#Policy Brief
#3 BALANCING THE PLATE AND THE PLANET: A POLICY BRIEF FOR ACHIEVING FOOD SECURITY AND CLIMATE NEUTRALITY
Policy Brief n°3 explores the dual challenge faced by local and regional governments: ensuring food security while advancing climate neutrality. Food systems, as both a major contributor to climate change and a key part of the solution, must undergo a comprehensive transformation. The brief offers strategic recommendations for policymakers at European and national level to support resilient, low-carbon, and equitable food systems. Drawing on insights from the European cities of Aarhus and Budapest, it emphasizes the need for diversified agriculture, climate-friendly diets, and strong local food governance to align environmental goals with social and nutritional needs.
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