Paola Abril CAMPOS

This collective project explores how food can be understood and managed as a commons — a shared resource collectively governed and existing beyond the constraints of private property or commodification.

Rooted in values of solidarity, cooperation, and collective governance, the multidisciplinary team proposes to study how communities in Mexico and in selected regions of Europe organize their food systems in ways that integrate ecological sustainability, health, and livelihoods, while fostering interdependence and reciprocity.

By examining the roles of education and gender in sustaining these practices, the project also investigates how responsibilities are equitably distributed within communities.

As part of this initiative, the project team will organize an international roundtable bringing together practitioners, organizations, and scholars to discuss the challenges and opportunities related to scaling up commons-based food practices. This dialogue aims to address issues of governance, inclusivity, and the long-term sustainability of food systems, while generating concrete avenues for applied research.

The ultimate goal is to launch an applied research project following the residency, focused on adapting and implementing proven models of food commons in diverse contexts. This forward-looking approach combines theoretical reflection with practical strategies, thereby contributing to global discussions on the commons as a foundation for more equitable and resilient systems.