FOOD AND CLIMATE CHANGE
The global food system is responsible for over a third of all greenhouse gas emissions.¹ However, as different food sources vary vastly in their environmental impact; the choices we make around what we eat are powerful.² This means that any positive changes to our eating habits can have a significant impact in relation to sustainability. If we all stop wasting food, we could cut greenhouse gas emissions by around 8 to 10 percent.³
We are learning about the connection between our food and climate change. We'd love more people to get involved so please email us if you're interested.
Actions:
● Increasing awareness about following a climate friendly diet.
● Researching and sharing information about local producers and retailers of sustainable, seasonal, high welfare and local food.
● Supporting prioritising plant-based food, with less and better meat and dairy.
● Promoting the sharing of surplus food in the village.
● Encouraging a reduction of food waste.
● Highlighting the importance of reusable packaging and not using single use items/plastic.
● Liaising and learning from other, similar groups.
Longer term goals could include:
● Connecting with other groups in the village to see if we can work together to enable change.
● Finding opportunities for community food growing.
● Discovering whether there is a desire in the village for a community fridge or community composting.
● Investigating the possibility of holding a small market and inviting local
producers.
Further information:
Environmental Impacts of Food Production (ourworldindata.org)
The Planetary Health Diet - EAT (eatforum.org)
Surplus and Waste in the UK (wrap.org.uk)
Ending hunger | World Food Programme (wfp.org)
Goal 2 | Department of Economic and Social Affairs (un.org)
Eating patterns for health and environmental sustainability (bda.uk.com)
¹ https://ourworldindata.org/greenhouse-gas-emissions-food
