Climate-Proof Food

04/05/2021

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been labeled by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as one of the top 10 global public health threats facing humanity.

Driven by misuse and overuse of antimicrobials, where 76% of global antibiotics are used in agriculture. AMR results in bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi no longer responding to the medicines we have to treat infections and is making it increasingly difficult to reduce the spread of disease.

What has driven AMR and what are the potential harms of the 'impending apocalypse' narrative of antimicrobial resistance?

In this episode, listen to our guest host, Luke Spajic speak with Dr Claas Kirchelle. Dr Claas Kirchelle is a historian of science, medicine, and technology at University College Dublin. His doctoral and postdoctoral research at the University of Oxford explored the history of antibiotic use, resistance, and regulation and culminated in an award-winning book “Pyrrhic Progress. The History of Antibiotics in Anglo-American Food Production.”

In this episode, Luke and Dr Kirchelle discuss Pyrrhic Progress and the contribution of agriculture to antimicrobial resistance. Their conversation covers:

-The scale of the problem posed by antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and what we know about agriculture’s contribution to it:
-The history of our awareness of AMR
-The potential harms of the ‘impending apocalypse’ narrative of antimicrobial resistance, as well as more accurate representations of the challenge
-The history and reasons for the use of antibiotics in agriculture
-Why past attempts to stem agricultural antibiotic use have not sufficiently addressed the problem
-What should be done to mitigate antimicrobial resistance and agriculture’s contribution to it, including what can be learned from international efforts to mitigate climate change
-What we can do as individuals to address AMR

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Episode 8: Agriculture’s Contribution to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) with Dr Claas Kirchelle by Roman Davas-Fahey | May 4, 2021 | Food | 0 comments Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been labeled by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as one of the top 10 global public health threats facing hum...

29/04/2021

Episode 7: Are Edible Insects Crawling Into Our Diets? With Skye Blackburn

Hear from Skye Blackburn, Founder of The Edible Bug Shop talk about how edible insects are crawling into our diets, and what they have to offer both people and planet!

Skye is an entomologist and food scientist with a passion for sustainable food systems and practices. She was Australia’s first edible insect farmer and in 2007 opened Australia’s first edible insect farm, The Edible Bug Shop. Blackburn is now a world leader on insect farming techniques, developing edible insect products suitable for the Western diet and educating the general public about the benefits of insects as a source of food.

In this episode, I asked Skye about the kinds of insects we can eat, how they are farmed, where they are being eaten around the world and we also cleared some common misconceptions. We dug a little bit deeper too, exploring how insect production can reap huge benefits for both people and planet.

It was a real treat to hear from Skye and about her work in the world of edible bugs in Australia. I find it quite exciting, and as you'll hear from Skye, edible insects have so much to offer, including their nutritional value, the efficiency at which they convert feed, using them as a tool to tackle food waste and encourage a more circular economy, and their footprint on the planet compared to other traditional sources of protein.

Episode 7 is available where you listen to your podcasts!

Episode 7: Are Edible Insects Crawling Into Our Diets? by Roman Davas-Fahey | Apr 29, 2021 | Food, Podcast, Podcasts | 0 comments What has six legs, is high in protein, offers a complete nutritional package, recycles food waste, and also has a much smaller footprint on the planet than traditional al...

29/03/2021

Episode 6: Farmers On The Frontline Of Climate Change With Dr Anika Molesworth Is Now Live!

We are seeing vast swathes of the Australian country being devasted by bushfires, while at the same time other parts are being submerged by devastating floods. Agriculture is both extremely vulnerable and partially responsible for the challenges we're facing from climate change. Farmers all across the country and globe are stepping up to be part of the solution, and paving the way for a better food future for all, from the ground up.

Anika is a recognised thought-leader of agro-ecological systems resilience, she is an agricultural science researcher, communicator, and works in international agricultural development. Anika is a passionate advocate for sustainable farming, environmental conservation, and climate change action. She is a director of Farmers for Climate Action, a movement that puts farmers on the front lines of climate change and at the front and center of the solutions.

In this episode, we hear Anika share her story about how she came to be a thought-leader and passionate advocate for sustainable farming, agroecological systems resilience, climate change action, and environmental conservation. We looked at what climate change looks like for farmers in Australia and our South-East Asian neighbours, and how the solutions differ in each region. Anika provided insights on the progress of Australia’s target to become target neutral by 2050, and whether the target is ambitious or urgent enough. Anika shared her predictions of what an Australian farm business might look like in 2050, how agroecology will assist us in combating climate change and addressing food security, and how this challenge is a shared responsibility of producers and consumers. But that’s not all, so be sure to add this episode to your playlist!

You can find more information on Anika's work in the link to our blog post below:

11/03/2021

Episode 5 of the Climate-Proof Food Podcast is up and we're very happy to share it with you!

Listen to Dr Tara Garnett and Guest Host Luke Spajic discuss Food and Climate From Food Miles to Livestock!

This episode was hosted by our guest host, Luke Spajic. Luke is a food system research student from Australia, with a background in health. He is a member of the Leadership Team of the Sustainable Consumption Action Track of the UNFSS and a member of the agriculture working group of the youth constituency to the UNFCCC. He is a passionate advocate for fairer, healthier, and more sustainable food systems.

In this episode, Luke speaks to Dr Tara Garnett. Dr Garnett is the Director of Table - formerly FCRN, previously named the Food Climate Research Network, and a researcher with the Environmental Change Institute at the University of Oxford. She is particularly interested in the relationship between emissions reduction objectives as relevant to food and other social and ethical concerns, particularly human health, livelihoods, and animal welfare. Much of her focus is on livestock since this represents a nodal point where many of these issues converge.

Listen to the episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7dGqBt41sCf1sdVCVYmonq?si=TdkysEMJSaS4DKve7a7brQ

Episode 5: Food and Climate From Food Miles To Livestock With Dr Tara Garnett and Guest Host Luke Spajic by Roman Davas-Fahey | Mar 11, 2021 | Food, Podcast, Podcasts | 0 comments We’ve done things a little differently for this episode of the Climate Proof-Food Podcast! This episode was hosted by ...

04/03/2021

Episode 4 is Live!

An inspiring conversation for young people on how to get involved in climate and food systems activism with Lana Weidgenant!

Lana Weidgenant is a climate and food systems activist from Brazil, attending John Hopkins University. She is the Deputy Director of Partnerships at the International youth climate organisation Zero Hour, and is also involved in food systems as an organizer in the Youth Climate Save Movement to address food systems in climate action. She is the co-founder of youth-focused organization Cultivate America for food systems solutions to climate, and an Advisory Board Member at Plant Dining Partnerships. Lana has led successful campaigns to bring plant-based options to 18,000 locations in North America and spoke at UN Headquarters on the International Day of Peace about food systems change as global solutions.

In this episode, Lana and I traced back to the beginning of Lana’s journey in climate and food systems activism. She told me how youth can get involved in the fight to tackle the climate crisis, and why it is so important that they do. Lana put forward the serious impacts that Western diets leave on the planet, and how shifting to a plant-forward diet can significantly reduce one’s food footprint. She also gave us insights into the upcoming United Nations Food Systems Summit, and her role in ensuring there is a shift towards sustainable consumption.

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Episode 4: Youth In Food Systems Activism For Climate Justice and Planetary Health. by Roman Davas-Fahey | Mar 4, 2021 | Food, Justice, Podcast, Podcasts | 0 comments On this episode, I spoke with Lana Weidgenant. Lana is a climate and food systems activist from Brazil, attending John Hopkins Univer...

26/02/2021

Welcome to another episode of the Climate Proof-Food Podcast!

In Episode 3, I spoke with Dr. Beth Loveys a lecturer at The University of Adelaide. Her PhD research began in the area of plant ecophysiology and then post-doctoral positions expanded her area of interest into the effects of global climate change on plant growth. She has written extensively on how climate variability and change will impact plant physiology and growth, and the corresponding impact it will have on food production. Beth was also a Science Awards Finalist in 2019 for STEM Educator of the Year in Tertiary Teaching. Beth also coordinates a number of university courses, one of them being Food Production in a Future Climate.

Episode 3: Food Production In A Future Climate with Dr Beth Loveys by Roman Davas-Fahey | Feb 25, 2021 | Food, Podcast, Podcasts | 0 comments Show Notes: On this episode, I spoke with Dr Beth Loveys, a lecturer at The University of Adelaide. Her PHD research began in the area of plant ecophysiology....

06/02/2021

Tune in at 8:30am ACDT tomorrow morning for a thought-provoking conversation with Costa Georgiadis Official about Urban Agricultural Systems and the Climate Emergency on Facebook Live!

The event will be part of Costa's Edible Garden Odyssey, working towards the Urban Agriculture Forum 2021 hosted by Sustain: The Australian Food Network

Well be joined by Morgan Koegel from The Climate Council
Ariella Helfgott from The University of Adelaide
Myself, Roman from Climate-Proof Food

Dr. Nick Rose from Sustain: The Australian Food Network will also wrap things up with news about the upcoming Urban Agriculture Forum !

See you there!

Join Us On Costa’s Live Edible Gardening Odyssey! by Roman Davas-Fahey | Feb 2, 2021 | Events, Food, Food Systems, Garden, Gardening, Urban Agriculture | 0 comments We’re living through a climate emergency. What tangible solutions does urban agriculture have to offer in mitigating and adapting t...

02/02/2021

Looking forward to being part of the discussion tomorrow evening!

Tune in to hear about the game-changing solutions put together by the Action Track 2 Leadership Team in order to shift to sustainable consumption patterns.

In this session what we need to address food demand, access, and food waste!

This is a great opportunity to share your ideas and participate in the solution-building of the United Nations Food Systems Summit.

REGISTER your attendance below:
https://bit.ly/AT2-Forum2

UN Food Systems Summit Action Track 2 – Public Forum by Roman Davas-Fahey | Feb 2, 2021 | Food, Food Waste, UNFSS | 0 comments Join Action Track 2 as we canvas ideas and create opportunities for you to participate and share your ideas! ABOUT_______ The 2021 UN Food Systems Summit presents an histo...

19/11/2020

What does Food mean to you? Something to think about over the weekend!

19/11/2020

We are proud to publicly announce that Climate-Proof Food
has formally been recognised by the
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN​) and the Australia-ASEAN Council by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade as AUSTRALIA & ASEAN’s TOP 20 social enterprises and have been invited to participate in the Australia ASEAN CoLab​ 2020 Program by Generate Worldwide.

With a collective of 20 influential young leaders across Australia and ASEAN we will be guided and mentored in the lens of digital leadership and entrepreneurship.

During an unprecedented time of the COVID-19 global pandemic the importance of unifying young leaders has never been more imperative to leading generations next. We look forward to contributing to the program, learning from industry leaders, and ultimately cultivating relationships for the initiation of meaningful change.

Australia & ASEAN Recognised TOP 20 Social Enterprise by Roman Davas-Fahey | Nov 19, 2020 | Food | 0 comments Australia & ASEAN Recognised TOP 20 Social Enterprise We are proud to publicly announce that Climate-Proof Food has formally been recognised by the Asso...

16/11/2020

Does this sound like you?

“I want to be involved in transforming our food systems to resolve not only hunger, but also to reduce diet-related disease and heal the planet.”

If it does, then we know you're going to want to be involved in the United Nations Food System Summit (UNFSS). To help you, we put together a short guide on how you can get invovled in the lead-up to the UNFSS in 2021.

Find out how you can become a Food Systems Hero, organise a Food Systems Dialogue or begin to take actions on food systems transformations.

If you have any further questions about the UNFSS, please don't hesitate to contact us.

16/11/2020

Does this sound like you?

“I want to be involved in transforming our food systems to resolve not only hunger, but also to reduce diet-related disease and heal the planet.”

If it does, then we know you're going to want to be involved in the United Nations Food System Summit (UNFSS). To help you, we put together a short guide on how you can get invovled in the lead-up to the UNFSS in 2021.

Find out how you can become a Food Systems Hero, organise a Food Systems Dialogue or begin to take actions on food systems transformations.

If you have any further questions about the UNFSS, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Your Guide to Getting Involved In The United Nations Food Systems Summit. by Roman Davas-Fahey | Nov 10, 2020 | Action, Food, UNFSS | 0 comments Your Guide to Getting Involved United Nations Food Systems Summit. The food we eat brings us together as families, communities, and nations. It underpins o...

06/11/2020

The weekend is finally here! If you have the time, why not get out to one of our many wonderful farmers markets!

Buying direct from your farmers is a great way to reduce waste, save money and support your local farmers.

By shopping at your local markets, you’re reducing the number of hands your food passes through, shortening the food supply chain of your food and reducing the possibilities of unnecessary waste at each step of the way.

Visiting markets means also you can buy loose produce, taking home only what you need!

Support Your Farmers: Local Produce Markets Around Adelaide by Roman Davas-Fahey | Oct 17, 2020 | Adelaide-Based Action, Food, Shop | 1 comment Support Your Farmers. Looking to reduce waste, save money and support your local farmers, well visiting your local markets and health food shops are great p...

04/11/2020

With the UN Food Systems Summit getting closer, and the urgency for us to transform our food systems building. I thought I'd break down what it means to take a food systems approach. What is it? What makes it different?

Are our food systems delivering on their role? What do you think?

Taking a Food Systems Approach to Tackle the Big Issues by Roman Davas-Fahey | Oct 22, 2020 | Food, Food Systems | 0 comments Taking a Food Systems Approach to Tackle the Big Issues There is increasing recognition in the global community that we should be taking a food systems approach as a method t...

16/10/2020

This afternoon, I was privileged to share my voice on a panel about the top challenges and actions from a climate perspective for delivering good food for all in Australia.

In case you missed it, the link to the video can be found in our most recent blog post!

The speakers and panelists included:
Paulina Torres, Mark Peter Notaras Agorafoodstudio TasteTeam
Dr Sandro Demaio, Sandro Demaio Foundation MoooFarm, SDG2 Advocacy Hub Paul Newnham Future Food Institute

The event is still going and can be viewed in the 24-hour livestream on your platform of choice:

1. Facebook : https://lnkd.in/gyNSfsv
2. YouTube : https://lnkd.in/ge2vRAZ
Ask your questions in Facebook or YouTube's chat function
3. Twitter : https://lnkd.in/gYhY3au
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Join the 🌏’s renowned experts, chefs, farmers, young activists and more this for a highly interactive discussion on how in the next ten years we must transform our food systems.
EVENT: 24-hour Global Relay Conversation, brought to you by the UN Food Systems Summit in partnership with the Future Food Institute

World Food Day, Good Food For All and Voices of Food Systems by Roman Davas-Fahey | Oct 16, 2020 | Action, Conversations, Events, Food, Food Systems, Urban Agriculture, Videos | 0 comments What is ‘good food’ and how are we delivering it to our plates? Today is World Food Day and the United Nati...

16/10/2020

H A P P Y W O R L D F O O D D A Y
In 20 minutes we'll be part of the live global discussion on food systems for a better future. Humbled and very excited to be part of this event with many inspiring people.
🗓️ Today October 16, 2020
💻 Watch and join us in the 24-hour livestream on your platform of choice:
1. Facebook : https://lnkd.in/gyNSfsv
2. YouTube : https://lnkd.in/ge2vRAZ
Ask your questions in Facebook or YouTube's chat function
3. Twitter : https://lnkd.in/gYhY3au
*******
Join the 🌏’s renowned experts, chefs, farmers, young activists and more this for a highly interactive discussion on how in the next ten years we must transform our food systems.
EVENT: 24-hour Global Relay Conversation, brought to you by the UN Food Systems Summit in partnership with the Future Food Institute
Speakers and panelists include:
Paulina Torres, Mark Peter Notaras from Agorafoodstudio TasteTeam
Sandro Demaio Foundation, MoooFarm, SDG2 Advocacy Hub

The latest Tweets from UN Food Systems Summit 2021 (). Generating momentum to help countries unleash the benefits of for all. Expanding knowledge and encouraging dialogue; retweets ≠ endorsements

26/09/2020

Nature Festival kicked off yesterday, and you know what that means, Urban Garden Bingo is ready for you to join in and explore the Common Ground Community Garden at The Joinery !!!

Don't forget to post a photo on Instagram or Facebook, with and tag and for your chance to go in the draw to win a prize!

18/09/2020

Did you know that in 2021, the United Nations will be convening a Food Systems Summit to raise global awareness and land global commitments and actions that transform food systems to resolve not only hunger, but to reduce diet-related disease and heal the planet.

The Secretary General is calling for collective action of all citizens to radically change the way we produce, process, and consume food.

During a briefing on the 4 September 2020, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, emphasized that a transformation of our food systems will be vital to realizing the goals of the SDGs.

Find out more about the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) 2021 in our post!

Updates On The United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) 2021 by Roman Davas-Fahey | Sep 16, 2020 | Action, Food, Food Security, Food Systems, Sustainable Agriculture | 0 comments In 2021, UN Secretary-General António Guterres will be convening a Food Systems Summit to raise global awareness and l...

17/09/2020

How do we make bring this change as an individual or community, well Adelaide-based group, The Food Embassy Inc. is here to help you find out!

They will be starting their food systems education 4-week course titled ‘Food Matters’ next week on the 22nd of September.

The course will explore the impacts that our food choices have on the environment, our health, and our local/global economies. It will educate participants on what they can do to support sustainable, fair and healthy food for all.

The topics covered over the 4 weeks will range from: identifying simple things we can do as consumers and food citizens, introducing the current food system model and its surrounding issues, sustainable dietary guidelines, ‘cheap food’, issues relating to equity along supply chains, among other things!

Find the link to get your tickets in the post!

Food Matters! An Adelaide-Based Food Systems Short-Course Helping Build Food Resilient Communities by Roman Davas-Fahey | Sep 17, 2020 | Adelaide-Based Action, Food Systems, Learn | 0 comments The United Nations has recently announced its UN Food Systems Summit 2021, to raise global awareness and la...

11/09/2020

Waste Reduction and Gardening Hint Alert ! !

If you're cutting up vegetables this weekend, remember that a number of our vegetable ends can be repurposed and replanted to keep on providing you with leafy greens for garnishes, salads, soups, smoothies, juices, or pestos!

Replanting could save you some money down the track and helps reduces your environmental food footprint!

Easy tasks for big gains and grins!

Wishing you a lovely weekend!

5 Vegetables Ends to Regrow at Home and Reduce Waste by Roman Davas-Fahey | Sep 11, 2020 | Food, Food Waste, Sustainable Living, Urban Agriculture | 0 comments Over the past couple of months, I’ve been experimenting with replanting the ends of vegetables in my garden after seeing a few posts here ...

31/08/2020

Practitioners In Urban Food (PUF) on Community Gardens, Urban Food Production as a result of COVID-19 and Future Responses.

I recently had the opportunity to sit down at a meeting between members of one of South Australia’s Urban Food and Food Systems think tanks – Practitioners In Urban Food (PUF).

The group consists of members from Greater Adelaide’s local councils and was created to allow for the different councils to monitor, compare and share ideas between one another about how they’re addressing problems, implementing new policies, and adapting to current issues with a focus on urban food production. The group is primarily aimed at community garden coordinators as well as strategic practitioners, where the members stem from a range of areas including open space community planning, community development, environment and water.

The meetings are held 4 times a year and this one was centred around:
-Impact on Community Gardens / Urban Food Production as a result of Covid-19
-How we have/are responding to these impacts in the short term?
-What will be our response into the future?
-Verge Gardening Policies

To find out more about community gardens, projects happening around Adelaide or initiatives created during this period, follow the link below!

Practioners In Urban Food (PUF) on Community Gardens, Urban Food and The Impacts of COVID-19 by Roman Davas-Fahey | Aug 19, 2020 | Food, Food Systems, Reflections and Reviews, Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable Living, Urban Agriculture | 0 comments Last Thursday morning, I had the opportunity to....

21/08/2020

Ready to up your weekend plant-based brunch game? Or maybe you've had a bad experience with tofu? We've got the perfect recipe for you!

BEHOLD, our winter warmer recipe for a Rich, Creamy Tofu Scramble with Mushrooms and Kale!

It’s fast, simple, easy-to-learn, packed with protein, cheap, filling, and perfect for a slow, rainy morning!

We've got a few more simple ad easy plant-based recipes available for you to try at: https://climateprooffood.com/recipes/

18/08/2020

Now that you know about The State of Food Waste in Australia from our last post (Available here: https://bit.ly/3iNEDyL)

Why not keep the ball rolling with 10 Practical Ways to Reduce Household Food Waste! (Available here: https://climateprooffood.com/reduce-household-food-waste/)

For more information on Food Waste, visit our website at www.climateprooffood.com !

14/08/2020

Curious about The State of Food Waste in Australia? In this post, I introduce what it costs the Australian economy, how it negatively impacts the environment, as well as where and why it occurs. I think we can all agree that wasting food is unfair, unjust and uncool, follow the link if you'd like to find out about the benefits and opportunities of drastically reducing our food wastage problem!

Visit www.climateprooffood.com for more on food waste!

The State of Food Waste in Australia by Roman Davas-Fahey | Jul 2, 2020 | Food Security, Food Systems, Food Waste, Industrial Agriculture, Sustainable Living We now live in a world where a third of all edible food is wasted and uneaten,[1] while more than 821 million people go hungry.[2] The cost of...

13/08/2020

WE'RE LIVE.

Welcome to Climate-Proof Food! A platform created by Roman Davas-Fahey dedicated to educating and understanding the development of sustainable and resilient food systems in the age of climate change, building connections between plate and planet, and what we can do as individuals to Climate-Proof our food sources for future generations.

This platform will explore the current and past models of food production, the new and alternative models and practices available, and what a sustainable, just and fair food system might look like. It will explore alternative methods of eating, producing, distributing, understanding and thinking about food. It will explore the people involved in the change and what they are doing in the communities around us. This platform will feature information and what we can do as food citizens at home, but also what needs to happen from the top. I hope that Climate-Proof Food will start more conversations about the origin and background of today’s food.

Visit the website at: www.climateprooffood.com

Climate-proof food Helping build connections between plate and planet Learn More What is Urban Agriculture?By 2050, 7 billion people globally are expected to be living in cities and populations of some these soon-to-be mega-cities, is expected to reach the tens of millions. 70% of Australians are ex...