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SWITCH Marathon Rome: A Morning of Dialogue, Research, and Community Engagement

On 28 November, Rome – The SWITCH Marathon arrived at the Mercato di Campagna Amica in Rome, creating a space where researchers, institutions, farmers, and citizens could meet and reflect together on the future of healthy and sustainable food systems. The morning unfolded among market stalls, and direct conversations with the local community. Participants took …

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SWITCH Press Tour: Exploring the Cultural and Scientific Roots of the Mediterranean Diet

16 November 2025, Pollica (Italy) – The award-winning journalists of the 2025 SWITCH Journalism Award from across Europe joined the SWITCH Press Tour in Pollica, Italy, to explore the heart of the Mediterranean Diet and sustainable food systems. The Horizon Europe–funded SWITCH Project concluded its 2025 Press Tour in Pollica. The event brought together six-award …

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La Sardegna nel piatto: communities in connection for sustainable diets

On October 11th, Cagliari – The Sardinian stop of the SWITCH Marathon took place in the heart of the Molentargius–Saline Regional Park in Cagliari. The event, titled “La Sardegna nel piatto – Communities in connection for sustainable diets,” was organised by Laore Sardegna Agency and the CMCC Foundation – Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change, with …

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Montpellier Celebrates 10 Years of Agroecological and Food Policy with a Collective Vision for the Future

On July 1, the Metropolis of Montpellier celebrated the 10th anniversary of its agroecological and food policy. To mark the occasion, its vice-president, Isabelle Touzard, invited the partners who have worked together to develop this innovative public initiative: agricultural organisations, consumer and food aid associations, the Montpellier wholesale food market, local authorities, Metropolis support services, …

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SWITCH at Venice Climate Week: Inspiring Dialogues on Food, Climate, and Collective Action

June 8, Venice – The SWITCH project took part in the Venice Climate Week, the first event in Italy entirely dedicated to climate change and sustainability. Set against the backdrop of one of the world’s most vulnerable and symbolic cities, the week offered a powerful platform to dive deeper into the global challenges we collectively …

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Science, Food, and Community: Highlights from the First Stop of the SWITCH Marathon in Sweden

The SWITCH Marathon began in Sweden on March 17 with an event focused on the intersection of food, medicine, sustainability, and gastronomy. Hosted at GoCo Health Innovation City in Gothenburg, the gathering brought together experts from the pharmaceutical industry, food scientists, gastronomists, and food entrepreneurs, creating a vast and vibrant network of food system actors. …

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SWITCH Diet Marathon: A European Initiative to Transform Food Systems

Eight Events, One Mission for Healthier and More Sustainable Eating 17th March – The SWITCH project officially launches the SWITCH Diet Marathon, a series of interactive events designed to redefine food consumption patterns across Europe. This initiative brings together key stakeholders—farmers, chefs, educators, healthcare professionals, and citizens—to develop local and scalable solutions for a more …

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