Project: An integrated approach to the challenge of sustainable food systems: adaptive and mitigatory strategies to address climate change and malnutrition

Acronym SYSTEMIC (Reference Number: submission_9999)
Duration 01/07/2021
Project Topic Securing sufficient and healthy food for all, while minimizing environmental impact is the great challenge we face already today. Climate change increasingly affecting food production in areas, which are already disadvantaged, unprecedented population (especially in urban and coastal areas) and income growth and deterioration of usable land, will intensify these challenges. We need a holistic approach to transform the global food production system with the ability to adapt to regional contexts. The SYSTEMIC network (an integrated approach to the challenge of sustainable food systems: adaptive and mitigatory strategies to address climate change and malnutrition) will bring together scientists and practitioners from different disciplines and expertise on different parts of the food system to explore cross-cutting solutions, identify knowledge gaps and develop pathways for a food system transformation, which is climate-resilient and able to cope with societal challenges. While the information on policies and technologies that would enhance productivity and sustainability of individual agricultural sectors is available to some extent, literature is practically devoid of information and experiences for countries and communities considering a comprehensive approach (cross-sectoral policies, strategies, and technologies) to sustainable food supply and agriculture. This project is the first effort to fill this gap, providing information on proven options and opportunities that provides sustainable, resilient, and nutritional food from both land and sea. The SYSTEMIC project idea is based on researchers from eight European countries (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Norway, Portugal, and Spain) by creating a network for a better understanding of food and nutrition security in a changing environment. National and transnational collaboration in R&D projects together with the transfer of knowledge and technology are the major aim of the research teams working in this project. SYSTEMIC works on seven interrelated working packages and case studies. SYSTEMIC will develop a joint vision for the development of an integrated food system for continuous improvement in sustainability at production, consumption, and public health. The project involves contributing towards the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): (2) zero hunger, (3) good health and well-being, (12) responsible consumption and production, (13) climate action, and (17) partnerships to achieve the goals.
Network ERA-HDHL
Call Knowledge Hub on Food and Nutrition Security

Project partner

Number Name Role Country
1 University of Ghent Partner Belgium
2 National Institute for Agricultural Research Partner France
3 National Institute for Agricultural Research Partner France
4 National Institute for Agricultural Research Partner France
5 National Institute for Agricultural Research Partner France
6 National Institute for Agricultural Research / Aix-Marseille Universtiy Partner France
7 National Institute for Agricultural Research Partner France
8 National Institute for Agricultural Research Partner France
9 Technical University of Munich Partner Germany
10 Kiel University Partner Germany
11 Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) Partner Germany
12 University of Florence Coordinator Italy
13 Council for Agricultural Research and Economics Partner Italy
14 University of Palermo Partner Italy
15 University of Milan Partner Italy
16 Council for Agricultural Research and Economics Partner Italy
17 Council for Agricultural Research and Economics Partner Italy
18 University of Sassari Partner Italy
19 ENR (Ente Nazionale di Ricerca e promozione per la standardizzazione) Partner Italy
20 Free University of Bolzano Partner Italy
21 Università  Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Partner Italy
22 University of Florence Partner Italy
23 Polytechnic University of Marche Partner Italy
24 "Sapienza" University of Rome Partner Italy
25 University of Bari Aldo Moro Partner Italy
26 University of Bologna Partner Italy
27 Riga Stradins University Partner Latvia
28 Nodibinajums Baltic Studies Centre Partner Latvia
29 Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research Coordinator Norway
30 Institute of Marine Research Partner Norway
31 Institute of Marine Research Partner Norway
32 University of Algarve Partner Portugal
33 Associated Laboratory for Green Chemistry (LAQV) of the Network of Chemistry and Technology (REQUIMTE), University of Porto Partner Portugal
34 Associated Laboratory for Green Chemistry (LAQV) of the Network of Chemistry and Technology (REQUIMTE) Partner Portugal
35 Associated Laboratory for Green Chemistry (LAQV) of the Network of Chemistry and Technology (REQUIMTE) Partner Portugal
36 University of Porto Coordinator Portugal
37 University of Porto Partner Portugal
38 University of Evora Partner Portugal
39 Universidade Católica Portuguesa Partner Portugal
40 University of Vigo Partner Spain
41 University of Valencia Partner Spain