Mobilizing food systems transformation: Enhancing capabilities in Research, Education and Practice

About the event

The FoSSNet Lund 2026 – European Food Systems Science Conference is back for its second edition, this time with the theme ’Mobilizing food systems transformation: Enhancing capabilities in Research, Education and Practice’.

The conference is organized in three streams:

1. Food systems science for Food systems transformation
   This stream explores innovative food systems science approaches, frameworks, conceptualizations, theories and tools that enable a shift toward more sustainable, equitable, and resilient food systems. Sessions will highlight cutting-edge research, practical methodologies, and participatory research designs that drive systemic change, from production and distribution to consumption and policy.
2. Transformative actions – learning from best and ‘worst’ practices
   This stream examines real-world examples of transformative actions in food systems, showcasing both successful initiatives and lessons learned from efforts that fell short. It also includes methods for aggregation and amplification of local or case-based experiences and monitoring for systemic change. By exploring practices, participants will gain insights into strategies, policies, and innovations that have driven meaningful change toward transformation of the food systems.
3. Advancing food systems literacy
   This stream highlights skills and competences for enabling the transition to more sustainable, resilient, and just food systems. Sessions will present innovative curricula, participatory teaching approaches, and cross-disciplinary collaborations that connect classrooms, research, and practice. The stream will also engage in discussions on pathways to enable education as a driver of food systems transformation.

For more information visit: https://fossnet.eu/conference/lundconference2026/

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