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Universiteit Gent

Ghent University is an open, pluralistic and socially engaged university. Our university is more than 200 years old, offers more than 200 courses and conducts research in numerous scientific disciplines. We are a haven for daredevils and obstructionists.

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Beyond Chocolate

Beyond Chocolate brought together chocolate brands, governments, retailers and NGOs in 2018 to make the cocoa chain fairer and more sustainable. The partnership worked towards living incomes for farmers, preventing deforestation and increase transparency, with lasting impact from producer to consumer.

Green Deal Circular Purchasing

From 2017 to 2021, the Green Deal Circular Procurement united companies, governments and civil society organisations to strengthen sustainable procurement policies. By sharing knowledge and developing circular criteria in tenders, the initiative stimulated a market that fuels reuse and innovation. An important step toward a structural circular economy in Flanders.

Sign for my future

Sign for my Future, launched in 2019, grew into one of the largest climate campaigns in Belgium. The initiative brought together citizens, businesses, civil society and academics to call on policymakers for ambitious and binding climate policies. With more than 340,000 signatures, The Shift as a unifying force ensured broad public support.

Green Deal Green Deal Protein Shift on Our Plate

The Green Deal Protein Shift has been accelerating the shift from animal to plant-based proteins since 2021. Companies, governments, researchers and organizations are joining forces to develop innovative actions, change consumer behavior and strengthen local production. The goal: a healthy and resilient food system for people and planet.

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