Terra Madre Europe Highlights Sustainable Food Changemakers in Brussels
Terra Madre Europe, a significant event rooted in the Slow Food movement, is set to take place in Brussels from June 7 to 9, 2026. This gathering will bring together farmers, food artisans, cooks, policymakers, and activists to celebrate and promote sustainable food practices. The event will feature interactive workshops, conferences, and shared meals, emphasizing the importance of agroecology and the preservation of food cultures. Among the notable participants are Daniela Wiebogen from Austria, who has been active in the Slow Food movement since 2009, and David D’Hondt from Belgium, who is pioneering urban farming with his project Les Moutons Bruxellois. Other changemakers include Iliya Godev from Bulgaria, Karin Hvidtfeldt Christiansen from Denmark, and András Szunyogh from Hungary, each contributing to sustainable food systems in unique ways.