The demand for these three vital components is escalating rapidly. It is being driven by rapid urbanization and changing diets. This is also exacerbated by a rising demand for water due to population and economic growth, higher temperatures and decrease in precipitation in certain regions.
In order to address current challenges and future pressures, a priority should be the implementation of integrated and sustainable management strategies for water, food and energy. This approach aims to achieve a balance between the diverse needs of people, the environment, and the economy.
One of the concepts that fits into the idea of these strategies are Agrihoods as a focal points for residential developments and work spaces. Agrihood is a residential neighborhood centered around community farming. The goal is to facilitate food production, as well as provide green space, recreation, aesthetics and value to the community.
This solution implies maximally reduced supply chains. A farm provides fresh and healthy food and integrates the local community. At the same time, in a broader perspective, such places could be hubs for managing renewable energy, water and food production.
An extension of this concept are urban agrihoods. The goal is simple: meeting food needs of the local population and caring for community self-sufficiency. Inhabitants of the area become stakeholders, they fund the infrastructure and service. In return they receive fresh and available throughout the season food and can engage in the production process.
The USAGE project contributed to the creation of two green-garden installations – one in Wroclaw, second in Oslo – for the food production which are based on aquaponic systems supported by rainwater collection infrastructure.
The aquaponics farm located in Wrocław is under our care. The project is a big step forward towards healthy, organically produced food for the local community. We exploit our urban aquaponic farm for educational purposes, conducting workshops on topics such as water, aquaponics, aquaculture, and others.
Organizatorzy wydarzenia / Współpraca Idea 3W
Partner wydarzenia
H2O SciTech – Instytut Wody we współpracy z Bankiem Gospodarstwa Krajowego oraz Ideą “3W” realizuje działania edukacyjne w obszarze ochrony wody, życia roślin w wodzie oraz zrównoważonej produkcji żywności w kontekście wykorzystania i użycia wody. Warsztaty edukacyjne kierowane są do ogółu społeczeństwa oraz uczniów szkół podstawowych i średnich. Ich celem jest zachęcanie do poznawania, nauka poprzez doświadczenie i zaangażowanie do aktywności.
Wiedza i edukacja | Miejska AquaFarma (aqfarm.eu)