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Nurturing Healthy Futures: The Significance of Nutritional Guidelines and Meal Times in Kindergartens

In the dynamic and rapidly evolving landscape of early childhood education, the well-being and development of young children take center stage. Kindergartens play a pivotal role in shaping the foundation of a child's physical, cognitive, and emotional growth. Among the various factors that contribute to a child's holistic development, nutrition stands as a cornerstone. Guidebooks … Continue reading Nurturing Healthy Futures: The Significance of Nutritional Guidelines and Meal Times in Kindergartens

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โ€žOnly the humane way of food production is realโ€œ

Interview with Filip Dimkoski - organic food producer conducted by Simona Kabranova Meet Filip Dimkoski, an agriculture engineer and organic food producer based in Prilep. His deep passion for sustainable farming and commitment to producing high-quality, organic food has led to his work becoming a significant part of the local market. In this interview, we … Continue reading โ€žOnly the humane way of food production is realโ€œ

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From Farm to Table: Celebrating Women’s Contributions to Sustainable Food Systems

International Womenโ€™s Day is a day to celebrate the achievements of women in all areas of life, and to recognize the continued struggles and obstacles that they face in achieving gender equality. In the realm of sustainability and food systems, women have played a crucial role in driving the transition to more sustainable and just … Continue reading From Farm to Table: Celebrating Women’s Contributions to Sustainable Food Systems

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First #FEAST manuscript published: Transitions to food democracy through multilevel governance

The first manuscript by the Feast consortium titled "Transitions to food democracy through multilevel governance" has been published by Frontiers inย Sustainable Food Systems. It is open access and available to read here. Connect with FEAST on LinkedInSubscribe to FEAST's YouTube ChannelFollow FEAST on X In this piece we give an overview of FEAST and describe … Continue reading First #FEAST manuscript published: Transitions to food democracy through multilevel governance

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ARETE and the Municipality of Prilep join a New EU initiative that reimagines the European foodscape

Europeโ€™s citizens are facing unprecedented challenges for their food security and access to healthy, nutritious food because of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the increased cost of living and environmental pressures (severe heat, drought, wildfires, etc.). In the Macedonian context, the challenges are further compounded by the energy crisis, food import dependency, the structural … Continue reading ARETE and the Municipality of Prilep join a New EU initiative that reimagines the European foodscape

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Interview with Nikลกa Boลพiฤ‡, President of the Croatian section of ECOVAST

Nikลกa Boลพiฤ‡, Architect and President of the Croatian section of ECOVAST ECOVAST, the European Council for the Village and Small Town, was set up in 1984 to further the well-being of rural communities, and the safeguarding of the rural heritage, throughout Europe. Its formal aims are: to foster the economic, social and cultural vitality and … Continue reading Interview with Nikลกa Boลพiฤ‡, President of the Croatian section of ECOVAST

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Petition in support of initiative “Seeds are our Human Right” in Croatia

On the 14.01.2021 the initiative "The seed is our human right!" sent an opinion to the Parliamentary Committee on the draft Law on Seeds, Planting Material and Recognition of Agricultural Plant Varieties. The opinion was written by a team of representatives from the Croatian Association of Organic Producers, Biovrt and the Association of Family Farms … Continue reading Petition in support of initiative “Seeds are our Human Right” in Croatia

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The Climate Herald – communicating the science behind the climate crisis in Central and Southeastern Europe

The Climate Herald aims to communicate the science behind the climate crisis and demystify the necessary information around it. It is focused specifically on Central andย Southeastern Europe (with an initial emphasis on N. Macedonia). Available in both Macedonian and in English, it is a repository of valuable information and analysis which outline the reality of … Continue reading The Climate Herald – communicating the science behind the climate crisis in Central and Southeastern Europe

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A new Seed Act threatens to harm biodiversity and farmers in Croatia

In Croatia a new Seed Act has raised concerns amongst farmers and environmentalists. Many have warned that it will affect not only biodiversity but also the survival of small family farms. According to the Croatian Ministry of Agriculture, the main goal of the new Seed Act is to "regulate the production, placing on the market … Continue reading A new Seed Act threatens to harm biodiversity and farmers in Croatia