PIEDMONT. 37% of global greenhouse gas emissions are caused by the food system, 70% of freshwater is used for agriculture, and 1/3 of the food produced worldwide is lost or wasted along the supply chain. Today, the global food system has a significant environmental impact. It’s time to change our approach to food, climate, and health and to create a resilient food system that is healthier for people and the planet. Everyone can contribute to achieving this goal.

In this context, Enaip Piemonte, the largest training agency in the region, is participating in the LIFE CLIMATE SMART CHEFS project, funded by the European LIFE Programme. Enaip Net is the project leader, partnered with Fondazione Barilla, Alma – International School of Italian Cuisine, JAMK University of Applied Sciences (Finland), and Nutritics Limited (Ireland).

Objective: to create a culture of sustainable food by leveraging chefs and their ability to influence sustainable eating habits.

Project numbers

• 160 chefs trained with advanced courses on sustainable recipes
• 500 chefs using the proposed digital tool to create climate-smart menus
• 100 chefs participated in the Climate Smart Chef Award and local initiatives promoting sustainable diets
• 300 food sector students from Enaip Piemonte, Lombardia, and Veneto involved
• 10,000 people reached through the project’s awareness activities
• Implementation of the Life Climate Smart Chefs Vision 2030, a strategic document aimed at providing policy recommendations and supporting EU climate policy.

This two-year journey will be presented to the public on November 27, 2024, in Turin, during the event “Alimenti.AMO il futuro” at Open 011 (Corso Venezia 11) from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Topics of the day: combating food waste, circular use of raw materials, reducing the food footprint, local sourcing, and seasonality.

Programme

9:30 a.m. Participant registration. Introduction to the LIFE CSC Project by Enaip Net
10:00 a.m. Danilo Legnaro – Food Circuit Representative, Enaip Piemonte
10:10 a.m. Paola Muraglia – LIFE CSC Project Representative, Enaip Cuneo
10:20 a.m. Testimonials from students who participated in Life CSC workshops
10:40 a.m. Pasquale Dell’Aquila – Coordinator, Caritas Settimo
10:50 a.m. Cristina Selva from Erbavoglio – Biella
11:15 a.m. Round Table

Moderator: Simona Riccio – LinkedIn Top Voice Italy for the AgriFood sector

Speakers:

• Antonella Bertarello – Directorate of Education, Training, and Work, Regione Piemonte
• Tommaso Arrigoni – Chef, Innocenti Evasioni
• Carla Spampinato – Sales Team Lead North, Too Good To Go Italia
• Roberto Costella – President, Slow Food
• Maria Chiara Bellino – Head of Campagna Amica Piemonte
• Andrea Gasco – Founder, iThanks

For more information about the project, visit: climatesmartchefs.eu