The project aims to define a pathway for the establishment of a Food and Agricultural Biodiversity Community in Valchiusella, as a model replicable in other areas of Piedmont. Its goal is to safeguard and enhance local genetic resources—both plant and animal—while promoting sustainable farming practices and responsible tourism.
Preliminary information
SCIENTIFIC MANAGER: Paola Migliorini
OTHER UNISG RESEARCHERS INVOLVED: Sandra Spagnolo
PARTNERSHIP: University of Turin – DISAFA (Italy); University of Turin – Department of Culture, Politics and Society (Italy); Club Amici della Valchiusella (Italy)
DURATION OF THE PROJECT: 15 months (April 2025 – June 2026) FUNDING INSTRUMENT Assessorato Agricoltura Regione Piemonte – MIPAAF – Ministero delle politiche agricole alimentari e forestali
MAIN INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AREA IN UNISG: Environment
SDGs:
Description
The project foresees a census of Piedmontese contexts suitable for creating a Food and Agricultural Biodiversity Community in Valchiusella, as a model that can also be replicated in other Alpine areas of Piedmont.
The project aims to:
- safeguard and enhance biodiversity – local plant species and animal breeds listed in the national registry;
- strengthen the link between agriculture, livestock farming, and sustainable tourism, promoting traditional productions and the use of local resources;
- actively engage local communities;
- disseminate knowledge and best practices through education, outreach days, markets, tastings, and awareness-raising events;
- guide rural development policies in marginal areas by providing a transferable operational model.
Around May 20, 2026, in one of the municipalities interested in joining the Food Community, a celebration will be organized for the National Biodiversity Day 2026.
Web site
https://www.biodiversita-agricola.piemonte.it/
News from the project
- Comunità del Cibo in Valchiusella: il progetto Germonte 7
- Incontro con gli amministratori locali in Valchiusella nel progetto GERMONTE 7
Selection notice for the awarding of one coordinated and continuous collaboration contract aimed at research within the research project GERMONTE7 – Study for the identification and establishment of Food Communities – CUP: J17G25000120001
DR_612-25_Bando_COCOCO_ricerca_Germonte7
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Application deadline: 1/12/2025
DR _614-2025 Decreto Nomina commissione_COCOCO_Germonte7
I Verbale riunione determinazione criteri_Germonte7.docx
II verbale seconda seduta_valut_titoli_Germonte7.docx
III verbale colloquio orale_Germonte7.doc
DR_617a-25_Decreto Approvazione atti_Germonte7A
Publications
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