The implementation of this project is designed to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3 (Good Health and Well-being), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and 13 (Climate Action) by empowering local youth as active agents of change within their communities, households, and civil society organizations. The specific, quantifiable objectives of this project are as follows: - The creation of educational tools will facilitate an enhanced comprehension of the potential for transformation in urban household food production, consumption patterns, and food waste mitigation. - Youth Engagement Activation: The objective is to develop and test an inclusive training format that inspires young learners to initiate and support urban gardening projects, thereby fostering ownership and responsibility. - Promotion of Sustainable Consumption: The project will encourage a plant-based diet and facilitate a reconnection with nature by establishing shorter food supply chains. This includes identifying effective methods to enhance producer-consumer interactions, promote Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), and develop Alternative Food Networks (AFN).
The objective of this project is to provide support for Europe's goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050. The realization of this ambitious objective necessitates the implementation of robust programs and initiatives, such as the European Green Deal, to facilitate the green transition. As indicated in the EDGAR-FOOD report, approximately one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions and 30% of EU emissions (within the EU 27 countries, the range is 25-42%) are attributable to the food system (2021). It is noteworthy that approximately half of these greenhouse gas emissions are CO₂; these are primarily associated with land-use change and energy consumption. The remaining one-third of the emissions are methane (CH₄), which are largely stemming from livestock production and food waste. This data highlights the urgent necessity to address food waste and implement more sustainable practices within the food system. The objective of this initiative is to address these critical challenges by fostering collaboration among partners to develop educational tools and strategies for achieving the necessary green transition.