Best practicesCreated on: 2 April 2026

Valencia (Spain): The World Sustainable Urban Food Centre (CEMAS)

Goal 7.0

Making port cities key players in the search for sufficient, quality food for all.

Goal 7.2

Combating food waste by improving storage capabilities for both import and export of perishable goods.

Goal 7.3

Promoting fair trade and organic and local productions through a tailored commercial policy.

Challenge(s)

How can new functions be defined in the port-city area to sustainably develop food logistics?

Best Practice

In addition to the symbolic value of transforming previously abandoned areas into the Port City’s most innovative places, transitional spaces between the city and port are good locations for creative districts and innovation hubs in a world where responsiveness, forward-thinking, and flexibility are increasingly necessary. These spaces provide opportunities to increase the impact and influence that port cities can have on global challenges, such as food research and production. Valencia chose to develop such a research cluster and now hosts the World Sustainable Urban Food Centre.

This good practice also includes objective 7.3 (Promoting fair trade, organic and local productions through a tailored commercial policy) of the AIVP’s 2030 Agenda.

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