By Judith Conroy   Gardening and growing food has a way of bringing us closer to nature and the Earth’s rhythms. Many traditional ceremonies and religious festivals are rooted in changes in the seasons, particularly midwinter celebrations. We mark the Solstice – the shortest day and longest night – and welcome the return of the light as the days gradually lengthen into spring. […]

By Ágnes Zólyomi The case of a Horizon Europe project advancing transformative action With the conclusion of recent meetings of main international environmental agreements (COP16 on biodiversity in Cali, Colombia, the COP29 on climate change in Baku Azerbaijan, and the most current failure of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to agree on a legally binding instrument to halt plastic pollution), it becomes increasingly evident that relying on governments and high-level policy to lead the way to transformative change is an uphill [...]

What is the Food Governance Game? Why is it soo exciting? Who is it recommended for? Can an outdoor cinema night with a community change our mindset? What should we keep in mind if we plan to organize an event like this? You can find answers to all these questions in our partner CGE Erfurt's latest blog post, where they evaluate methods and interventions examined within the framework of the PLANET4B project in collaboration with the local learning community. The [...]

"EU-funded projects leading the way to transformative change for biodiversity" says REA, the research agency of European Union. Source of picture: REA In their latest publication the agency provides an overview of ongoing research projects, making an impact in the conservation, restoration, and wise use of biodiversity, while considering broader social and economic sustainable goals. The article introduces key initiatives in broad international cooperation, which aim to address topics such as: Innovative tools at the heart of positive change The balance [...]

In addition to crops, community, network, knowledge base and creativity are growing in the Gaia Community Garden in Graz. In their blogpost, PLANET4B's partner Forum Urbanes Gärtnern showcase the operation of the garden and the impact of community gardening on people through direct, personal experiences and feedback from garden users. Read more about this unique initiative where gardening is not just a practical issue but also a way to build women's community. https://urbanes-gaertnern.at/allgemein/2024/08/02/gaia-gartenberg/  

This Summer PLANET4B partner CGE Erfurt organized an outdoor cinema session for young people. Easy summer entertaintment? Hardly. The aim of the screening was to spread awareness about the importance of biodiversity and in addition to test how critical thinking is influenced by documentaries. Therefore, the participants were both learning and taking part in a social science experiment. The main goal of the PLANET4B project is to identify and explore creative methods that help prioritize biodiversity in our decision-making. Read the [...]