We have just concluded a meeting between the Universities of Bochum (Germany) and Seville with Los Portales, where we have reflected and worked on the need to establish bridges between eco-villages, organic producers, consumers and the academic world, to create networks, generate research, raise awareness and communicate more about fair trade and ecological and eco-responsible production. With the invaluable participation of the professors Dr. Petra Schweizer-Ries, from the University of Bochum, and María Itziar Aguirre Jiménez, from the University of Seville, who were accompanied by five of their students, we have laid the foundations for future collaboration and development projects. A very enriching exchange for everyone !