Hungary commits to organise short supply chains and farmers’ markets for agricultural products. This action aims to reinforce the role of local farmers and decrease the demand for transport, therefore minimising environmental footprints.The commitment is intended to decrease dependency on international markets while developing the local economy by creating local jobs and reinforcing local expertise and skills as well as decreasing environmental footprints from transport.
The commitment falls under focus area 6 of the Batumi Initiative to promote green and fair trade.
Implementing partner includes Ministry of Agriculture.
The commitment is relevant to SDG targets 8.5, 12. 2, and 12.8.