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F. Orsini, E. Sanyè-Mengual, M. Accorsi, G. Pennisi, G. Gianquinto – University of Bologna IT
B. Poelling, R. Morgenstern, M. Mergenthaler, W. Lorleberg - South-WestphaliaUniversity of Applied Sciences Soest DE
F. Hoekstra, M. Dubbeling, H. Renting – RUAF NL
F. Magrefi – STePSS IT
G. Bazzocchi – Horticity IT
M. Mellara, A. Rossi, I. Malagutti – MammutFilm IT
A. Stoerner - Hei-tro DE
Urban Green Train
distance learning course
E. Geoffriau, T. Coisnon, L. Vidal-Beaudet, B. Plottu, P. Cannavo, G. Galopin, V. Soufflet-Freslon, E. Chantoiseau, P.E. Bournet, V. Beaujouan, D. Rousselière, V. Bouvier, H. Daniel –Agrocampus Ouest Angers / Agreenium FR
R. Kahane – CIRAD / Agreenium Montpellier FR
M. Yvergniaux & A. Gautier – Vegepolys Angers FR
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SETTING THE BASIS
FOR A NEW MINDSET
ON UA ECONOMY
STRUCTURING A
PILOT COURSE
MODELING & RECOM-
MENDATIONS FOR UA
ENTERPRENEURSHIP
CURRICULUM
Framework of the entire project
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Resource survey among UGT partners
Thematic orientation of proposed resources by UGT partners
criteria n Theme n Cited disciplines
> 80%25
Food and non-food
production of UA38
agronomy (35), ecology (12), economics
(5), management (6), pest management
(1), floriculture (1), physiology (1),
sociology (1), landscaping (2), urban
planning (1)
>50% 23Ecology, environment,
resource management17 ecology (16), agronomy (10),
management, (5) physiology (1)
<50% 16Resilience, social inclusion
and sustainability7
sociology (5), communication (3),
agronomy (3), management (2),
geography (1)
No direct link but
potential interest
for UGT
30
Entrepreneurship,
innovative business models
and modes of financing
22 economics (21), management (12),
communication (3), entrepreneurship (2)
Societal needs, market
analysis and value chain
development
7economics (6), management (2),
business planning (1), market anaklysis
(1)
No proposed theme 3
total 94 total 94
Link with urban agri. Link with UGT themes
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A diversity of available resources addressing UAE
(logn 100)
Survey among UGT partners
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Target audience of proposed resources by UGT partners
criteria n criteria n
Bachelor 1 12 General public 2
Bachelor 2 14 Entrepreneurs 2
Bachelor 3 19 Professionnals 10
Master 1 21 Trainers 1
Master 2 16 Students 82
no indication 12 NGO staff 1
Policy makers 1
Support agencies 1
Mix: students+professionnals 8
Mix: students+public 1
Education level Audience type
Survey among UGT partners
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� 94 resources identified already developed from the partners
� 105 res. available from the partner countries and matching the themes
� Resource database available at http://www.urbangreentrain.eu
Results from the state of the art
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Urban Green Train pilot course
Architecture - 5 transdisciplinary modules de 30h (total 150h)1. Introduction into UA concept and types2. Resource use from a challenge perspectives3. UA types/systems & short food chains4. Networking and governance5. The world of business and urban demands
Pilot course - at distance : 142 applicantsnon UGT countries : 25blended : 31 (<40)
Langages - EN, FR, IT, DE, PT
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Topics relevance
Training need analysis UGT course
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Urban Green Train course :learning objectives
MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION INTO UA CONCEPT AND TYPES
1.1 URBAN AGRICULTURE CONCEPT AND ENVIRONMENT
Subchapters Learning Objectives Duration Learning Outcomes
- 1.1.1 Defining Urban Agriculture
- 1.1.2 Trend in food and non-food
consumption
- 1.1.3 Trends in city development and
urban planning
- 1.1.4 Professional trends in relation
with UA
- 1.1.5 Territorial analysis and
governance
- 1.1.6 Challenges for UA
- 1.1.7 Diversity and roles of
actors/stakeholders in UA
- Compare the basis of the various
definitions of UA
- Provide consumption and urbanization
context of UA
- Present the current professional context
- Provide knowledge on territory
diagnostic and governance based on
urban or peri-urban context
- Identify the main challenges regarding
UA activities
- Characterize actors and stakeholders
- Compare the basis of the various
definitions of UA
6
Learners are able to:
• Identify an adapted definition of UA
depending on the objective and context
• Identify opportunities & constraints for
UA
• Understand professional support for UA
• Use tools & methods for a territorial
analysis
• Map actors and stakeholders
1.2 FROM MULTIFUNCTIONALITY TO ECOSYSTEM SERVICES OF UA
Subchapters Learning Objectives Duration Learning Outcomes
- 1.2.1 Concepts of multifunctionality
and ecosystem services
- 1.2.2 Services from UA
- 1.2.3 Sustainable development of UA
- 1.2.4 A framework for UA analysis
- Explain the evolution between multi-
functionality and ecosystem services
concepts
- Present the diversity of functions and
services of UA
- Set the basis for an analysis of UA in
regards with economical, environmental
and social pillar
3
Learners are able to
• Argue about UA advantages besides
production
• Identify functions and services from UA
• Evaluate factors of UA sustainability
1.3 EVOLUTION OF UA DEPENDING ON THE CONTEXT
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Urban Green Train course module 1Urban agriculture concepts and types
Aims� main concepts and challenges related to urban agriculture and their
evolution depending on the historical or worldwide geographical context
� cities features, society and professional trends shaping urban agriculture environment
� urban agriculture functions and services for activities development� urban agriculture types analysis based on case studies� framework for analysing urban agriculture situations
Structure 1.1 Urban agriculture concept and environment 1.2 From multifunctionality to ecosystem services of UA1.3 Evolution of urban agriculture depending on the context in America and Caribbean1.4 Evolution of urban agriculture activity1.5 Bullet points: remember the economic dimension1.6 Practical work
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Urban Green Train course module 2Resource use from a challenge perspective
Aims� relationship between urban agriculture and urban ecology� strategies for improving the role of urban agriculture in reducing the city
ecological footprint � different elements contributing to resource efficiency and waste
management, as well as to the citizen’s wellbeing� students will be able to identify and assess entrepreneurial opportunities
and innovation possibilities for each challenge.
Structure2.1 Urban Agriculture for biodiversity and ecology2.2 Urban Agriculture for reducing the city ecological footprint2.3 Urban Agriculture for resource efficiency and waste management2.4 Urban Agriculture for improving city climate2.5 Bullet points: remember the economic dimension
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Urban Green Train course module 3UA production systems and short food chains
Aims� various urban agriculture types found in cities around the world� urban agriculture production systems in terms of their characteristics,
location, functions, technical aspects, development challenges and support needs
� urban agriculture input supply, service delivery; processing and marketing systems
Structure 3.1 Overview of Urban Agriculture types3.2 Urban Agriculture integration in agri-business3.3 Innovation in Urban Agriculture
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Urban Green Train course module 4Networking and Governance
Aims� importance of policy schemes and regulations, communication with
(private and public) stakeholders, and the building of social networks for successful urban agriculture initiatives
� policy schemes and regulations as a constraint for urban agriculture initiatives, but opportunities for support
� social networks and communication as keys for effectively mobilizing resources and constructing markets for specific products and services
� different governance approaches and practical examples of governance and networking.
Structure4.1 Governance issue and networking4.2 Legal and policy issues4.3 Networks and businesses – Case
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Urban Green Train course module 5The world of business and urban demands
Aims� to be able to write a business plan for your urban agriculture business
idea or project you want to establish� guide business ideas through urban market theory, consumer demands,
and (qualitative) market research� classification of urban agriculture business models as well as strategic
management templates Business Model Canvas and Value Proposition Canvas
� marketing and supply chain management
Structure 5.1 Entrepreneurship and urban demands 5.2 Planning the business5.3 Running the business
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Evaluation Urban Green Train course
Item Positive answer
Content clear and well structured 94 % (88 – 100%)
Clear & useful assignments 86 % (81 - 94 %)
Tutors’ feedbacks assignments 79 % (75 – 82 %)
Chance to exchange 94 % (91 – 98 %)
Content useful 88 % (75 – 100%)
Application for your own UA activities 93 % (88 – 96 %)
(n= 33 – 55)
Drop-out rate (42 received the ompletion certificate)
Need for sharing experience : blended course (86.7%
approved)
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Perspectives : resource valorisation
At distance ratio
Use in classroom
Side resources to deepen knowledge
Reversed class Blended learning
Distance learningMOOC
UGT course / consortium
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On behalf of all the UGT partners:
Thanks to funding
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Thank you for your attention!
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