This event was an opportunity to present the results that the project has achieved over the last few years, such as the COCOREADO network of ambassadors, the Toolkit for Food System Innovators and successful initiatives to replicate innovative short food supply chains, among others.
A total of 70 people participated in a hybrid event organised by the European Council of Young Farmers (CEJA) at the Herman Teirlinck building. One of the most interesting and important aspects of COCOREADO is its focus on young people, which is why a large proportion of those attending were young farmers, COCOREADO Ambassadors and youth movements with a keen interest in providing solutions to strengthen the position of farmers and their link with consumers.
During the event, they had the opportunity to learn more about good practices in innovative and fair food systems and public procurement, and to listen to a round table discussion on the challenges that need to be addressed in order to rebalance the position not only of farmers but also of consumers. After the networking lunch, two parallel sessions were organised, one in which they created a simulation of the European Union’s food system, and another on communication skills and tools in the agri-food sector.
More information about COCOREADO
COCOREADO, inspired by Esperanto for co-creation, is a project designed to rebalance the position of farmers as individual actors, as key players in innovative food supply chains and as suppliers for public procurement. Based on a multi-stakeholder approach and in-depth knowledge of Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS), the project applies a three-pronged approach to maximise impact, relying on a network of ambassadors, best practices and a youth-focused approach.
The project has involved academic and agricultural community partners from across Europe, recognising regional differences and barriers (in terms of replicability of good practices) and regional opportunities (in terms of solutions). A substantial part of the project has been to create and maintain the COCOREADO Ambassador Network, made up of 40 young people passionate about food and agriculture, willing to facilitate sustainable changes in food systems.
INICIATIVAS INNOVADORAS is part of the consortium and is responsible for the project’s communication and dissemination.
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