This winter, the FEAST Living Lab and ICLEI Europe member city Ghent in collaboration with ICLEI Europe presented their plan to improve food supply options in low-income neighborhoods at “Kantine Zukunft Talk” (Cafeterias of the Future Chat).
Welcome to the third blog post in our series on sustainable development and food security. In this series, we delve into the intricate relationship between the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the pressing issue of food security.
People don’t become obese overnight.
Given the negative impact obesity has on so many aspects of our lives - for the individuals affected, their families, all the way up to health and social care systems that pay for the care and the lost productivity resulting from obesity – it is not something we can ignore.
International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate the achievements of women in all areas of life, and to recognize the continued struggles and obstacles that they face in achieving gender equality. In the realm of sustainability and food systems, women have played a crucial role in driving the transition to more sustainable and just food systems in Europe.
Europeans are facing unprecedented challenges because of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated lockdowns, the increased cost of living, geopolitical tensions (particularly the war in Ukraine) and environmental pressures (severe heat, drought, wildfires, floods, etc.). These challenges have knock-on effects on the availability and affordability of food for most Europeans, including healthier and more sustainable options.