It’s no secret that our food system is in trouble. The global food system is responsible for around one third of all greenhouse gas emissions. Nearly two billion people are overweight or obese, while 821 million people go hungry every day. Approximately one third of all food produced is wasted – either before it hits the supermarket shelves or is thrown away. It’s easy to feel powerless to do anything about these enormous issues. But what if there was a way to make a big difference in this world when it comes to our food choices?
When we begin to think like a food citizen, instead of merely someone who buys and consumes food, we can create positive changes to our own health and our planet’s health. This session will outline what a food citizen is and some of the things you can do in your home, community and the ways in which you can advocate for change. Participants will leave feeling like empowered food citizens who believe they have the power to create a healthier, sustainable and fairer food system.
WATCH THE CLASS HERE:
OUR SPECIAL GUEST FOR THIS CLASS:
Kylie Newberry is a writer, speaker, consultant and food systems coach.
She helps people around the world to build and support a better food system. One that:
- nourishes people and prioritises health and wellbeing
- nurtures and heals our environment, knowing that the earth’s resources are finite and must be cared for.
- reduces social injustice and promotes equity and fairness for all, especially for the farmers who grow our food.