Egidio Dansero

Egidio Dansero is a Full Professor in the Department of Cultures, Politics and Society at the University of Turin, where he also serves as Vice Rector for Sustainability and Development Cooperation and Director of the School of Legal, Political and Economic-Social Sciences at Campus Luigi Einaudi (2022-2024). His academic work bridges political and economic geography with practical applications in urban development and sustainability initiatives.

Dansero's research centers on urban food systems, territorial development, and sustainability transitions. He leads the Italian Network on Local Policies of Food (Rete italiana politiche locali del cibo), the Atlas of Turin Food System (www.atlantedelcibo.it), and the PRIN 'Emplacing Food' project. His work examines how cities can transform food systems through innovative governance approaches, with particular focus on Alternative Food Networks, urban-rural linkages, and food sovereignty. He also investigates the territorial impacts of mega-events like the Olympics, industrial heritage regeneration, and green economy transitions.

Analysis of Dansero's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on urban food policy implementation across diverse contexts, from Italian cities like Turin and Milan to African urban centers. His work consistently applies geographical perspectives to sustainability challenges, particularly examining spatial dimensions of food systems, territorial governance, and urban resilience. A notable trend is his increasing focus on participatory approaches, including VGI (Volunteered Geographic Information) systems and crowdmapping for community engagement in urban planning.

Dansero actively leads multiple research initiatives including 'Empowering cities as agents of food system transformation' and 'Circular Business Models for Sustainable Urban Food Systems.' His work with the RUS (Rete delle Università per lo Sviluppo Sostenibile) demonstrates commitment to connecting academic research with practical sustainability transitions in urban contexts.

He coordinates the Atlas of Turin Food System and directs several collaborative projects involving the University of Turin, the University of Gastronomic Sciences, and international partners. His approach emphasizes transdisciplinary collaboration, bringing together academic researchers, policymakers, and community stakeholders to address complex urban sustainability challenges, particularly in the food domain.