Dortmund Living Lab

North Rhine - Westphalia, Germany

The Global Field in Dortmund connects learning, cultivation, and political dialogue to reimagine our food systems.

Linking education and governance for a sustainable food future

Located at Schultenhof Farm, the Global Field Dortmund is a 2,500 m² learning and cultivation space led by the Dortmund Food Policy Council. It invites citizens, schools, and policymakers to explore how food connects local action and global impact.

Key activities

Learning

Educational workshops on land use, nutrition, and sustainability.

Dialogue

Political discussions connecting citizens and decision-makers.

Events

Cooking events and volunteer days for hands-on participation.

Timeline and impact

2025

Construction of plots and setup

2026

Launch of educational programmes and public events

Continuous

Building a network of stakeholders for food system change

Challenges and solutions

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G Global
M Municipal
I Individual
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Impacts if unaddressed
Malnutrition
Deficiencies
Alienation
Ignorance
What the project can address
Nutrition education
Promoting awareness & appreciation for food
Weltacker — dialogue, seeding, watering, experiencing agriculture
Strengthening community & motivation
Workshops, activities, co-creation
Food sovereignty