European Foundations for Sustainable Agriculture and Food – Strengthening the Network: Collaboration for Food Systems Change
The European Foundations for Sustainable Agriculture and Food network will host “Strengthening the Network: Collaboration for Food Systems Change” on 15-16 October in Brussels, Belgium.
As European institutions struggle to accelerate the green transition and national governments fall short on policy action, the role of philanthropy extends beyond just funding. Lasting change requires active co-shaping of the space, grounded in agroecological principles and democratic participation, alongside civil society, think tanks, public institutions and the private sector.
This year’s in-person EFSAF meeting is a pivotal opportunity to align strategies, deepen collaboration and amplify our collective work. Food systems transformation is complex, spanning local actions, regional challenges and Europe-wide policy shifts. It demands not just technical solutions, but democratic processes that ensure equity, inclusion and justice. The gathering will provide an opportunity to build stronger connections within the network, explore concrete collaborations and identify opportunities to align and amplify impact. It will also offer a chance to learn from each other and envision how the network can evolve to better support collaboration, including structures, processes and goals for 2026
Together, we can turn shared challenges into collective, democratic action, ensuring that the transition to sustainable food systems is not only effective but also just, inclusive and rooted in participatory decision-making.
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