Program

Forum Compraverde Buygreen, 14-15 may 2025
Palazzo WEGIL, Largo Ascianghi 5, Rome

MAY 15

15:00 > 16:30

CONFERENCE BRUNDTLAND HALL

School catering driving the fair and green transition of local food systems in Europe

An international discussion on the role of school catering in the sustainable transformation of local food systems. The conference will bring together institutions, schools, and sector operators from various countries to discuss concrete strategies aimed at reducing environmental impact, promoting short supply chains, ensuring social equity, and sharing best practices and innovative policies.

An opportunity to outline more sustainable and inclusive catering models, highlighting the crucial role of school canteens in the ecological transition.

Event organized in collaboration with the School Food 4 Change European project.

SPEAKERS

Claudia Pratelli*
Councillor for Schools, Training and Labour, Roma Capitale

Monica Ruth
Sustainable Food Systems, ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability

Emilie Bøttern
Purchasing Department, City of Copenhagen

Andrea Vaz-König
Consultant for sustainable food systems, Project Manager School Food 4 Change, City of Vienna

Cristina Sossan
Project Manager School Food 4 Change, Municipality of Milan

Sarah Bruinaars
Head of European Projects, City of Ghent

Michela Tricomi
Project Manager School Food 4 Change, Municipality of Nuoro

Orsolya Diófási-Kovács
Associate Professor, Corvinus University of Budapest

Estelle Jaqc
Project Manager School Food 4 Change, City of Lyon

Alberta Congeduti
Impact Assessment Expert, Fondazione Ecosistemi

Fabio Ciconte
President of the Food Council of Rome

MODERATOR

Sabina Nicolella
Fondazione Ecosistemi

PARTNER