Night at the Market

The innovative community initiative Night at the Market is a monthly event held at the municipal markets of Mértola. It strengthens community bonds and promotes sustainability by facilitating themed cooking events where local residents share meals and knowledge. This practice emerged during the Mértola Food Network project, as a way of actively involving the community in the search for solutions to major local challenges of climate change and desertification. Each event features a different theme and guest, fostering peer-to-peer dialogue, co-creation of new initiatives, and the transfer of knowledge in an informal, collaborative setting. This approach encourages active participation, builds trust, and empowers the community to support food sustainability.