FutureFoodS Webinar 2 – Science–policy–society interface in food policy: Towards institutional and territorial coherence

Bridging Science, Policy, and Society in Food Systems

The FutureFoodS Partnership hosts Webinar 2 on the science-policy-society interface (SPSI) in food policy, focusing on institutional and territorial coherence through national case studies. The session will explore practical implications of science-policy interfaces (SPI) via cases from Italy, Denmark, and Belgium (Flanders), highlighting multi-actor approaches and networking for food system transitions. Discussions differentiate SPSI from SPI, emphasizing scientific integrity’s role.

Case studies:

• Italy: Transdisciplinary, multi-actor policy to bridge gaps in food policies.
• Denmark: SPI supporting the Food Agency’s shift to plant-based diets.
• Flanders, Belgium: Networking via policy-science-society for food transitions.

Guided breakout brainstorming addresses enablers/hindrances in scientist-policymaker dialogue, good SPSI practices, and their generalizability across contexts. Insights will shape final guidelines in Webinar 3 on 22 April.

Registration available via the FutureFoodS Partnership platform