At the BIOFACH Science Forum, FQH hosted the session Bold Vision: A Global Network of Observatories for Organic Food Systems. The discussion advanced the emerging concept of a Global Organic Food Systems Observatories (GOFSO) — a coordinated international initiative to monitor organic food systems as living laboratories for sustainable food system transformation.
Presentations were structured around the GOFSO core domains:
– Ecological Sustainability — Prof. Dr. Ewa Rembialkowska
– Socio-economic Wellbeing — Dr. Marja van Vliet
– Health & Nutrition — Prof. Dr. Susanne Gjedsted Bugel
– Governance & Participation — Jostein Hertwig
– Community Health & FQH Link — Dr. Machteld Huber
Prof. Dr. Carola Strassner Introducing the GOFSO Initiative, photo courtesy of FQH Network 
Prof. Dr. Ewa Rembialkowska, photo courtesy of FQH Network 
Jostein Hertwig and Dr. Machteld Hubert, photo courtesy of FQH Network 
Participant Engagement during the presentation of the GOFSO Initiative, photo courtesy of the FQH Network 
Participant Engagement during the presentation of the GOFSO Initiative, photo courtesy of FQH Network
Together, the speakers highlighted how coordinated, long-term monitoring across these domains can strengthen organic food systems’ contribution to the Great Food Transformation. The exchange with participants underscored the value of international collaboration, shared indicators, and a globally grounded observatory network.
Interested in contributing to or partnering with the GOFSO initiative? We welcome further conversation.
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