FoSSNet is a four-year Horizon Europe funded project dedicated to establish a long-lasting pan-European network for Food Systems Science, advancing open and inclusive science and education for food systems transformation.
Our approach is transdisciplinary and systemic, integrating a rich diversity of knowledge and perspectives—from biology, nutrition, and engineering to ethnography, sociology, economics, and law. By fostering collaboration between academia, policy makers, industry, and society, we ensure comprehensive and effective solutions for a healthier, fairer, and more sustainable food system.
We will lead Work Package 1 which:
- has developed a conceptual framework for advancing food system transition science, system boundaries and scientific frontiers for use by the network and for describing the EU food system
- is developing a participatory processes with associated tools to engage a multidisciplinary community and other stakeholders in developing food system transition pathways.
EU Food System Map (preprint)
The EU Food System Map preprint report brings together evidence on food production, processing, distribution and consumption across the 27 EU member states. The report explores the factors shaping the food system and its effects on the environment, society and the economy, providing an overview of how its different parts are connected. An accompanying interactive tool allows users to explore the evidence in more detail.
