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To promote long-term transformation of food environments in vulnerable neighborhoods by fostering collaboration among stakeholders.

February 5, 2026Open Access

Accelerating transformative innovation in food policy: a collaborative and systemic approach for transforming food environments

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To promote long-term transformation of food environments in vulnerable neighborhoods by fostering collaboration among stakeholders.
Initiative launched by Living Lab for Health and local organizations
Involvement of a multi-stakeholder community called Alison
Focus on exploring sustainable food system changes
Expected outcomes include improved food environments in vulnerable neighborhoods
Emphasis on collaboration among diverse local organizations

Abstract

The Living Lab for Health at IrsiCaixa and the Barcelona Metropolitan Area (AMB), in collaboration with IRTA and over 20 local organizations, have launched a systems innovation initiative to promote long-term transformation of food environments in vulnerable neighborhoods of the Barcelona City Region. Through a multi-stakeholder community called Alison, this project explores collaborative approaches to sustainable food system change. This poster presents the project’s objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes.

Accelerating transformative innovation in food policy: a collaborative and systemic approach for transforming food environments

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