New SAPIENS Scientific Webinar on Sustainable Public Food Procurement in the European Union! 

Governments worldwide procure food and catering services for public institutions such as schools, universities and hospitals. Because of its economic relevance and its connection to many policy areas, public food procurement is increasingly seen as a leverage for building more fair and sustainable food systems and promoting healthy diets. 

Organised by early-stage researcher Chiara Falvo, this webinar was part of the SAPIENS Network’s Scientific Webinar Series and was hosted within the Master’s Course in Food Systems Law at the Department of Law of the University of Turin, also in collaboration with the Department of Agricultural, Forestry and Food Sciences (DISAFA). We were honored to have Professor Silvia Mirate as a distinguished speaker and discussant for this event. 

Our webinar explored the possibilities and challenges of embedding sustainability considerations in public food procurement practices under EU Law, also showcasing some national and local experiences that are leading the way. We also discussed the new EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and its relevance for public procurement.

Agenda 

Total duration: 1 hour 30 minutes 

• 45-minute presentation on SPFP in the EU – ESR Chiara Falvo 
• 20-minute introduction on the EUDR – Prof. Silvia Mirate
• 5-minute focus on the impact of the EUDR on public procurement – ESR Chiara Falvo 
• 15-minute discussion and open floor for questions 
• 5-minute conclusions – ESR Chiara Falvo

Couldn’t make it to the webinar? No problem! Watch the full recording below.