Periodic Reporting for period 3 - CITIES2030 (Co-creating resIlient and susTaInable food systEms towardS FOOD2030)
Periodo di rendicontazione: 2023-10-01 al 2024-09-30
The Cities2030 project addresses the critical challenges of urban food systems, which face increasing pressure from climate change, inequality, and unsustainable practices. Modern cities often struggle to ensure reliable, efficient, and fair food systems that meet the needs of growing populations. These challenges are compounded by resource waste, environmental degradation, and social disparities. The project seeks to create sustainable food systems that are more resilient, inclusive, and aligned with the needs of people and the planet.
Food is fundamental to human life, and the way it is produced, distributed, and consumed has far-reaching impacts on public health, the environment, and economies. By improving food systems, Cities2030 helps address pressing global issues such as food insecurity, climate change, and social inequality. Transforming urban food systems not only benefits individuals but also fosters thriving communities, healthier cities, and a more sustainable future for everyone.
Cities2030 aims to co-create sustainable and resilient food systems by focusing on six main goals:
1.Building a Collaborative Network: The project formed the Cities2030 Alliance, a broad network of cities, organizations, experts, and citizens working together to share ideas and best practices for sustainable food systems.
2.Developing a Roadmap for Change: A step-by-step plan was designed and tested to help cities improve their food systems. This roadmap provides a clear path for transitioning toward more sustainable, resilient, and efficient practices.
3.Providing Knowledge and Tools: Cities2030 created user-friendly tools and a rich knowledge base to help stakeholders—such as policymakers, businesses, and communities—develop innovative food policies and test new ideas.
4.Establishing Spaces for Innovation: Policy Labs and Living Labs were set up in participating cities to act as hubs for testing solutions tailored to local needs. These labs brought people together to experiment with sustainable food practices.
5.Using Advanced Technology: The project introduced cutting-edge digital platforms to collect and analyze data, enabling smarter decision-making and collaboration between stakeholders.
6.Inspiring Action and Securing Resources: Cities2030 launched awareness campaigns and fundraising initiatives to ensure the project’s impact lasts well into the future. By attracting public and private support, the project lays a strong foundation for continued progress.
Cities2030 has successfully demonstrated how cities can transform their food systems through collaboration, innovation, and technology. The project’s achievements include:
• An alliance of diverse stakeholders across Europe.
• Practical tools and strategies that have been tested and refined in real-world settings.
• Digital platforms that enhance transparency, participation, and decision-making.
• Significant progress in creating policy frameworks and community-driven solutions to make urban food systems more sustainable.
These outcomes provide a blueprint for other cities to replicate, ensuring that the lessons learned from Cities2030 continue to inspire action and innovation, creating a healthier, fairer, and more sustainable future for all.
Food is fundamental to human life, and the way it is produced, distributed, and consumed has far-reaching impacts on public health, the environment, and economies. By improving food systems, Cities2030 helps address pressing global issues such as food insecurity, climate change, and social inequality. Transforming urban food systems not only benefits individuals but also fosters thriving communities, healthier cities, and a more sustainable future for everyone.
Cities2030 aims to co-create sustainable and resilient food systems by focusing on six main goals:
1.Building a Collaborative Network: The project formed the Cities2030 Alliance, a broad network of cities, organizations, experts, and citizens working together to share ideas and best practices for sustainable food systems.
2.Developing a Roadmap for Change: A step-by-step plan was designed and tested to help cities improve their food systems. This roadmap provides a clear path for transitioning toward more sustainable, resilient, and efficient practices.
3.Providing Knowledge and Tools: Cities2030 created user-friendly tools and a rich knowledge base to help stakeholders—such as policymakers, businesses, and communities—develop innovative food policies and test new ideas.
4.Establishing Spaces for Innovation: Policy Labs and Living Labs were set up in participating cities to act as hubs for testing solutions tailored to local needs. These labs brought people together to experiment with sustainable food practices.
5.Using Advanced Technology: The project introduced cutting-edge digital platforms to collect and analyze data, enabling smarter decision-making and collaboration between stakeholders.
6.Inspiring Action and Securing Resources: Cities2030 launched awareness campaigns and fundraising initiatives to ensure the project’s impact lasts well into the future. By attracting public and private support, the project lays a strong foundation for continued progress.
Cities2030 has successfully demonstrated how cities can transform their food systems through collaboration, innovation, and technology. The project’s achievements include:
• An alliance of diverse stakeholders across Europe.
• Practical tools and strategies that have been tested and refined in real-world settings.
• Digital platforms that enhance transparency, participation, and decision-making.
• Significant progress in creating policy frameworks and community-driven solutions to make urban food systems more sustainable.
These outcomes provide a blueprint for other cities to replicate, ensuring that the lessons learned from Cities2030 continue to inspire action and innovation, creating a healthier, fairer, and more sustainable future for all.
The Cities2030 project aimed to create resilient and sustainable City Region Food Systems (CRFS) through collaboration, innovation, and community engagement. It established the Cities2030 Alliance, a multi-stakeholder network, to foster collaboration, share knowledge, and co-create solutions tailored to local contexts. A key outcome was the development of a structured roadmap with localized action plans, supported by resources like the Cities2030 Observatory and the Single Click CRFS Platform, offering knowledge, data and tools for decision-making.
The project’s CRFS Policy Labs and Living Labs acted as hubs for testing innovative practices and improve policies, engaging stakeholders to co-design solutions and pilot sustainable practices. Advanced technologies, such as blockchain for traceability and geospatial tools for data visualization, enhanced decision-making and participatory processes. Public awareness campaigns and stakeholder events further strengthened engagement and secured resources for long-term sustainability.
Cities2030 delivered significant results, including enhanced collaboration, practical testing of scalable solutions, and sustainable policy frameworks aligned with agreements like the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact. Findings were widely disseminated through publications, platforms, and events, ensuring ongoing access to its tools and methodologies. The project’s legacy lies in its demonstration of the transformative potential of collaborative, data-driven approaches, providing a strong foundation for future sustainable CRFS initiatives.
Exploitation of results is facilitated through the S2CP (Single Click Platform), a community area for exchange. This platform enables lab managers to present their labs, share outcomes with a broader audience. It also acts as an aggregation space for digital tools developed by technological partners. It functions as a comprehensive data-driven decision support tool, enhancing the overall impact and sustainability of project initiatives.
The EU Innovation Radar has intercepted some of Cities2030's results, including the "Correlate" a management platform for complex projects, blockchain tools tested in Slovenia, the multi-actor approach tool, for potential broader application and impact.
The project’s CRFS Policy Labs and Living Labs acted as hubs for testing innovative practices and improve policies, engaging stakeholders to co-design solutions and pilot sustainable practices. Advanced technologies, such as blockchain for traceability and geospatial tools for data visualization, enhanced decision-making and participatory processes. Public awareness campaigns and stakeholder events further strengthened engagement and secured resources for long-term sustainability.
Cities2030 delivered significant results, including enhanced collaboration, practical testing of scalable solutions, and sustainable policy frameworks aligned with agreements like the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact. Findings were widely disseminated through publications, platforms, and events, ensuring ongoing access to its tools and methodologies. The project’s legacy lies in its demonstration of the transformative potential of collaborative, data-driven approaches, providing a strong foundation for future sustainable CRFS initiatives.
Exploitation of results is facilitated through the S2CP (Single Click Platform), a community area for exchange. This platform enables lab managers to present their labs, share outcomes with a broader audience. It also acts as an aggregation space for digital tools developed by technological partners. It functions as a comprehensive data-driven decision support tool, enhancing the overall impact and sustainability of project initiatives.
The EU Innovation Radar has intercepted some of Cities2030's results, including the "Correlate" a management platform for complex projects, blockchain tools tested in Slovenia, the multi-actor approach tool, for potential broader application and impact.
The Cities2030 project advanced beyond the state of the art by introducing innovative tools and methods to transform City Region Food Systems (CRFS) into sustainable and resilient frameworks. Key achievements include the collaborative platform and digital tools for data-driven decision-making, blockchain for food traceability, and geospatial tools for real-time visualization. The CRFS Policy and Living Labs enabled a huge variety of experimentations and the co-creation of tailored solutions, while the Observatory provided a robust knowledge base for stakeholders. By project’s end, Cities2030 delivered scalable models for CRFS transformation, fully operational digital tools, and widespread adoption of sustainable food policies. These outputs ensure long-term accessibility and replication potential across other regions. The project’s socio-economic impacts include improved food security, reduced waste, and enhanced local economies through shorter supply chains, educational programs and sustainable urban food experiences. Social inclusion and community empowerment were fostered through participatory approaches, while public awareness campaigns encouraged healthier, sustainable lifestyles. Cities2030 addresses global challenges like climate change and inequality, aligning with EU sustainability goals and setting a benchmark for future urban food system innovations.