Biodistricts: An opportunity for rural revitalization and sustainable, organic public procurement

On 9 April, the event “Biodistricts: An opportunity for rural revitalization and sustainable, organic public procurement” took place at the European Parliament from 9:00 to 11:00.

A bio-district is a geographical area where farmers, citizens, tourist operators, associations, and public authorities enter into an agreement for the sustainable management of local resources, based on organic production and consumption. This includes different aspects such as the development of short food chains, the establishment of organic canteens in public offices and schools. In bio-districts, the promotion of organic products is inextricably linked with the promotion of the land and its special characteristics so that it can fully realize its economic, social, and cultural potential.

During this session, IFOAM Organics Europe, the Socialist and Democrats Group, the European People’s Party, and the Greens in the European Parliament brought together policymakers and experts involved in successful bio-districts to showcase how these initiatives can support European farmers and biodiversity, revitalise European rural areas and enshrine the ‘right to stay’ and inspire action toward a healthier, more sustainable food system for farmers, citizens and the whole society.

Interested in reading our key take-aways? Find a wrap up post on LinkedIn or read our thread on X.