Policy Lab for Economic Policy Instruments – An exploration

Purpose and goal

The project develops solutions that steer food consumption towards more sustainable and healthy choices through economic instruments. In collaboration with consumers, producers, trade and decision-makers, we develop policy prototypes that accelerate the transition to a sustainable food system. The goal is to co-create and evaluate effective incentives that make sustainable food more accessible, affordable and attractive – and thereby strengthen both public health and the environment.

Expected effects and result

The project results in knowledge and policy prototypes for economic instruments that can steer consumption towards sustainable and healthy food. It strengthens decision-making and collaboration between actors, increases understanding and acceptance of economic incentives, and lays the foundation for future policy changes. The effect will be increased access, demand, and equity around sustainable food – to the benefit of public health, the environment, and producers.

Planned approach and implementation

The project is implemented in three stages: (1) mapping and analysis of possible economic instruments, (2) co-creation workshops and dialogues with key actors to develop policy prototypes, and (3) communication and dissemination of results to decision-makers and industry. The work is carried out in close collaboration with trade, producers, consumers and authorities to ensure relevance, anchoring and feasibility.