Global hunger and insufficient nutrient intake are worldwide debated issues. The present paper aims to identify the main problems in the agri-food sector and to find solutions for achieving sustainable food systems. Organic farming is proposed as a promising approach. A better understanding of...

The present work aims to make a synthesis of the specialized literature and European and national policies and strategies regarding the promotion of sustainable agriculture. In this way, an overview is achieved, in which synergies and common objectives can be noticed between various European...

During COASTAL project, financed through Horizon 2020 program, research team carried out a modelling activity, for the three main economic activities for Danube's Delta study case area: agriculture, aquaculture and tourism. Regarding the tourism in Danube's Delta region, we wanted to find the...

The sectors of transport and energy are at a turning point, which is generated by various factors such as climate change, population growth and its reliance on classic fuels , the necessity of access to modern energy services for the rural population. The solution would be widespread use of...

The sustainability of the food supply of the population in all Member States is a priority objective of the current CAP, with important implications both for ensuring food security and for developing the rural economy. In this context, the European sustainable development economic model promotes...

Over the past years a large number of regional growth theories have been developed and a number of models have been built in an effort to describe, explain and eventually predict regional development trends. However, until a few years ago, the large majority of those models assumed the existence...