FoodxClimate’s Post

Over the summer, The New York Times' David Wallace-Wells put out an urgent notice around the need for a "food transition" at the speed and scale we've seen implemented around the energy transition that could deliver "better nutrition more equitably and more affordably to more people, all without devastating ecosystems or polluting local environments or pushing the planet further into climate disarray." This food transition won't happen without heavy innovation and heavy investment (like we've seen in the energy transition). The statistics Wallace-Wells cites are shocking: - About three-quarters of all global agricultural land is vulnerable to substantial climate disruptions. - The effects of climate change have reduced the growth of overall global agricultural productivity by between 30 and 35 percent. The climate threats to come loom even larger. - According to the World Resources Institute, we may need to add almost two Indias to the world’s existing farmland to meet food needs in the second half of this century. — but adding that farmland means cutting down forests, which store carbon, in order to graze more animals, which produce carbon. -Over a 30-year time horizon, the insurer Lloyd’s recently estimated a 50 percent chance of what it called a “major” global food shock. If you are passionate about the opportunity to innovate within food systems to mitigate climate risk and you are in our hometown for #NYClimateWeek, please come by the event we are co-hosting with FoodxClimate on Wednesday at the C16 Biosciences HQ. Link to register below. Article: https://lnkd.in/eYQ_Hh9P

Don't be tardy! It's not too late to sign up for TOMORROW's webinar with WWF to gain some fundamental lessons and insights into how we can reduce #FoodWaste in schools. We'll see you there: https://loom.ly/mBLNPrA #SchoolMeals #FoodWasteReduction #ClimateWeek

Nature can inspire your leadership approach! So grateful for the work by Dr Kathy Allen which has both affirmed and influenced a shift in my leadership approach. As someone who’s had the honor and responsibility to lead systems change in health and human services one quote in her book affirmed and expanded my thinking as she challenges us to think of organizations as living systems versus mechanistic ones: “Living systems only accept solutions that the system helps to create”! Seems simple - but we can loose sight of this so easily. As you step into your day and have the opportunity to lead in a conversation, as problem or solution are being formed, a challenge being explored - consider how well you’re cocreating with those most deeply affected and ensure to what is meaningful in the here and now. #naturematters #natureconnectedleadership

Are you passionate about fostering community and networking? Why not organise a local get-together for your fellow APEN members? Here are some fun and engaging ideas to get you started: 🍻 Dinner at the local pub: Enjoy a counter meal and discuss what interests everyone. Add a speaker or a demonstration to make the evening even more engaging. 🌿 Farm tour and picnic: Organise a visit to a local farm followed by a picnic. This is a great way to learn about innovative practices while enjoying the outdoors. 🏞️ Workshop at a community centre: Host a hands-on workshop on a relevant topic, such as sustainable agriculture or digital marketing for farmers. 📚 Book club meeting: Select a book related to extension work or agriculture and gather for a lively discussion over coffee. In 2014, we introduced the APEN Support for Regional Events Program, providing grant money and seed funding to help initiate and run local events. For more information and to apply, check out the link below or contact us at info@apen.org.au. Got an idea for a local event? Share it in the comments! Let’s collaborate and create memorable experiences together. 👉 For more information: https://lnkd.in/gXdrQqXD #APEN #RegionalEvents #CommunityEngagement #Networking #ExtensionProfessionals

JOIN me and my daughter Maia tomorrow (Sept 7th) as we host two free online screenings of ECOSOPHIA: Ecological Wisdom. I have a little cameo in this film that features many wise voices such as Helena Norberg-Hodge, Ian Lowe, Stuart Hill, Bobbi Allan, Alnoor Ladha, the late Will Steffen, and many more! Directed, Produced and Presented in Australia by Peter Downey Click this link to get a free ticket https://lnkd.in/g9nqvD-t 77 minutes followed by discussion - Screening 1: 9am AEST - Screening 2: 7pm AEST + get access watch link for 2 days Fully sponsored film event by the Permaculture Education Institute (https://lnkd.in/faZ2m9k) While tickets are free, we encourage you to generously donate when you register. We send 100% of donations to localised permaculture and climate action projects led by women and youth in displaced and refugee communities. Your support makes an enormous difference and gets directly to the people on the ground doing the work. Review: "Ecosophia is an excellent conversation starter for community groups everywhere. It primes us to ask deep, existential questions about what drives the climate crisis - questions we usually try to avoid. The hour is late, and if we speak, it must not be about trivialities, but about nature, duty, meaning, and purpose." Richard Heinberg, Senior Fellow, Post Carbon Institute, Author, Power: Limits and Prospects for Human Survival

🎉 Happy Birthday, Roots Down 🎉 Six years ago today, I received a letter from the IRS with my EIN number, and Roots Down was officially in business. I didn’t know exactly what the journey would look like, but I knew what I wanted to achieve. Looking back, I’m in awe of the incredible path we’ve taken. Roots Down has been a source of inspiration and transformation for sure. Our work has made libraries in DeKalb cleaner and greener spaces for the community and your roadways more colorful with wildflowers and so much more... The impact extends beyond Roots Down—people like Miranda Rupkey and Sonia Tyler, who have worked with us, are now making a significant difference in DeKalb County, dedicating their efforts to improving the world around us. Also, to amazing partners Kim Bucciero and Tres Crow for aiding in the success and giving your blood sweat and tears over the years, A warm thank you. Through our program, countless GreenHivers and interns have learned about local solutions to climate change, sharing their wisdom and helping me grow along the way. Reflecting on all we’ve accomplished over the past six years truly makes my head spin. Like, Did you know that we now have a thriving non profit?? We do its the Fruitful Community Foundation, please check them out. With all the environmental challenges we face, staying focused can be tough—sometimes I feel like a golden retriever in a yard full of tennis balls! Someone pointed out, I’ve been beating the same drum for a long time, and that’s certainly true and I will continue to do so! Our mission Roots Down is simple: to connect our communities more deeply with nature and to become a driving force for regenerative practices. This journey is far from over, and I’m thrilled about what the next six years will bring. We have a lot of work ahead, but the progress we’ve made gives me immense hope. Thank you, Roots Down, for an incredible six years. Let’s keep making a difference together. #HappyBirthdayRootsDown #UrbanRegeneration #ClimateAction #CommunityDriven #RegenerativePractices #GreenCommunities #RootsDownJourney #EnvironmentalImpact #SustainableFuture #GreenLeadership

This conference will be top of my list next year, it was one of the most informative I have attended. Great panellists, excellent information and discussions. The closing session was perfect because whilst everyone is passionately working to the same end, our diverse experiences and background mean we don't always agree on the route to take. This is exactly how it should be if we want to solve these issues, disagreement is healthy. #naturebasedsolutions #naturefinance

Twist and Sprout Podcast EPISODE 2: How we grew a community farm Essential listening for community activists and new community growing schemes. Meet some of the Bosavern founders and hear how they got things started. https://lnkd.in/ep3qmy_P Did you know... In 2022, a vote was held among civic leaders in Cornwall and the pledge to ‘provide land and support for community growing schemes’ was deemed to be THE TOP PRIORITY call to action, yielding multiple strategic benefits for people and the planet, something which everyone in Cornwall (individuals, community groups, local authorities, businesses) could and should get behind. A full report from the University of Exeter Environmental Sustainability Institute details how community growing schemes can be effective in tackling some of the biggest challenges of our times, it is available from the Sustainable Food Cornwall Website together with a map showing the established community growing schemes and the smaller, new schemes sprouting up right across Cornwall. https://lnkd.in/ebwjU9qU Join the movement! If there's one thing you do this week, give a couple of hours to help your local community growing scheme, or order a veg box! https://lnkd.in/d94R57w #bosavernfarm #podcast #twistandsprout #communitygrowing #communitysupportedagriculture #sustainablefoodcornwall #cic #cbs #charitytrustees #constitution #landownership #fundingopportunities #growyourown #localproduce #sustainability #wwoofuk #socialfarmsandgardens #CSA #communitysupportedagriculture #legalstatus #communityactivism #thinkglobalactlocal #climateaction #biodiversitynetgain #wildbosavern #mentalhealthandwellbeing #foodsecurity #communitylandtrust #landsendcommunitylandtrust #accesstoland

Mission: Empowering individuals and communities to break the cycle of hunger and poverty through sustainable food systems, education, and economic opportunities. Mission thando SA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the root causes of hunger and empowering marginalized communities to thrive. We believe that everyone deserves access to nutritious food, quality education, and economic opportunities. Our programs focus on: - Food Security: Providing sustainable food solutions, food assistance, and nutrition education - Empowerment: Offering skills training, education, and economic opportunities for self-sufficiency - Community Building: Fostering connections, partnerships, and collective action for lasting change Our Vision: A world where everyone has access to nutritious food, equal opportunities, and the power to shape their own destiny. Our Values: Compassion, Empowerment, Sustainability, Community, and Integrity.

Come with us on a site visit!   Last week, CFF visited 4Roots in Orlando’s Packing District to learn more about the innovative efforts happening at their new campus. Founder and CEO John Rivers spoke to our group about the power of a strong local food system, and touched on its impact on overall health (both humans and the planet) and our local economy.🍅   The work happening here creates incremental change in Thrive’s Economic Stability Focus Area, plus has positive implications in Healthcare, as well. You can learn more about Thrive, our region’s blueprint for a healthy, thriving community, at cffound.org/thrive. Why does CFF conduct community research, such as this site visit? As Central Florida’s philanthropic experts, part of our work is knowing our community. We are constantly learning so that we can better understand and be a part of efforts in the region to improve on issues, such as food insecurity and sustainable farming techniques. With this knowledge, we’re able to better coordinate and drive philanthropic efforts, ideation, and strategic action as we work together as a community.   🌱 #CommunityResearch #Thrive #CentralFlorida #SustainableFarming #FoodInsecurity #PhilanthropyEfforts #CommunityCollaboration #HealthyLiving #EconomicStability #LocalEconomy