation of conceptual and analytical frameworks to understand lock-ins in the agrifood system transition developed by the Sytra team at the 8th International Farming System Design Conference (FSD8). Transition pathways Path dependencyLock-inParticipatory approach
Publication of September 11th 2025 ReportTransition pathwaysWhat transition pathways should be followed to reduce pesticide use and risks in Wallonia by 2035?This work carried out by Sytra aims to provide the Walloon Region with a new forward-looking and strategic overview to facilitate discussions on the future of the Walloon agricultural sector and potential transition paths towards 2035. Transition pathways Production systems Vegetable sectorFruit sectorCereals sectorProtein cropsPotato sectorBeetroot sectorMeadows and pasturePesticidesInputsSustainability indicatorsCrop diversificationOrganic farmingProspective scenariosParticipatory approachWallonia
Past event Workshop April 23rd 2025 PARCEL-Wallonie : training webinarTraining webinar on how to use the PARCEL-Wallonie food footprint simulator. Wallonia
Publication of September 19th 2025 CommunicationAcetamiprid: Setting the record straightIntervention in the public and mediatic debate on exemptions that still allow the use of neonicotinoids in Wallonia. PesticidesEnvironmental footprintWalloniaBelgiumFrance
Past event Conference March 25th 2025 NamurTransition pathwaysFarming in transition for more sustainable food systemsWhat are the major issues currently facing agriculture and our food supply? The “Farming in transition for more sustainable food systems” lecture series will take stock of these issues. Transition pathways Cereals sectorProtein cropsEggs sectorDairy sectorBeef meat sectorPig meat sectorPoultry meat sectorMeadows and pastureProtein transitionOrganic farmingConservation agriculturePolicy recommendationsBelgiumEurope
Past event Conference March 31st 2025 Production systemsProduction and distribution of organic vegetable seeds: Challenges and opportunities for multipliers and seed companiesPresentation of the results of a survey on the production and distribution of vegetable seeds of open-pollinated varieties in Europe. Production systems Vegetable sectorPlant breedingSeedsOrganic farming
Publication of August 25th 2025 PresentationTransition pathwaysAccelerating the transition: a multi-scale approachKeynote at 8th International Farming System Design Conference in Palaiseau (France) Transition pathways governanceagri-environmentPesticidesProtein transitionInnovationAgroecologyPlanetary limitsPath dependencyLock-inPolicy recommendationsBelgiumEurope
Past event Conference February 26th 2025 Transition pathwaysFutures4Food – Closing eventFutures4Food a transdisciplinary research project funded by BELSPO How to engage actors in transition reflection mobilizing system thinking approach? Two cases study - From feed to food paradigm in the cereals sector and the protein shift Transition pathways Participatory approachBelgium
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