Publication of October 22nd 2024 ReportTransition pathwaysToward a resilient food supply of Brussels Capital region: possible scenarios based on a barriers analysis and an explorative prospective approachBrussels Food 2050 (BruFo2050), is an explorative prospective research project that gathers two teams: Sytra from UCLouvain and Sfere, from KULeuven. This three-years long project aims at diving into the analysis and understanding of the Brussels food supply system. Vegetable sectorCereals sectorPotato sectorDairy sectorBeef meat sectorFood value chainPolicySustainability indicatorsStrategiesProspective scenariosBelgiumParticipatory processPathwaysLock-ins
Upcoming 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.Organic agricultureVegetable sectorSeedsPlant breeding
Past event Workshop November 20th 2024 Transition pathwaysWebinar – Co-constructing the transformation of AECM support schemes in Wallonia and the Hauts-de-FranceParticipatory webinar on the challenges of agri-environmental schemes (AES) in Wallonia and Hauts-de-FranceCereals sectorMeadows and pasturePolicyStrategiesFranceWalloniaParticipatory processBiodiversityTransition enablers
Publication of October 3rd 2024 PresentationFood value chainsLost in calculation, true cost of foodPresentation at the ODT conference in Lausanne, October 3rd.Food value chainSocial cost accountingExternalities
Past event Conference October 18th 2024 GentTransition pathwaysThe Protein Transition: Rethinking our diets for a sustainable futureStudents4food Inspirational Talks: a World Food Forum Event in Ghent Protein transition
Past event Conference October 9th 2024 Transition pathwaysFrom Policies to Practices: An Agroecological Approach to TransitionA conference on agroecologyAgroecology
Past event Conference October 15th 2024 AntwerpenFood value chainsHow to effectively engage actors in transitions for sustainable impact?The Futures4Food team wants to convene practitioners and scientists alike to exchange on lessons learned, best practices and analytical frameworks of transition-related multi-stakeholders processesCereals sectorProtein cropssustainability assessmentPolicyBelgiumParticipatory processPathway dependancy
Publication of September 24th 2024 PresentationTransition pathwaysEuropean day of organic – Presentation at BioForum Vlaanderen eventPresentation at the event organized by Bioforum Vlaanderen on Sept, 23, 2024Organic agricultureFood value chainSocial cost accounting
Past event Conference June 26th 2024 BruxellesTransition pathwaysFarming without harming: policy action for resilient agricultureHosted by Pesticide Action Network Europe, Friends of the Earth Europe, The European Network of Scientists for Social and Environmental Responsibility and Agroecology EuropePolicyEuropeWalloniaAgroecology
Publication of June 20th 2023 CommunicationTransition pathwaysThe protein transition: Is the protein transition missing a silver bullet?The presentation highlights that the protein transition, often focused on consumption shifts, overlooks the broader food system and production dynamics. It emphasizes the need for a balanced approach, integrating environmental, health, and socio-technological aspects.
Publication of April 16th 2024 PosterTransition pathwaysCan we achieve the protein transition without tackling the livestock transition?The protein transition emphasizes dietary shifts from animal to alternative proteins but often neglects the need for a transformative livestock transition. Protein cropsEggs sectorDairy sectorBeef meat sectorPig meat sectorPoultry meat sector
Publication of September 3rd 2024 ReportProduction systemsEffects of aerated compost teas in agricultureShort brochure presenting the results of a literature review on aerated compost teas and their effects in agriculture.Organic agricultureAgricultural inputsPesticidesLiterature review
