GARDEN: Interreg Euro-Med

According to studies, food travels an average of 2,400 kilometers before it reaches consumers, contributing to a substantial amount of global carbon emissions. 🌍 What steps do you think businesses and consumers can take to minimize food miles and promote more sustainable food systems? Let's discuss! 🌱 #ThinkBeyondYourGARDEN #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #FoodSystems

As this fruitful year draws to a close, we extend our heartfelt thanks to each of you for your dedication and collaboration in advancing our shared mission: "Greening the Mediterranean: Smarter Supply, Sustainable Future." This holiday season, may your days be filled with joy, connection, and inspiration as we look forward to growing and achieving even more together in the year ahead. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year! 🌟 Happy Holidays from the GARDEN Consortium! 🌟

🌱✨ GARDEN 3rd Steering Committee Meeting - Completed! Over the past two days, we gathered in Varna and Dolni Chiflik for the 3rd Steering Committee Meeting of the GARDEN project. The meeting was filled with productive discussions, meaningful collaboration, and inspiring updates on our journey toward sustainability. A heartfelt thank you to BATTI and the Municipality of Dolni Chiflik for their exceptional hospitality and support throughout. This meeting reaffirmed the strength of our partnership and the shared commitment to greener, more sustainable solutions. 🌍💚 We’re excited about the next steps and the impact we’ll create together! #GARDENMedLogistics #Sustainability #Innovation #Collaboration #EUProjects #Teamwork #GreenFuture

Thank you, Interreg Euro-MED Programme for the spotlight! Together, we are shaping the future! 🌱

🌍 Last week, our colleague Petar Lonić from the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture had the honor of presenting the GARDEN Project at the “Launch of Precision Farming Knowledge Ecosystem” event. This session was organized by the AGRI-DIGITAL GROWTH Interreg Central Europe project during the prestigious EIMA International 2024 in Bologna, Italy. 🚜✨ 💡 His presentation emphasized the need for a holistic approach to the challenges facing the agri-food sector. Key topics included fostering digitalization, driving decarbonization, and promoting collaboration across industries to ensure a resilient and sustainable future. 🤝 The event also fostered discussions on synergies between projects, paving the way for innovative agricultural solutions. #EIMA2024 #GARDENProject #Sustainability #AgriTech #Innovation #FutureOfFarming

🌿 Delighted to announce the success of our 2nd Steering Committee Meeting for the GARDEN project, held on June 19-20 in Valencia! 🚀 Agenda Highlights: - Day 1: We delved into project goals, concepts, and timelines. Each work group showcased their progress and contributions, leading to rich discussions on our communication strategies and project tools. - Day 2: Kicked off with the launch of WP3, followed by an in-depth exploration of ongoing activities and a field visit to the La Ribera pilot site, "Mercat Municipal de Carcaixent". The meeting was filled with insightful and collaborative discussions, laying a solid groundwork for our future endeavours. Stay connected as we advance our transformative initiatives within the Mediterranean urban agro-food logistics! 🌍✨ #GARDENProject #GardenMedLogistics

🌿 Exciting News from the Green Living Areas Thematic Community Kick-off! 🚀 Interreg Euro-MED Green Living Areas In the past week, our team members—Alina Al-Garby (University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture FSB), Hugo Julliard (FAB'LIM) Elisa Sedat (Capenergies) Andrea Milačić (University of Donja Gorica) and Amil Orahovac (University of Donja Gorica) attended the event as proud ambassadors of the #GARDEN project. 🌱✨ Held at the stunning Environment Park in Turin, we joined forces with leaders and visionaries across the EUROMED region to sow the seeds for sustainable living. We're not just dreaming of greener futures; we're cultivating them today! 🌐🤝 Here's a glimpse into our journey at the event: ✅ Day 1 was all about growing our community, engaging in dynamic workshops, and setting the stage for collaboration. ✅ Day 2 opened the doors to public policymakers, as we exchanged valuable insights on making our territories more resilient and engaging citizens in the eco-transition. 🤗 A big shoutout to the teams behind C4LA and D4LA for orchestrating this gathering of minds and missions. Together, we're rooting for change and branching out into new horizons of sustainability. 🌟 Stay tuned as we nurture our GARDEN project and watch it flourish. Let's green our world! #GreenLivingAreas #SustainableFuture #EcoInnovation #GARDENproject #TeamWork #EnvironmentPark #EUROMED #SustainabilityInAction

🌿 Exciting updates from the GARDEN project! 🚀 From February 26 to 28, our kick-off meeting took place in Zagreb, setting the stage for an incredible journey ahead. Day 1 was packed with insights as we delved into the project's goals, concept, work plan, and timeline. Partners introduced themselves and shared their roles within GARDEN. Each work package was thoroughly explored, covering activities, objectives, plans, and more. Day 2 was all about project management, including quality and financial aspects. We're committed to ensuring smooth sailing as we navigate through this transformative initiative. 💼💡 Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this exciting adventure together! 🌍✨ #GARDENKickOffMeeting #SustainabilityJourney

🌟 Meet our incredible partners! 🌱 Our consortium boasts 3 universities (UNIZAG FSB, UNIVPM DIISM, UDG - FoodHub), 4 non-profit structures (FAB'LIM, CapEnergies, ESta, BATTI), and 3 public entities (CRIB, CRES, LDO Heraklion). Each partner plays a crucial role in shaping our project's success.   Here's a snapshot of our teamwork:   🔹 Administrative & financial coordination: UNIZAG FSB 🔹 Overall technical coordination support: FAB'LIM 🔹 WP1 coordination: UNIZAG FSB 🔹 WP2 coordination: FAB'LIM 🔹 WP3 coordination: CAP 🔹 WP4 coordination: CRES 🔹 External communication coordination: UDG - FoodHub 🔹 General evaluation coordination: ESta 🔹 Carbon footprint evaluation coordination: UNIZAG FSB 🔹 Support to transfer activities: Associated Partners   Plus, our pilot sites' investments support is in expert hands:   🚀 CRIB: Local authority of the Ribera (Spain) 🚀 FAB'LIM: MIN in Montpellier (France) 🚀 CapEnergies: LivraZou in Marseille (France) 🚀 UNIVPM DIISM: Undicesimaora in Senigallia (Italy) 🚀 LDO Heraklion: Heraklion Central Market (Greece) 🚀 BATTI: Dolni Chiflik (Bulgaria)   With such a stellar lineup, we're poised to make a lasting impact on Mediterranean urban agro-food logistics! 🌍🚛 #GARDENMedLogistics #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork

🌿 Let's dive into our project's inner workings! 🛠️ Work Package 1: We're leveraging existing knowledge to identify strategic lessons crucial for our testing phase. 📚💡 Work Package 2: Developing a common approach for describing, evaluating, and networking our pilot sites. 📊🔍 Work Package 3: Supporting the energy transition of our pilot sites while conducting cross-evaluations. ⚡️🔄 Work Package 4: Capitalizing on project results and coordinating with governance projects and the Euro-MED Academy. 🌐💼 Stay tuned as we navigate through these exciting phases of our journey! 🌍✨ #GARDENMedLogistics #ProjectPhases