Learning together on our way to a new food system in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area

Whether you are a farmer, chef, entrepreneur, policymaker, student, teacher or anyone else, we need to build the future of our food system together.

During the event ‘A new food system; learning together along the way’ on the 20th of June, dedicated individuals and organisations from Amsterdam gathered at Pakhuis de Zwijger for an in-depth introduction to and sessions on realising a new robust, regional and regenerative food system for the Amsterdam Metropolitan Region. We explored practical ideas and strategies for this much-needed transition. This programme provided a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and build valuable relationships.

The meeting was a great success! We would like to thank all partners for their commitment, dedication and contributions, and we are extremely happy that almost everyone who had registered was present on that hot day!

Below are the complete video recordings of the opening and the four sessions that took place that afternoon, and of course we also make the photo album available.

Opening
With Mark Frederiks of Amped & EU4Advice, Jacqueline Broerse of VU Amsterdam & FOODclic and Guido Meijer of HvA/UvA. Moderator: Bahram Sadeghi.

Session 1: Urban Agriculture Academy Southeast
How do we grow new flavours in the city?
With Arun Swami Persaud. Moderator: Bahram Sadeghi.

Session 2: Own market, food governance 2.0
How do we accelerate true sustainable and local catering?
With Jacqueline Broerse and Guido Meijer

Session 3: Blended Finance
How do we finance the transition?
With Dennis Kerkhoven – Yes and More

Session 4: Youth communities and CoP
How do we activate our youth networks?
With Kees-Willem Rademakers of the HvA and Maarten Klop of Grounded. Moderator: Bahram Sadeghi.

Photo album
Go to the shared photo album of the event (Fair Use, credits: ‘Photo courtesy by Amped’). Click on the individual photo’s below to enlarge.