Food and Climate Research Symposium
'Is food really failing us that badly? Does food alone really hold the key to success? Well, the short answer is yes. The battle for climate change is no longer being fought over the global energy system. Decarbonisation is on its way, and is relatively simple compared with food. No. The final battle over whether we successfully deliver on the Paris climate targets rests on whether we are able to transform the global food system. Both transitions are needed to succeed, that is undeniable. But right now the energy transformation, despite all our concerns, the frustratingly slow progress and the lack of urgency, is far ahead of food. The food transition is lagging behind in terms of policy, economy, awareness, and technology. In fact we would argue that the topic of sustainable food is today... where the energy agenda was 30 years ago.' (Gaffney & Rockstrom, 2021)
In today's quest for a more sustainable future, attention must turn to the food we eat and how it shapes our world. Transitioning to a sustainable food system isn't just about what's on our plates - it's about ensuring the health of our planet, our communities and future generations. As we face climate breakdown, biodiversity loss, water scarcity, soil degradation, and multiple other direct consequences of the way we currently produce food - rethinking our food system is essential.
Join us for a symposium exploring food and environmental sustainability. To capture a wide range of perspectives, we've brought together expert panellists and early career researchers to effect a deep-dive into this vital subject matter.
Our expert panel consists of:
Professor Bhaskar Vira
Jessica Zionts
and more!
A detailed programme of the day can be found here.
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Location
Darwin College, Bradfield Court, CB3 9EU