Launch of START Green Minds Gather policy input paper
How can Denmark and the rest of Europe speed up the green transition in agrifood systems?
Key policy insights on this subject are now released in the report ‘What if? Ways forward based on the 2025 START Green Minds Gather Conference for an accelerated, research-based green transition in European agrifood systems’.
The report is based on input from 450 participants in the 2025 START Green Minds Gather Conference held on 29-30 April 2025 in Copenhagen and supported by Novo Nordisk Foundation.
The conference brought together researchers, industry representatives, NGOs and policymakers interested in examining how research-based knowledge can become more available to policymakers, industry and civil society – and how collaboration among these stakeholders can support the development of strong, impactful research projects.
Throughout the entire cycle of food-related resources, all stakeholders involved can make significant changes for a sustainable future. Untapped potential abounds, from how we produce food, to what we serve on the plate, to how we manage side streams and waste.
With this publication, START aims to draw the attention of politicians, industry and academia to the untapped potential of integrating research-based knowledge into agrifood-related policies, regulations and practices in Denmark and across the European Union.
