The second MEDWISE Community of Practice and stakeholders meeting is officially launched in Italy by the University of Catania and ENEA in collaboration with Rotary club
On September 19th, MEDWISE will hold the second meeting of its Community of Practice (CoP) and stakeholders in Italy, hosted at the premises of Gustibus Sicilian Food Factory in Assoro (EN). This appointment serves as a structured and in-depth follow-up to our previous territorial dialogue path, focusing specifically on the complex and urgent issue of food waste, which is one of the most significant environmental and economic challenges facing the entire Mediterranean region.
The event, organized by the University of Catania and ENEA, will involve the direct participation of local and regional authorities, research and academic institutions, private sector representatives, practitioners, civil society actors, and experts, thanks to the valuable collaboration with the Rotary Club Catania Sud. Participants will engage in discussions on shared strategies, participatory governance models, and replicable solutions. The meeting will illustrate the entire production chain and the specific actions implemented to reduce or eliminate food waste throughout the supply chain, with key contributions from the CEO, Dr. Francesco Pecorino. Through interactive working and open discussion sessions, the meeting aims to strengthen the synergistic bond between scientific research and the local socio-economic fabric. Essential aspects related to stakeholder engagement, the co-creation of virtuous pathways, and the application of innovative methodologies, prevention strategies, and circular solutions specifically dedicated to food waste reduction will be thoroughly addressed.
Multidisciplinary knowledge-sharing and the active listening of the community represent the foundational pillars of our dissemination strategy. Only through the widespread involvement of territorial actors is it possible to translate project objectives into real-world impacts, building solid foundations for a more sustainable and circular future in the Mediterranean.
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18/09/2026
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