In her presentation, Sara reflected on the first Green Revolution. While it led to tremendous growth in production and efficiency, it also left clear drawbacks. According to her, we are witnessing the consequences today: “We live in a modern-day paradox where abundance does not equal stability.”
Sara believes we are now in the midst of a second Green Revolution, of which we need to become aware. This is not merely a technological shift, but a fundamental change in how we produce and consume food. Her vision for 2040 places the protein transition, ecosystem restoration, and food education at the heart of the system. Technology supports this system, but according to Sara, real change begins with people: “We can empower the next generation by providing them with the necessary knowledge.”
When asked by jury chair Adri den Dekker what is required for this revolution to succeed, Sara gave a clear answer: “If we truly want this revolution to succeed, I think it has to begin with children. Knowledge must be at the very foundation. Learning by doing is one of the most precious experiences in life: it shapes how we think, how we value food, and how we see our role in the world. If we start the conversation in education, it can become part of our everyday lives.”
She translated her vision into the concept Eden: a place in the Netherlands where regenerative agriculture, agritourism, food forests, plant-forward gastronomy, and education come together. She concluded her pitch powerfully: “If you can imagine it with me, change has already started.”
Jury chair Adri den Dekker responded positively to Sara’s presentation: “Thank you for not only sharing a vision, but also inviting us to take part in it.”
