The transition from a food system to a more sustainable one is a necessity for the Brussels region, both to meet global challenges (protecting nature and biodiversity and tackling climate change) and to meet local challenges (social, health, economic and employment).
Brussels Capital Region started developing its food strategy in 2015 giving rise in 2016 to a first strategy “La stratégie Good Food” (2016-2020) (available also in English). This first strategy (SGF1) led to concrete achievements such as promoting sustainable self-production, speeding up the transition of canteens and restaurants, supporting citizens and families, etc.
In line with the Regional Policy Statement (2019-2024), which called for this strategy to be strengthened, and following a year-long participatory co-construction process that brought together some 300 stakeholders, the Brussels Region has now adopted a second strategy, “La stratégie Good Food 2” (2022-2030).
The Good Food strategy 2 can be summarized as follows:
The food strategy is operationalized through 5 strategic axes and 4 transversal principles.
5 strategic axes
- Axis 1: Intensifying and supporting agro-ecological production in Brussels and the surrounding area
- Axis 2: Developing "Good Food channels" to supply Brussels:
- Axis 3: Ensuring the distribution of a "Good Food" offer
- Axis 4: Ensuring "Good Food" for everyone
- Axis 5: Reducing food loss and waste
4 transversal principles
- A participative, open-ended and co-supported system of governance
- A principle of social inclusion, health and food sovereignty applied systematically
- Challenges in combating & adapting to climate change and protecting and enhancing biodiversity
- A multi-faceted urban environment
The governance of the strategy
