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ViVid – Learning, coaching and training towards the 3 V’s of citizen food networks: Viability, Visibility and LiVeability
In the midst of global challenges and uncertainties, enhancing economic viability, visibility, and inclusivity, while addressing challenges such as stress and burnout, has become crucial for strengthening LSPA networks. Because of this, one year ago we started The ViVid project. This Erasmus+ project aims to develop and implement a blended

Celebrating CSA Week: Exploring the Roots of Our Movement!
Happy CSA Week, everyone! As we continue our week-long celebration—and more importantly, begin the countdown to our International Symposium—we’re excited to share the Country Reports from the Worldwide CSA Census. These reports take us on a journey across the world, exploring the deep roots of our movement. We begin in

📣🌍 Join Our Campaign to Launch URGENCI International Symposium! 🎥✨
Read this article in French and Spanish! We’re thrilled to kick off the countdown to URGENCI’s 9th International Symposium with a special campaign — and we need your help! Let’s showcase the global power of Local, Solidarity-based Partnerships for Agroecology (LSPA) by collecting short videos from all corners of

📣🌍 Rejoignez notre campagne pour lancer le Symposium International d’URGENCI ! 🎥✨
Nous sommes ravis de lancer le compte à rebours vers le 9ᵉ Symposium International d’URGENCI avec une campagne spéciale — et nous avons besoin de votre aide ! Montrons la puissance mondiale des Partenariats Locaux et Solidaires pour l’Agroécologie (PLSA) en collectant des vidéos courtes des quatre coins du monde.

📣🌍 ¡Únete a nuestra campaña para lanzar el Simposio Internacional de URGENCI! 🎥✨
¡Estamos emocionados de iniciar la cuenta regresiva hacia el 9.º Simposio Internacional de URGENCI con una campaña especial, y necesitamos tu ayuda! Demostremos el poder global de las Asociaciones Locales Solidarias para la Agroecología (LSPA) recolectando videos cortos de todos los rincones del mundo. 🌾🌍 🎥 Así puedes participar: Graba

Advocating for Family Farming and Agroecology at the G20 Social Summit
By Kazumi Kondoh World Committee Member, URGENCI Board Member, Director of the International Department, Japan Organic Agriculture Association. I traveled to Rio de Janeiro during the third week of November to participate in an international meeting on family farming held part of the G20 Social Summit. As the host

Cédrica Levallosa versus Galingosa Ciliata: Organic farming is a combat sport
Report on a farm visit by Jocelyn Parot, 19 October 2024. You didn’t have to worry too much about the rain or the mud when you came to the field visit organised by the AMAP and the Louvigny Town Council at Cédric Levallois’ farm in Cahagnes on the morning of

European Exchange in Lyon!
On the 6th and 7th of November, the URGENCI team hosted the 3rd European exchange in the framework of the EU Food Security HUB project. During the two days of the meeting, participants from partner organizations – ACRA (Italy), IASIS (Greece), LAND (Italy), ABD and EQU (Spain), together with other

URGENCI Membership Campaign 2024!
What is the objective this year? By Isabel Alverez-Vispo, President of the International Committee. Someone once said that while the old dies and a new system emerges, these would be times of monsters, and perhaps that is what we are experiencing right now. We see wars in different parts of

Next Urgenci International Symposium in 2025 in France!
🌍 Announcing the URGENCI International Symposium: “CSA Facing Challenges and Building Solidarity” 🌱🎉 We are thrilled to announce the upcoming URGENCI International Symposium, taking place from December 10-14, 2025, at the beautiful Bergerie de Villarceaux near Paris, France! This gathering promises to be a vibrant platform for sharing
The story of ASC Brotes Compartidos!
We are continuing to share your #CSAStory with ASC Brotes Compartidos from Spain! EN version: Our CSA is based in a small village, called Caballar, in the Spanish province of Segovia, central Spain. It gathers a community of about 200 people. It was born out of the experience of two

Farmers’ Protests in Europe: A Call for Food System Transitions.
[Caen, 14th March 2024] – In recent weeks a rise in farmers’ protests throughout Europe, signalling a crucial moment with potentially profound political ramifications. These movements, while somewhat diverse in their grievances, merge around some key demands, underscoring the urgent need for a meaningful food system transition. Farmers’ demands: