Projects
As think-tank, ORIGIN develops expertise and research as well about the main three core topics of its interests.
GI-SMART
Project aimed at investigating the impacts of Geographical Indications (GIs) in terms of sustainability and their contribution to sustainable development.
Started on June 1st 2024
Project Objectives and Expected Key Results
The main objective of the project is to enhance the design and implementation of the GI system to support sustainable agriculture, healthy and sustainable food, and sustainable food systems, in line with the objectives of the Farm to Fork strategy. To achieve this, the project will:
- Map and integrate existing research knowledge on GIs sustainability and their new challenges;
- Build a reproducible and comprehensive sustainability assessment methodology taking into account the environmental, social, economic and governance dimensions;
- Identify and map good practices to enhance GI sustainability;
- Explore and benchmark the approaches/policies across Member States;
- Analyse and improve understanding of GI sustainable deliverables by local and global consumers;
- Formulate policy recommendations, decision tools and best practices for policymakers and producers to enhance GI sustainability;
- Create a GI Smart community platform for communication, dissemination and exploitation of project results and stakeholder engagement.
MOVING H2020
MOVING (MOuntain Valorisation through INterconnectedness and Green growth) is a Horizon 2020 (2020-2024) project coordinated by the Université de Córdoba, bringing together 23 partner organisations.
The project will build capacity and co-develop policy frameworks across Europe. It will establish new or improved value chains to contribute to the resilience and sustainability of mountain areas to climate change.
The 23 mountain regions from 16 countries are areas where the project will deploy its research activities and actions by involving relevant stakeholders through multi-stakeholder platforms (MAP). Ces régions représentent la grande diversité des zones de montagne en Europe et dans les pays voisins.
DECARB-CO
The DECARB-CO project tackles climate challenges in Rwandan coffee communities. It designs special composting systems using biochar to manage waste from coffee stations in the Rusizi district. This promotes climate-friendly coffee production. They actively involve locals in decision-making, fostering a sense of ownership and long-term sustainability. The project improves soil health, coffee quality, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Overall, DECARB-CO aims to strengthen local economies and livelihoods by promoting knowledge sharing and community collaboration.
SHERPA
Sustainable Hub to Engage into Rural Policies with Actors (SHERPA) is a four-year project (2019-2023) with 17 partners funded by the Horizon 2020 programme. It aims to gather knowledge that contributes to the formulation of recommendations for future policies relevant to EU rural areas, by creating a science-society-policy interface which provides a hub for knowledge and policy.