Resilient local communities
Resilient local communities
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A highly distributed network of resilient local ReFood economies
A highly distributed network of resilient local ReFood economies
A ReFood Community is an alliance of local food systems actors who agree on adopting circular and regenerative principles and practices in a short and transparent supply chain to fulfil economic, environmental, and socio-cultural aims and collaborate to enhance production, nutrition, jobs, and well-being for people and the planet.
Our vision which looks to 2030, focuses on creating a worldwide network of ReFood Communities which are self-reliant, connected local entities that promote sustainable and circular practices, social inclusion, and human and environmental regeneration. The network consists of an innovative digital platform to exchange experiences, knowledge and food; A truly sustainable parallel market.
The ReFood Community is a self-sufficient local entity for essential services to life that pushes for sustainable practices, social inclusion, human and environmental regeneration. In essence, each ReFood Community is a producer and a purchasing community, forming a large solidarity purchasing group.
ReFooding
ReFooding
In our vision, by 2030, every ReFood Community in the world will produce foods capable of giving an account of their nutritional, social and environmental content through specific sustainability indicators.
Our sustainability indicators are in line with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our objectives are in alignment with 9 SDGs.
Our vision goes beyond today's organic certification; it is considered a holistic, measurable and traceable certification from the ground to the plate, thanks to the advancement of technology and greater cooperation of local communities through participatory certification mechanisms.
Holistic Certification builds on principles of progressive improvement through practices that improve food quality and sustainability.
Virtuous Circle of Holistic Certification
Virtuous Circle of Holistic Certification
Thanks to advances in food traceability and holistic certification, REsponsible producers will gain REcognition and REwards (premium) for their efforts.
Consumers can REdirect their consumption towards local, holistic and sustainable productions, thus triggering a virtuous circle that will allow small communities to thrive and be resilient.
ReFood Communities of the Future - Main Pillars
ReFood Communities of the Future - Main Pillars
Bioregional Territorial Approach
Bioregional Territorial Approach
Self-reliance for essential services (food, water, energy, health) in territories defined by human communities and ecological systems.
From Organic to Regenerative farming
From Organic to Regenerative farming
Promoting progressive adoption of agroecological and circular practices
Local trust financial services
Local trust financial services
Promote local financial services to guarantee fair access to land and ensure environmental, social and economic sustainability
Technology and innovation
Technology and innovation
Adopt technology for learning and trade. Further more, cooperate with local extension officers for low tech learning and institutions on social and technological innovation to always improve practices
Social inclusion
Social inclusion
Actively work on projects to include marginalised people
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