Past event Thesis presentation October 9th 2026 Ottignies-Louvain-la-NeuveTransition pathwaysPhD Defence Diana BorniottoThe PhD focusses on the role of governance in shaping agri-environmental policies. It adopts a multi-level approach linking EU, national and regional levels and explore how they pursue environmental objectives within the EU's largest public budget: the Common Agricultural Policy Transition pathways Production systems Common Agricultural Policygovernanceagri-environmentEurope
Publication of October 20th 2026 PhD thesisTransition pathwaysTHE ROLE OF GOVERNANCE IN SHAPING EU AGRI-ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIESThe PhD focusses on the role of governance in shaping agri-environmental policies. It adopts a multi-level approach linking EU, national and regional levels and explore how they pursue environmental objectives within the EU's largest public budget: the Common Agricultural Policy Transition pathways Production systems Common Agricultural Policygovernanceagri-environmentExternalitiesPath dependencyLiterature reviewLeversLock-inPolicy recommendationsParticipatory approachEurope
Past event Conference June 26th 2026 Ottignies-Louvain-la-NeuveHow can agriculture contribute to EU climate targets?In this talk, Alan Matthews will explore the challenges, solutions, and political hurdles of cutting emissions in a sector where change is urgent but complex. Environmental footprintPolicy recommendationsEurope
Publication of October 7th 2026 PresentationProduction systemsAgroecology : twenty years and one dayPresentation at the Mix4Agroecology meeting Saclay, October 7, 2026 Production systems Transition pathways Cereals sectorCrop diversificationLock-inEurope
Past event Conference April 22nd 2026 OxfordTransition pathwaysLEAP Conference 2026Coming back for it's 8th year, LEAP will once again welcome researchers working on aspects of meat and dairy production and consumption to consider its effects on population health, the economy, society and the environment. Transition pathways Protein cropsBeef meat sectorPig meat sectorPoultry meat sectorMeadows and pastureProtein transitionLiterature reviewEurope
Publication of July 9th 2026 ReportProduction systemsOrganic farming leads to environmental benefits and generational renewalA new study on behalf of IFOAM Organics Europe highlights how targeted CAP support enables organic farmers to deliver tangible benefits for biodiversity, water, resilience and generational renewal. Production systems agri-environmentOrganic farmingPolicy recommendationsEuropeFrance
Publication of June 17th 2026 Policy briefTransition pathwaysPolicy brief – Result-based payments for behavioural changeThis work builds on research conducted as part of the EU Horizon Enfasys project on drivers and strategies for breaking through lock-ins and facilitating transition at the agri-food systems level, drawing on cross-comparative case studies from Switzerland, France, and Wallonia. Transition pathways Meadows and pasturePolicy recommendationsWalloniaEuropeFrance
Past event Workshop December 9th 2025 UccleTransition pathwaysScience for Climate Workshop on agri-food systemsScience for Climate Action Workshop PATHWAYS TO CLIMATE RESILIENT AGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS IN BELGIUM Transition pathways Food value chains Protein cropsDairy sectorBeef meat sectorPig meat sectorPoultry meat sectorFlandersBelgiumEurope
Past 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
Past 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 April 20th 2026 Research articleTransition pathwaysA critical review of EU agri-food policy impactsEU agri-food policies are designed to reconcile productivity with environmental, social, and economic sustainability—but do they deliver? Transition pathways governanceExternalitiesLiterature reviewPolicy recommendationsEurope
Publication of April 21st 2026 PresentationTransition pathwaysFOODCoST – Costing and Internalisation of Externalities for Food System TransitionRessources from Sytra Transition pathways ExternalitiesSocial costsLock-inPolicy recommendationsEurope
