Sentences with phrase «build sustainable food systems»

For those of you not yet familiar with Will or with his organization, Growing Power is a national nonprofit organization and land trust that inspires communities to build sustainable food systems that are equitable and ecologically sound, creating a just world, one food - secure community at a time.

It leaves the reader with the impression that much could indeed be gained if the different stakeholders in Kerala's organic farming movement would enter into an open exchange and work together to build a sustainable food system which integrates local and global trade.

We have learned important lessons about building a sustainable food system, but are adding further capabilities to the model to make it more useful.

«If we could get people to spend just five percent of their food money on locally grown meats, fruit, honey and sorghum, instead of relying totally on the area's two supermarkets, that would go a long way to build a sustainable food system, «said the nun.

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Its annual Good Food EXPO — America's longest - running sustainable and local food trade show — brings together key stakeholders to be inspired, do business, and learn the many ways in which producers, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, investors, advocates and members of the general public can work, individually or in concert, to build a better food sysFood EXPO — America's longest - running sustainable and local food trade show — brings together key stakeholders to be inspired, do business, and learn the many ways in which producers, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, investors, advocates and members of the general public can work, individually or in concert, to build a better food sysfood trade show — brings together key stakeholders to be inspired, do business, and learn the many ways in which producers, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, investors, advocates and members of the general public can work, individually or in concert, to build a better food sysfood system.

FamilyFarmed is a national leader in building the Good Food movement and developing regional, sustainable food systFood movement and developing regional, sustainable food systfood systems.

Michael McCain, president and chief executive of Maple Leaf Foods, was pleased by the news and applauded the federal government's leadership and consultative approach to building a national food policy as the foundation for a more sustainable food system.

In 2014, the 1st International Symposium on Agroecology for Food Security and Nutrition provided an opportunity to share experiences and build the evidence base on agroecology, as well as reaching a consensus on the priorities for achieving more sustainable food systems through agroecolFood Security and Nutrition provided an opportunity to share experiences and build the evidence base on agroecology, as well as reaching a consensus on the priorities for achieving more sustainable food systems through agroecolfood systems through agroecology.

It states, in part, «Creating a sustainable regional food system that meets [the $ 1 billion] demand and offers equal access to nutritious food will improve public health, bolster the city's «good food» economy, build resilience in the wake of extreme weather events and reduce the city's «foodprint» as a way to mitigate the impacts of climate change.»

One movement in education that has already begun linking schools directly to communities by engaging kids in building more sustainable environments through food, water, and energy is systems thinking — the process of understanding how things influence one another other within a whole.

The Bean and Grain Project also seeks to evaluate deficiencies in the food system infrastructure, build buyer / seller relationships for locally grown food, and compile information on organic and sustainable agricultural practices specific to this region.

Thanks to Peak Moment TV, which is dedicated to building local reliance, you can meet our Port Townsend NWEI North American Gathering co-hosts by clicking here to watch a clip from their interview about their work creating more sustainable local food systems and a more vibrant, healthy community.

The nearly 100 sessions in the VERGE SF program focus on distributed energy systems, next - gen buildings, sustainable mobility, food and water systems, smarter supply chains and resilient cities.

There is no shortage of support needs for communities to address the impacts of climate change in agricultural systems, including support for adaptation for vulnerable regions and transformation to sustainable and resilient food production systems, built around local food economies.

We speak with Hazon's Nigel Savage and Jeremy Kranowitz about what their organization is doing to help to inspire and build a more sustainable food system.

and 2) What business and policy environment is needed to better engage the private sector in building sustainable city region food systems?

This policy brief (2018) reports on a recent study, implemented by RUAF Foundation and supported by the Food & Business Knowledge Platform (F&BKP) and the CGIAR Water, Land and Ecosystems Research Program (WLE / IWMI), on the role of the private sector in building more sustainable and resilient city region food systFood & Business Knowledge Platform (F&BKP) and the CGIAR Water, Land and Ecosystems Research Program (WLE / IWMI), on the role of the private sector in building more sustainable and resilient city region food systfood systems.

The 10 - Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production with its programmes on buildings and construction, food systems, tourism, consumer information, public procurement and sustainable lifestyles, hosted by UN Environment Programme, the Climate Technology Centre and Network, that we jointly host with the UN Industrial and Development Organization, the 18 regional seas conventions and programmes that we support, and the UN REDD + partnership are just some of the vehicles that can be used for this transformatSustainable Consumption and Production with its programmes on buildings and construction, food systems, tourism, consumer information, public procurement and sustainable lifestyles, hosted by UN Environment Programme, the Climate Technology Centre and Network, that we jointly host with the UN Industrial and Development Organization, the 18 regional seas conventions and programmes that we support, and the UN REDD + partnership are just some of the vehicles that can be used for this transformatsustainable lifestyles, hosted by UN Environment Programme, the Climate Technology Centre and Network, that we jointly host with the UN Industrial and Development Organization, the 18 regional seas conventions and programmes that we support, and the UN REDD + partnership are just some of the vehicles that can be used for this transformative change.

«By working with family farmers to build on their knowledge in the development of sustainable agricultural practices, we can improve resilience in the food system — including resilience to climate change, food price shocks, conflict, and natural disasters,» says Barbara Gemmill - Herren, Programme Officer at FAO.

The Clinic is part of a broader collaboration between Pace Law and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) to expand the capacity of the legal community to provide direct services to individuals and organizations seeking to build a more sustainable and healthy regional food system.

Melina Buckley, chairwoman of the Canadian Bar Association's access to justice committee, told Legal Feeds blog last August the organization had «a problem with it [pro bono] being used to fill the gaps,» adding: «We don't think it's sustainable to build a system like a food bank.»