CROPS4LIFE Project: Towards the decarbonisation of the agri-food system in Vitoria-Gasteiz

CROPS4LIFE Project: Towards the decarbonisation of the agri-food system in Vitoria-Gasteiz The CROPS4LIFE project aims to decarbonise the agri-food system, enhancing the city’s sustainability efforts. Currently, only 1.5% of fresh food consumed locally is sourced from the region. The project promotes a transition to a local, agroecological food system, focusing on short supply chains and generational renewal in farming. Vitoria-Gasteiz’s commitment to transforming its food system began in 2012, alongside its designation as European Green Capital. At that time, local stakeholders initiated a debate about the disconnect between agriculture in the Llanada Alavesa – the bioregion where the city is located – and the food supply model for its population. This civic initiative led to a manifesto advocating for a more sustainable agri-food system, which was adopted by the City Council in 2014, launching the development of the Vitoria-Gasteiz Agri-Food Strategy.