The agri-food sector is one of the key sectors to boost the transition towards circular economy for a more sustainable Euro-Mediterranean region achieve that goal. Food systems is a cornerstone of the European Green Deal, and the Green Growth Community (GGC) works to create sustainable food environments that improve lifestyles and the environment by boosting the efficient use of resources and by building food chains that works for consumers, producers, climate and the environment.

In the first half of the session, GGC projects PEFMED, REINWASTE and RE-LIVE WASTE will highlight how the innovative solutions they developed can support the transition towards a more sustainable agri-food The three project representatives will share their on-the-ground experiences of how to reduce pollution and the environmental footprint of agri-food value chains, from production to consumption. The second half of the session will be an interactive journey for attendees to learn more and explore food products’ journey through the agri-food value chain, and how to make the process more sustainable.