Smart Net-Zero

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Project FOODPathS, funded by the European Commission, aims to co-design the prototype for the European Partnership for Sustainable Food Systems (SFS) for People, Planet & Climate, launching in 2024. The initiative addresses critical challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and food insecurity by promoting systemic approaches and multi-actor collaboration.

The project develops innovative food system (FS) concepts, a network of Living Labs for co-creation and demonstration, an FS Observatory for monitoring the sustainability of EU FS, and Research, Innovation, Policy, and Education (RIPE) agendas to identify key priorities and leverage points. A diverse consortium unites public, private, and philanthropic stakeholders to design strategies, governance models, and a sustainability charter that ensures inclusivity and broad impact. By aligning EU-wide and local priorities, FOODPathS aims to transform food systems into sustainable, resilient, and equitable frameworks through co-funded research, strategic guidance, and capacity-building initiatives.