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The transformation of food systems is one of the greatest challenges in responding to the challenges facing supply chains and rural economies in European countries. It is also one of the key elements of the European Green Deal and the associated Farm to Fork strategy. The aim of this article is to present the results of a study identifying strategic areas of research and innovation that can contribute to a successful transition towards sustainable food systems. The results of the work of an international team, representing Central-Eastern European Countries (CEECs) and the scientific and administrative sector, indicate the need for fundamental changes on the production side, supply chain, research infrastructure and on the side of society (consumers), the synergy of which will form the basis for the transformation of food systems towards sustainability.

Rural areas face significant challenges related to climate and demographic changes as well as green transformation of the economy. First step for such a transition is a long-term vision. Within the SHERPA projects multi-actor platforms were created and they discussed the vision for 2040 for their territories. This participatory process included representatives of science, society, and policy. The participants discussed development challenges, vision and enabling factors for achieving the desirable vision. The aim of the paper is to compare the results of the visioning exercise conducted by the Polish platform located in Mazowieckie region with the results of the other ones and the vision prepared by the European Commission. The results show that the characteristics of a desirable future vision are shared throughout the EU and call for vibrant rural communities and rural attractiveness. Improving availability and accessibility of public and private services as well as digitalization and diversification of rural economy accompanied by a sustainable use of natural resources are key elements of vibrance and attractiveness of rural areas. To achieve this vision not only financial support and more efficient public policies are needed but also greater empowerment of local communities is essential.

Seria: Multi-Annual Programme 2005-2009. The economic and social conditions of the development of the Polish food economy following Poland's accession to the European Union, no 82.1 ; Charakterystyka próby badawczej i metody badań. Ludność nierolnicza w latach 1996-2005. Zmiany w strukturze i rozmieszczeniu regionalnym, mobilność rodzin i ludności. Socjalno-demograficzna charakterystyka ludności nierolniczej: wiek, płeć, wykształcenie. Sytuacja ekonomiczna: źródła dochodów i ich zmiana, wielkość dochodów, poziom życia. ; Kamila Sobiecka

Seria: Multi-Annual Programme 2005-2009. The economic and social conditions of the development of the Polish food economy following Poland's accession to the European Union, no 72.1 ; Charakterystyka socjalno-ekonomicznej sytuacji gospodarstw wysokotowarowych. Analizowano ją w zależności od cech socjalno-demograficznych właścicieli, wielkości ekonomicznej, aktywności inwestycyjnej, wykorzystania środków finansowych z programów SPO i PROW. ; Kamila Sobiecka

Seria: Multi-Annual Programme 2005-2009. The economic and social conditions of the development of the Polish food economy following Poland's accession to the European Union, no 28.1 ; Cechy społeczno-demograficzne ludności rolniczej: struktura demograficzna, poziom wykształcenia, kierownicy gospodarstw. Aktywność zawodowa osób związanych z gospodarstwem rolnym. Nakłady pracy w gospodarstwie członków rodzin rolniczych. Nadwyżki i niedobory siły roboczej. Najem siły roboczej i stosunki pracy w rolnictwie. ; Kamila Sobiecka

Seria: Multi-Annual Programme 2011-2014. Competitiveness of the Polish Food Economy under the Conditions of Globalization and European Integration, no 45.1 ; European Union migration policy. Socio-demographic changes in rural areas in the European Union. Spatial mobility of the rural population in Poland. Mobility of rural families. ; Kamila Sobiecka