Between field and world: Nuremberg metropolitan region aims to become a World Agricultura

The Nuremberg metropolitan region is the first region in Germany to apply for the title of World Agricultural Heritage Site. In doing so, it is setting an example for unique, urban agriculture, sustainable cycles, and food security. The application will be presented on Thursday afternoon in Hall 23a. The application focuses on an exceptionally diverse agricultural culture that has been closely linked to the region's cities for centuries. Whether it's the Nuremberg Knoblauchsland, the traditional carp pond farming in the Aischgrund and Upper Palatinate, or the orchards, hop gardens, and vineyards in Franconia – they all form a unique, vibrant ecosystem. Around 100,000 people work in the agricultural and food industry in northern Bavaria. They supply millions of people with regional food and at the same time make a decisive contribution to the preservation of cultural landscapes, climate protection, and biodiversity.

The application will be presented on Thursday at 2 p.m. in a panel discussion in the hall of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs. Supporters and representatives from the agricultural sector will provide information about the content and status of the application to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

A cultural and ecological treasure

The international title “Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems” is awarded by the FAO to agricultural systems that stand out for their tradition, ecological resilience, and cultural significance. To date, 104 regions worldwide have been awarded this title – but only one in Germany. With its application, the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region aims to close this gap and raise the international profile of its agricultural culture. The award offers an opportunity to create strong social awareness of the diverse achievements of the regional agricultural and food industry. The FAO will decide whether the metropolitan region will receive the title in the course of the year.

This is not about nostalgia, but about the future. Agricultural traditions such as orchard farming, grazing livestock, and distilling represent knowledge, craftsmanship, and innovative strength. An accompanying action plan aims to strengthen regional value creation, bring more products from the region into public institutions, and develop social knowledge and awareness of the achievements of regional agriculture through educational and experiential offerings.

Nuremberg at Grüne Woche

The European Metropolitan Region of Nuremberg will be presenting itself with a stand in exhibition hall 23a of the BMLEH. On Thursday at 2 p.m., a panel discussion entitled “Between Field and World – The Metropolitan Region of Nuremberg as a World Agricultural Heritage Site” will be held on stage. The subsequent press conference will begin at 2:45 p.m. at booth 314.

Registration & inquiries: presse@metropolregion.nuernberg.de

About the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region

The Nuremberg Metropolitan Region comprises 23 districts and 11 independent cities – from the Thuringian district of Sonneberg in the north to the district of Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen in the south, and from the district of Kitzingen in the west to the district of Tirschenreuth in the east. Its 3.6 million inhabitants generate a gross domestic product of €181 billion annually. One of the great strengths of the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region is its polycentric structure: a dense network of other centers and strong districts surrounds the densely populated urban axis of Nuremberg-Fürth-Erlangen-Schwabach. The region therefore offers all the opportunities of a metropolis – but without the negative effects of a megacity. Affordable housing, a functioning transport infrastructure, and a low crime rate make the Nuremberg metropolitan region extremely attractive for skilled workers and their families.

Contact:

European Metropolitan Region Nuremberg
Christian Hellermann / Johanna Husarek Press and Public Relations
Theresienstraße 9, 90403 Nuremberg
Tel. +49(0)911/231 10775 or +49 (0)911/231 10514
presse@metropolregion.nuernberg.de
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