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SOLVING THE FOOD PROBLEM: Designing sustainable systems that nourish us all
What can we do differently to alleviate hunger and improve healthy eating within planetary boundaries?
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About this event
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Save The Children estimate that almost a third of parents on low incomes in the UK have had to cut back on food for themselves or their children.
Our food systems, globally, add an estimated 25% of greenhouse gas emissions that are contributing significantly to the climate emergency (Carbon Brief 2020).
And around the world millions of people, whether underfed or overfed, are unarguably mal-nourished.
What can we do differently to alleviate hunger and improve healthy eating within planetary boundaries? How do we achieve sustainable nourishment globally, in Scotland, and in our own homes? What will it take to have thriving people on a thriving planet?
What changes can we make individually to alter the production and consumption of food? Is veganism, vegetarianism or even flexitarianism a choice for you to eat more sustainably?
Join us to find out!
Our speakers
Manda Lakhani, The Hunger Project UK
Manda Lakhani from The Hunger Project will speak about their mission to end hunger and poverty by pioneering sustainable, grassroots, women-centered strategies and advocating their widespread adoption in countries throughout the world.
https://www.thehungerproject.org.uk/
Twitter @HungerProjectUK
Instagram @TheHungerProjectUK
LinkedIn Manda Lakhani
Keesje Avis, Nourish Scotland
The Scottish Government's ambition is for Scotland to become a Good Food Nation. What does this mean? Keesje Avis from Nourish Scotland will share their work towards developing a fair, healthy and sustainable food system in Scotland that truly values nature and people.
https://www.nourishscotland.org/
Twitter @NourishScotland
Instagram @NourishScotland
LinkedIn Keesje Avis
Dr Laura Freeman, Plant-Based Health Online
Dr Laura Freeman, GP, Lifestyle Medicine Physician and Medical Director of Plant-Based Health Online will share her evidence-based approach to explain how plant-based diets can make a real difference to how we live our lives and reduce our environmental impact.
https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/
Twitter @PlantBasedHPUK
Instagram @PlantBasedHealthProfessionals
LinkedIn Dr Laura Freeman
Agenda
18:45 Breakout networking: Come as you are!
19:00 Welcome
19:05 Introducing The Hunger Project with Manda Lakhani
19:20 Keesje Avis, Nourish Scotland
19:35 Breakout conversations
19:45 Dr. Laura Freeman, Plant-Based Health Online
20:00 Breakout conversations
20:10 Q&A with speakers
20:25 Wrap up
20:30 Networking and close
Who’s it for?
Women working in sustainability at all levels and sectors.
- You’ve been working in sustainability for a while but are looking for a change
- You’re new to sustainability and want to get prepared for the road ahead
- You’re established in your career and wondering how you can progress or change what you do
- You’ve had a varied career and have wisdom to share
What will you get from attending?
You’ll come away with inspiration, energy, new insights about your own situation as well as strategies and tactics for designing your own change.
You will have the opportunity to meet and network with other like-minded women working in sustainability.
What our ‘Women in Sustainability‘ say about our network hub events:
"The WINS Network gives me a feeling of empowerment and support. How fantastic to be surrounded by so many powerful, sustainable women" Rosie Williams
"The WINS Network gives me a great opportunity to connect with like-minded women and learn great stuff!" Nicola Ainger
"The WINS Network Hub events gives me such insightful and useful tips from other professionals. Also it's great to hear and share experiences and be reminded that we are all facing the same challenges!" Julie
"There is a really positive feeling - the atmosphere is so energising" Karen Press
"It was great to have a space to listen to women talk about being passionate and driven. It has inspired me to tap into those passions' Mathilde Braddock
Any queries, please contact WINS Glasgow Hub Lead Kirsty Innes
kirsty@kirstyinnes.com
By helping business owners find and reconnect with their purpose, and understand how they can have a greater impact, I help my clients build their brand from the inside out. I find the thread which joins up their purpose, personality & culture, customer experience and social impact to tell their brand story, and communicate their commitment to doing good with focus and clarity – achieving more with less.
I'm thrilled to partner with The Hunger Project and their Unleashed Women movement, with all net proceeds going towards empowering women and ending hunger once and for all.
The Hunger Project believes hungry people themselves are the key to ending hunger.
Once empowered, there is no one more determined, more willing and more capable to end their own hunger. The Hunger Project works to unleash their vision, commitment and leadership so they can lift themselves and their families above the poverty line.
The Hunger Project’s approach focuses on four key areas:
Leadership | Community-led Development | Self Reliance | Women and Girls' Empowerment
If you are unable to afford a ticket and wish to attend, please email kirsty@kirstyinnes.com
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