The sixth MML workshop is coming up: Transforming Food Systems through Sustainable Business Models
In a time when the global food system is under intense scrutiny for its impact on the environment, society, and health, a transformative workshop is being organized to tackle the root of these issues: the internalization of externalities in the food industry. This Mobilization & Mutual Learning workshop, titled “Transforming Food Systems: Addressing Business Models and Lock-ins for the Internalization of Externalities”, will take place on October 29th, 2024, online and will bring together leading experts, researchers, and industry professionals to engage in mutual learning and collaboration.
Hosted as part of the FOODCoST project, this two-hour session aims to uncover sustainable business practices that can lead the food sector towards more responsible and future-ready solutions. The focus is on how agri-food businesses can move beyond short-term profits to embrace long-term sustainability by accounting for their environmental and social impacts—commonly known as “externalities”—which are often overlooked in traditional market pricing.
Why Attend?
The workshop will dive deep into the following key areas:
- Presentation of most recent findings: The session will begin with insights from recent research on business models (BMs) that facilitate the internalization of externalities (IOE). These models are crucial for transforming food systems and overcoming entrenched barriers that prevent sustainable practices from scaling.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Attendees will actively participate in discussions to validate the identified barriers and business models. By sharing their own experiences, stakeholders will help refine the presented strategies and make them more applicable in real-world scenarios.
- Prioritizing Action Areas: The final segment will focus on collaborative efforts to prioritize business model-barrier combinations, leading to actionable recommendations that businesses and policymakers can implement.
Who can Attend?
This workshop is designed for:
- Academics researching food systems and sustainability.
- Business leaders and decision-makers from the agri-food sector.
- Policymakers and regulators focused on sustainable food practices.
- NGOs and advocacy groups working on environmental and social issues related to food systems.
Key Outcomes
Participants will leave with:
- A clearer understanding of the business models that can help internalize externalities in food systems.
- Insight into the barriers that hinder sustainable practices and strategies to overcome them.
- An opportunity to shape the future research agenda by helping prioritize key areas for further exploration.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of the conversation on shaping the future of food systems for a more sustainable and equitable world. Don’t miss your chance to contribute to this vital transformation!
How to Register
For more information and to secure your place at the workshop, please [register here].
Join us on October 29th to help drive meaningful change in the agri-food sector!
