Our campuses serve as a case study in the ‘Unleashing the Short Chain’ (Ontketen de korte keten) research project being conducted by, among others, AUAS. This project, which runs from 2022 to 2026, researches the logistical barriers impeding the accessibility of locally produced food and what is needed to remove those barriers.

By fostering local catering, we aim, among other things, to strengthen the connection between farmers and consumers, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to boost circular agriculture and rural development. 

The UvA has now switched to more sustainable coffee beans. More information (in Dutch). 

We will formulate proposals for minimum requirements and take measures to bring our catering in line with these. To start with, advice on this topic will be provided by a working group on responsible food to be set up. A student will conduct the research. The working group has not yet been established.

In addition, when we put a new catering contract out to tender or extend a catering contract, we will ensure that only responsibly produced food is sold at the UvA. Agreements on this have not yet been made.

Information boards have been placed in the canteen with information on the impact of meat and dairy consumption. A large-scale campaign has not yet been set up.