Sustainability was important in Ghent long before the word became a buzzword everywhere else. It goes without saying that sustainability is part of everyday life in Ghent: people are working on it and striving for it. There are many visible and invisible initiatives in Ghent prioritising the reduction of our environmental footprint, such as restaurants aiming for minimal impact and sustainable transport. This makes Ghent the perfect destination for people wanting to have a environmentally responsible city break. Find out more.

  • A Burgundian, yet sustainable lifestyle: it’s possible

    The epicureans among us can enjoy good food without having to give up on their social and environmental awareness. In Ghent, we have been demonstrating for years that even the most Burgundian food culture can be based on sustainable values: local, zero waste, vegetable.
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