European policy dialogue series | November 6th\, 2025\, EESC Brussels &\; Livestream
\nEurope'\;s long-term wellbeing dep ends on fair and locally-driven sustainability transitions. Housing and fo od\, our most basic human needs and the two largest household expenses\, a re powerful entry points for change. Yet\, solutions to Europe'\;s hou sing and food challenges need to go beyond affordability to ensure sustain ability and fairness amid mounting climate and geopolitical pressures. \n
This policy dialogue series will spotlight action by European civil society and local governments\, and advocate to center them in the EU 9\;s Affordable Housing Plan\, the implementation of the Vision of Agricul ture and Food and other related strategies and post-2027 EU budget plannin g.
\nMorning session l Housing | Organised by ICLEI Europe 9.00 am - 13.00 pm Featuring thought-provoking and practical discussions between c ivil society\, local governments and European institutions over sustainabl e\, decent and affordable good housing practices in light of the EU Afford able Housing Plan.
\nAfternoon session l Food | Organised by ECOLI SE 14.00 - 17.30 pm Food systems are a major contributor to the ecological crisis\, responsible for around one-third of global greenhouse gas emissi ons due to industrial agriculture\, deforestation\, and food waste. Yet\, food systems can also be part of the solution: local\, sustainable practic es have the potential to reduce emissions\, restore ecosystems\, and align with the goals of the European Green Deal.
\nCommunity-led initiat ives (CLIs) across Europe are already implementing such practices\, buildi ng democratic\, regenerative food systems that prioritise biodiversity\, c limate resilience\, local empowerment\, and fair access to food. To fully unlock their potential\, CLIs need formal recognition\, resources\, and a voice in EU food policy. Building on a year-long participatory policy pos itioning process led by ECOLISE and supported by ECOLISE members and partn ers\, this session will present a set of policy recommendations for EU-lev el food system transformation. It will offer practical and strategic insig hts from place-based initiatives that are bridging food\, climate\, biodiv ersity\, and social justice goals. Rooted in real experiences and territor ial diversity\, the session aims to inform EU food and agriculture policy\ , including the CAP\, Farm to Fork Strategy\, and broader Green Deal imple mentation\, calling to centre communities and local public actors in EU fo od policymaking as co-creators of Europe'\;s food future. For more inf ormation contact Katerina Boucoyannis\, policy officer at katerina.boucoyannis@ecolise.eu.
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