Zagreb is developing a modular approach to urban farming, combining indoor systems and outdoor techniques to create a replicable model for schools and institutions, fostering sustainable food production and climate education.
In the framework of UP2030, Zagreb is redefining urban agriculture by establishing a fully circular food system within educational environments: School Farming → Food Production → Food Consumption → Food Waste → Composting → Back to School Farming.
The project focuses on:
The School Farming process will be tested using various small urban farming units, both indoor and outdoor. Alongside practical demonstrations, Zagreb will engage the public sector, education professionals, private sector partners, and the wider community in workshops and “learning by doing” sessions. Children will play a central role as ambassadors of best practices in sustainable living.
This pilot aims to create a practical methodology showcasing:
Ultimately, the goal is not only to raise awareness but also to inspire replication of urban farming models across the city and beyond.
Students, Teachers, Local Communities, Decision-makers and urban planners.
This initiative is part of Zagreb’s broader journey towards climate neutrality, using schools as living laboratories for sustainable urban farming and climate-smart education.
By integrating modular urban farming into educational environments, Zagreb aims to:
The project will help raise awareness of the impact of food choices, promote healthier, low-carbon diets, and demonstrate measurable reductions in the carbon footprint of school food systems. It also aims to inspire future expansion of urban farming as a practical solution for climate adaptation, community resilience, and education for sustainable development.
Through UP2030, Zagreb envisions not only greener schools but also a more sustainable city - where students, educators, and communities work together to shape a better future.
Ecological Sustainability and Strategic Planning: Project lead and coordinator of activities.
Local implementation partner for education, methodology development, and community engagement.
Local implementation partner for education, methodology development, and community engagement.
Providing expertise and storytelling through Neutrality Story Maps to showcase project impacts and best practices.
Providing expertise and storytelling through Neutrality Story Maps to showcase project impacts and best practices.