Slow Food, the podcast
87 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -Welcome to Slow Food, the podcast! Where we take you on a journey through the beauty of good, clean, and fair food systems. From the coffee in your cup to the cacao in your chocolate, we uncover the stories of the people who make our food possible. Valentina Gritti, a lover of slow food, is your host on this journey.
Join us as we walk side-by-side with changemakers around the world who are working towards a more sustainable food system. We’ll also delve into the rich cultural knowledge of indigenous communities, opening our minds to new ways of thinking about food.
At Slow Food, we believe that everyone has a story to tell and a lesson to teach. So come along for the ride and discover the power of food to connect us all.
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How can we reinforce the relationship between humans and nature?
July 09, 2024 04:00 - 19 minutes - 22.3 MBHow can we re-establish and reinforce the relationship between humans and nature? What is the role of food in this? Can a better relationship with nature help us tackle the climate crises? Why shall we tell the stories of communities preserving nature? In today's episode we’ll look at why and how we should reconnect with nature. We’ll have a special eye on agroecology and biodiversity preservation and we’ll get to know some examples from communities who live in harmony with their natural su...
Growing minds: the power of food education for kids
June 19, 2024 04:00 - 34 minutes - 39 MBWhich pedagogical tools can help reconnect children to nature? How can schools, teachers and parents take action to change the current educational systems? What are the effects of food education on our kids? In today's episode we’ll look at different educational instruments, which can help children reconnect with food and nature, in particular in schools. Host & production: Valentina Gritti Guests: Barbara Nappini (SF Italy president), Ai Onodera (co-Director of SOKKA, Ocean & Forest School...
Slow Food Goes Brussels: How are EU elections affecting green ambitions in food policy?
May 15, 2024 04:00 - 38 minutes - 44.5 MBWhat is going on with the Common Agricultural Policy in Europe? What is the simplification package and what were the hidden reasons behind it? Can we afford to put environmental protection measures aside in this moment of history? This episode is part of the series Slow Food Goes Brussels, where we dissect the political debates linked to the greatest challenges food and agriculture are facing. In the previous episode of this series we explained why farmers were protesting in the beginning o...
The grassroots food movement: four community initiatives that are transforming food systems
April 10, 2024 04:00 - 27 minutes - 31.2 MBHow can we transition our local food system? Can grassroots projects influence policy on a higher level? What are key elements for a successful community initiative? In today's episode I am going to tell you some stories of change. Stories of impactful grassroots initiatives that are boosting food system transition in different aspects. A couple of weeks ago I was in Italy, in Cella Monte, for the project Shared Green Deal. A European project which aims to study from a social perspective ...
Slow Food Goes Brussels: Farmers protests: what are they really about?
March 13, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes - 37.8 MBIn the past months, farmers have been protesting all over Europe. They're marching and driving tractors through city streets. But sadly, what's happening follows a pattern we see often. A serious protest, born out of real struggles, is being made to seem less important. It's being turned into a fight between farmers and environmentalists, or farmers and the European Union. And some people are using it for their own gain, like trying to win votes or protect their own interests. Today, we'll...
Farmers protests: what are they really about?
March 13, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes - 37.8 MBIn the past months, farmers have been protesting all over Europe. They're marching and driving tractors through city streets. But sadly, what's happening follows a pattern we see often. A serious protest, born out of real struggles, is being made to seem less important. It's being turned into a fight between farmers and environmentalists, or farmers and the European Union. And some people are using it for their own gain, like trying to win votes or protect their own interests. Today, we'll...
From Plate to Policy: how can YOU take action towards a sustainable food future?
February 21, 2024 05:00 - 36 minutes - 84.2 MBHow can cooks be of influence? What are practical tips for students to get their friends to take action? How can we generate change from a rural community? And finally, how can YOU get involved with your local food policy? In today's episode we will learn how take action towards a sustainable food future in many ways. We’ll listen to different perspectives and get super practical tips. This podcast is part of a small series dedicated to the Planting the Future challenge, in which we take a ...
What is Agroecology? Do sustainable animal products really exist, and where to find them?
February 14, 2024 05:00 - 51 minutes - 118 MBIn today's episode we will learn what agroecology is, how it applies to agriculture, to fishing and regenerative animal farming and we will also get some practical tips on how we can find agroecological products and be part of the change... This podcast is part of a small series dedicated to the Planting the Future challenge (https://plantingthefuture.slowfood.com/) Host and production: Valentina Gritti Guests: Moreen Ankunda (Slow Food Uganda), Matheus Sborgia (Regenerative Cattle Farmer...
Exploring Beans: From Culinary Traditions to Everyday Cooking Tips
February 07, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes - 71.4 MBWhat’s the difference between beans and pulses? Is it bad to eat canned beans? How is Polish independence linked to the beans from the town of Lamim in Brazil? This episode is part of a small series dedicated to the Planting the Future Challenge, in which we take a deep dive into our food system and its challenges, get inspired to cook up plant-rich meals, learn about agroecology as a solution and get into action! For more information on the challenge and to sign up, visit www.plantingthef...
Improving your eating habits: a guide on how to make it a long-lasting change
January 31, 2024 10:17 - 47 minutes - 108 MBIs there such a thing as an ideal diet? Is there a place for animal proteins in a climate friendly diet? How can we effectively change the way we eat and make sure this becomes a new habit that persists in time? This podcast is part of a small series dedicated to the Planting the Future Challenge, in which we take a deep dive into our food system and its challenges, get inspired to cook up plant-rich meals, learn about agroecology as a solution and get into action! For more information on ...
Slow Food Goes Brussels: 2023 policy highlights and upcoming EU parliament elections
December 20, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes - 83.9 MBLast podcast of the year: a great way to catch up with European advocacy highlights of 2023 and what to expect in 2024! Between 6–9 June 2024, millions of Europeans will participate in shaping the future of European democracy on the occasion of the European elections. It is a unique moment when people of 28 European countries collectively decide on the future of the European Union. Why does it matter from the food movement point of view? Host: Valentina Gritti Guests: Madeleine Coste, S...
What can we expect from COP28? A conversation with Raj Patel and Edward Mukiibi
November 30, 2023 11:44 - 41 minutes - 94.2 MBCOP 28 has just begun. The attention of all those who care about the climate crisis and work to influence governments and institutions to adopt effective mitigation and adaptation measures have their eyes on Dubai. It is the first COP held since the full release of the latest update in March 2023 of the 6th Assessment Report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (the IPCC). This report summarises and synthesises the most up-to-date climate science and provides the best scientific ...
Why shall we all be climate activists right now?
November 22, 2023 21:30 - 33 minutes - 37.8 MBWhy is it important to be activists? Why shall we raise our voices before COP28? How can we live in a more climate friendly way? Does it make sense to talk about the climate crises now, while so many horrors are happening around the world? In this episode I will have a conversation with Elena Lucchiari, the Flash COP campaign manager at Slow Food Youth Network. Elena is a young Italian activist with a background in international development studies. The second guest of today is Shane Holla...
Slow Food Goes Brussels: how can we recognise Greenwashing and Corporate Capture?
November 01, 2023 05:00 - 33 minutes - 77.5 MBWe are going to focus our conversation on Greenwashing: what is it exactly? Who is behind it? How does it work and what can we do to face it? I am delighted to carry out today's discussion with two experts on the topic of Greenwashing. Hazel Healy is DeSmog's UK Editor. She is also a freelance writer and broadcaster specializing in stories about food justice, climate and migration. Hazel recently published together with Rachel Sherrington the article “A Guide to Six Greenwashing Terms Big...
Decolonize your food! A conversation with Francisco Prieto
October 18, 2023 10:05 - 33 minutes - 38.3 MBWhat are indigenous peoples' traditional foods? And why are they so important? What does it mean that they are still being colonized and is it possible to decolonize these foods? what can we do in our daily lives to support indigenous peoples and if we belong to an indigenous people how can we support our community? Today I will have a conversation with Luis Francisco Prieto, Indigenous Peoples and Afrodescendant Focal Point at Slow Food International, with a special focus on the topic of fo...
Become a Responsible Coffee Lover with the Slow Food Coffee Coalition
October 01, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes - 43.9 MBWhat is a fair coffee? How do we know if our coffee tastes good? What is the best way to preserve coffee and to prepare it? But first of all, which tips can we follow to buy our coffee? Today I will have a conversation with Silvia Rota, one of the coordinators of the Slow Food Coffee Coalition and this episode is dedicated to all of us who not only want to make more conscious choices, but also want to participate in building a sustainable and ethical coffee industry by taking small steps to...
Slow Food Goes Brussels: GMOs and Pesticides, a Chemical Romance
September 20, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 37.2 MBSo many of the foods we eat everyday are sprayed again and again with pesticides before landing on our table. And we all learned over the years, one scandal after another, that this is no good news, either for our health or the environment. But what most people don’t know is the tight connection between pesticides and GMOs. As the European Union is about to take some critical decisions on both pesticides and GMOs, we unveil the troubling truth about that very toxic couple, which are tied by ...
Music on the plate: can sound influence our perception of food? With Simone Campa, Leonardo Prieto and Deiniol Pritchard
August 16, 2023 03:30 - 40 minutes - 45.8 MBMusic and food are both important cultural expressions of different communities, they are part of rituals, they are elements that support the creation of bonds among people and they are more direct ways of communication compared to language for instance. But music and sounds can also trigger a different sensory outcome when we taste food. So what are the connections between food and music from a cultural perspective? And how do soundscape and music influence our taste and flavour perception?...
How can we travel Slow? With Margaux Brochier and Maxime Bonnabry
August 02, 2023 03:30 - 31 minutes - 36.1 MBGet ready to hit the road on an unforgettable journey with Margaux Brochier and Maxime Bonnabry – two adventurous French spirits who traded in their chef and project manager titles at Refettorio Paris to embark on the ultimate Slow travelling adventure! Their mission? With Terre Terres they aim to learn, to explore, and to share the captivating stories of small scale farmers around Europe. And maybe to make a documentary about that as well! But that's not all: stick around till the end, and...
Slow Food Goes Brussels: The Urban Food Revolution
July 12, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 41.7 MBWelcome to a new episode of Slow Food Goes Brussels, where we dissect the political debates linked to the greatest challenges food and agriculture are facing. Cities are at the forefront of one of the most pressing problems of our times — food. According to the United Nations (UN), 54% of the world’s population were living in urban areas in 2016 — and that figure is predicted to rise to 66% by 2050. And wherever people live, they must eat to survive and thrive, ideally several times a day....
Welcome to Slow Food, the podcast!
July 05, 2023 14:04 - 1 minute - 1.77 MBCiao! Welcome to “Slow Food, the podcast” where we explore the beauty of good, clean, and fair food systems. From the coffee in your cup to the cacao in your chocolate, we uncover the stories of the people who make our food possible. How do different products end up in your shopping basket and who even decides what’s available for you, and at what cost? I’m Valentina Gritti, a Slow Food Youth Network activist, and I’ll be your guide on this journey. We walk side-by-side with farmers, coo...
How can we achieve food system regeneration in our cities? With Pasang Sherpa and Cecilia Barocio
June 28, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 29.7 MBIn an era where urbanisation is sweeping across the globe, bringing with it a wave of challenges, few issues are as pressing and demanding as feeding our ever-expanding urban centres. There is an urgent need for change in our urban food systems, delving into sustainable agriculture, urban farming and community-supported initiatives that are revolutionising how we nourish our cities. Pasang Sherpa and Cecilia Barocio are young pioneers, actively involved in promoting indigenous foods cultures...
Slow Food Goes Brussels: breaking the chain of food poverty
June 14, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 32.8 MBEnough food is produced worldwide to feed 10 billion people, yet hunger is on the rise. While vulnerable populations from the Global North cannot afford healthy and nourishing food, a growing number of people from the Global South must battle every day to simply get access to food. The current food system leaves many behind, putting profit before people. But such injustice is not irreversible: political leaders, from any level, must commit to reshaping our food system and giving it back its ...
The tuna dilemma: to eat or not to eat?
June 02, 2023 12:09 - 24 minutes - 28.1 MBTuna is a big predator and consumes a wide variety of other fish, making it a vital component of the sea ecosystems. It’s also one of the most expensive fish on the planet. Yet tuna is also an affordable and widely-available source of protein around the world, and herein lies the problem. Can fishing Tuna ever be sustainable? Which guidelines can we follow to buy the Tuna Fish with the least impact? Is Tuna a healthy food? And most of all, can we still eat Tuna? Guests: Jack Coulton, c...
Green thumbs: from school gardens to your own balcony!
May 24, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 40.2 MBWelcome to the Spring edition of Slow Food, the podcast! Are you feeling the itch to get your hands dirty and start growing some fresh veggies or fragrant flowers? You're not alone! In today's episode, we're diving into the world of gardening. We'll explore how school gardens are transforming communities in Nigeria and the USA, and we'll get our green thumbs in gear with practical tips from the Frenchie Gardener on how to grow your own food, even if you live in a city apartment with only a b...
Circular pig farming: putting animal welfare at the center with Josse Haarhuis
May 10, 2023 02:00 - 20 minutes - 23.3 MBHis name is Josse Haarhuis, he is 25 years old and since 4 years already he has been managing Buitengewone Varkens, a circular pig farming company in The Netherlands. His objective is to put animal welfare at the centre and make sure that each pig has a goal. Guest: Josse Haarhuis (Buitengewone Varkens) Host & Production and post-production: Valentina Gritti Music: Leonardo Prieto This podcast is part of the project ON-FARM, with which we aim to teach local and regional farmers in Europ...
On-Farm: farmers’ tips for short chain trade from farm to fork
April 14, 2023 18:12 - 17 minutes - 19.7 MBWhy is on-farm production and direct selling so important? Get ready to hear directly from farmers across Europe as we share their top tips for developing short chain trade from farm to fork! We'll also explore the obstacles they've faced and the valuable lessons they've learned. Guests: Raffaele Bomparola, Daniel Bravo Rodríguez (Valle y Vega), Hofgut Kapellenhof, Peter Van De Voort (Remeker), Marie-Odile Smet (Au Panier Vert) and Milan Hanč (Vraňany Hanč) Host & Production and post-produc...
A Colombian chef farming in Amsterdam: sustainable entrepreneurship on-farm.
March 24, 2023 15:55 - 30 minutes - 35.1 MBHe is a cook, a farmer, a food producer, an entrepreneur and a dreamer. Coming from Colombia, he moved first to Italy and he is now settled in the outskirts of Amsterdam where he runs two companies: De Stadsgroenteboer a community supported agricultural farm and JARA, a food processing company. I am talking about Andres Martinez Jara. I am Valentina Gritti, global community and project manager of the Slow Food Youth Network and in this episode I will take you to Amsterdam to meet Andres at...
From Berlin to the world: Cutting food waste and embracing sustainable food policies.
March 01, 2023 07:52 - 41 minutes - 47.8 MBGet ready for a thrilling episode as we take you to Berlin for the Schnippeldisko, also known as the Disco Soup! Hosted by the Slow Food Youth Network, this event rescues food from going to waste and turns it into delicious soups and meals. Join me as we chat with special guests at the party, and learn how the food collected will be served the next day at the Wir Haben Es Satt demonstration (which took place on January 21st) - a call for a more sustainable agriculture. Together, we'll also d...
Achieving Food System Regeneration through our individual choices with Bela Gil. Co-hosted by Dan Saladino.
January 26, 2023 15:40 - 49 minutes - 56.3 MBWelcome to the first episode of the SFYN podcast in 2023! The Slow Food Youth Network, or as we call it SFYN, is a worldwide network of young activists with different backgrounds who want to contribute to a better local and international food system. This is a special edition of the SFYN Podcast because it was recorded live during Terra Madre 2022, the biggest Slow Food event and it’s the second chapter of a series of three episodes. In this episode Valentina interviewed Bela Gil. Bela is ...
Slow Food Goes Brussels: Food’s political power with Marta Messa
December 30, 2022 20:25 - 30 minutes - 34.8 MBIn June 2022 Slow Food elected a young and inspiring woman as Secretary General: Marta Messa. Marta is also director of Slow Food Europe, so we asked her our questions about the political power of food in the world and about the upcoming opportunities to achieve a good, clean, and fair food policy in Europe. How can we save the world through food? Why is food so political? Is Europe on the tracks to transition to sustainable food systems or are we going backwards? But also... what is Marta’s...
Slow Food Goes Brussels: busting the myths about food waste!
December 14, 2022 08:28 - 24 minutes - 27.8 MB1/3 of the food produced worldwide is either wasted or lost, which means it never ends up where it is supposed to : on our plates. Why is this a problem? Well, it costs countries millions of euros in lost revenue, causes unnecessary stress on the food chain, and harms the environment by contributing to global warming and climate change. Many myths have been circulating about what causes food waste and who produces more of it. You’ll learn all about it in this episode, and of course, about w...
The response to the climate crisis: a global and grassroots perspective with Arianna Labasin and Noora Huusari. Co-hosted by Dan Saladino.
November 17, 2022 19:19 - 49 minutes - 56.9 MBLIVE RECORDED! This is the first episode of a series of three podcasts recorded live at the Slow Food event Terra Madre 2023. In this episode we discuss on how we can face climate change on a grassroots level and how global institutions are responding to the crises. Guests: Arianna Labasin: young activist from Italy, graduated in Law and Sustainable Development, she did her master’s internship at the UNFCCC, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change; Noora Huusari: works w...
Towards COP27: Who wants to change the world? Climate crises, solutions and demands from rural youth.
November 07, 2022 20:01 - 28 minutes - 65.4 MBA podcast episode all dedicated to COP27: you will listen to many different voices of youth from different countries in the global south experiencing climate change in their communities. You will get to know the issues they are facing but also the solutions they are proposing and the requests they have for world leaders joining COP27. Plus, we will have a special focus on green finance and how it can be a tool to empower local communities. !!! SFYN is organising an event at COP27: Harnessin...
Slow Food Goes Brussels: reconciling food and health
October 19, 2022 16:29 - 25 minutes - 29.5 MBFood and health are intimately connected. But while the impact of the overconsumption of ultra-processed food on our body is well known by all of us, other negative phenomena directly linked to the production of food are not. Although they endanger human health, but also that of the planet. During Slow Food’s international event on sustainable food systems, Terra Madre, that took place last September in Turin, Alice Poiron interviewed three remarkable speakers to shed light on the complex r...
Can municipalities create sustainable food environments? The examples of Curitiba (BR) and Bergamo (IT).
September 12, 2022 16:24 - 35 minutes - 40.4 MBIn today's episode we will find out how municipalities can contribute to creating sustainable food environments. I had the chance to interview Thays Thatiane Padilha, previous project planner and international relationships manager at the secretariat for food security at the municipality of Curitiba, Brazil. Thays will tell us more about different inspiring initiatives such as how the municipality has built an urban farm at the city centre of Curitiba, how they create community gardens in em...
Slow Food Goes Brussels: the Global Food Crisis Explained
July 25, 2022 14:23 - 22 minutes - 25.7 MBSince the war in Ukraine broke out, the words “food security” and "food crisis" are on everyone’s lips. The conflict has had rippling effects on millions of people’s lives, with President Putin holding the specter of hunger over their head. Ukraine and Russia being such big producers and exporters of grain, elsewhere concerns are indeed mounting over potential food shortages. Meanwhile, the conflict has sent global food prices skyrocketing, which are hitting the poorest populations the harde...
SFYN Literary café with Giorgio Brizio: activism, climate crises and migration.
July 18, 2022 07:44 - 27 minutes - 31.2 MBGiorgio Brizio is one of the leaders of Fridays For Future (FFF) in Turin. He is only 20 years old and has already published a book: "Non siamo tutti sulla stessa barca" (we are not all on the same boat). In the book he touches both personal experiences as a young FFF activist, as well as important topics such as the climate crises, migration, discrimination and much more. Find his book (in Italian) by Slow Food Editore: https://www.slowfoodeditore.it/it/assaggi/non-siamo-tutti-sulla-stess...
Bites of: successful food blogging with Laura Odorisio
June 27, 2022 10:13 - 18 minutes - 21.1 MBDo you want to start your own food blog? Do you need tips to improve your social media? How can you best relate to your audience? This is an episode with a lot of practical suggestions from the food blogger of @illtakeyouthere Laura Odorisio. Laura is also currently an intern in communication at the SFYN Global office. You can follow us on @slowfoodyouthnetwork. Host & editing: Valentina Gritti Guest: Laura Odorisio Music: Leonardo Prieto A podcast by the Slow Food Youth Network
Slow Food Goes Brussels: The paradoxes of animal welfare in Europe.
June 01, 2022 06:40 - 24 minutes - 28.1 MBThe protection of animal welfare on farms has gained momentum in recent years in Europe, with more and more EU citizens calling for the end of their cruel exploitation. And this is with good reason, for farm animals are considered as mere profit machines. You’ve all seen those images of cows, pigs or chicken packed into tight cages or confined to small spaces where they spend a short but painful life. In a never-ending quest for profit, industrial farming allows farm animals to be mutilated...
Bites of: entrepreneurship with Jam Melchor
May 11, 2022 06:00 - 19 minutes - 21.9 MBStarting a new format: "Bites of" in which we dig into a specific topic with a young expert in the Slow Food Youth Network. The host in this episode is Jam Melchor, founder of the successful food delivery business "Yes Plate" in Manila, The Philippines. What are the keys for success in a food business? How to keep up with competitors and how to face moments of crisis? What is the importance of networking and how do you select the people in your team? Host, production & editing: Valentin...
Eating plant-based with Azul Meyer Mijares
April 15, 2022 06:42 - 31 minutes - 35.6 MBWhat does plant-based diet mean? Can it be connected to our food traditions? How can we tropicalize our food with local ingredients? We will talk about this and much more in this exciting conversation with Azul Meyer Mijares, gastronome, photographer, chef and founder of @Hojazul from Cholula, Mexico. Join World Disco Soup Day 2022 by registering at this link! Host, production & editing: Valentina Gritti Guest: Azul Meyer Mijares Design: Pop-eye Music: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes Song: Simon...
[EN] Carlo Petrini: regenerating activism.
April 04, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this episode we are interviewing Carlo Petrini, founder and president of Slow Food. He will share with us his experience as an activist. We will also discuss the evolution of youth activism, the concept of gastronomy and the importance of regenerating our food system. We will also get some insights on the current vision of the Slow Food movement. A special thank to Jonas Pfannenstiel for translation and dubbing. Host, production & editing: Valentina Gritti Guest: Carlo Petrini Design: P...
[IT] Carlo Petrini: rigenerando l’attivismo.
April 01, 2022 11:58 - 18 minutes - 21 MB[English version will be published on Monday 4th of April!] In questo episodio intervistiamo Carlo Petrini, il fondatore e presidente di Slow Food, sulla sua esperienza da attivista. Trattiamo tematiche come l'evoluzione dell'attivismo giovanile e del concetto di gastronomia, l'importanza di rigenerare il nostro sistema alimentare e la visione attuale del movimento di Slow Food. Host, produzione & edizione: Valentina Gritti Ospite: Carlo Petrini Design: Pop-eye @slowfoodyouthnetwork
SFYN podcast in 2022
March 21, 2022 09:58 - 1 minute - 2.16 MBHello everyone and welcome back to the SFYN podcast. Slow Food Youth Network, or SFYN as we call it, is a worldwide movement of young activists with different backgrounds who want to contribute to a better local and international food system. If you’ve been following our podcast for a while, you know what the SFYN Podcast is all about, but what are our plans for the coming year? Have a listen what's coming up this year. Talk soon!
Youth on political activism, sustainable food systems and their relationship to the EU
December 31, 2021 08:53 - 39 minutes - 90.6 MBTake a break from December feasts and listen to the last episode of the SFYN podcast focused on EU food policies, in which we actually do not speak about EU food policies. While you are all recovering from delicious but intense end of the year festivities, let us talk to you about youth. These past years, young people from around the world have raised their voices, and took up the fight against climate change, inequalities, racism, war, corruption, you name it. Young people hold a great powe...
COP26: What‘s on the menu for food and farming?
December 14, 2021 16:17 - 32 minutes - 36.9 MBTime for EU food policy! In this episode, Slow Food Europe talks about climate! Few weeks ago, world leaders met in Glasgow for the COP26! Alas, this crucial international summit on climate change ended with a disappointing agreement, just when the expectations of civil society, young people, indigenous peoples, and all those affected by the climate emergency were highest. What’s more, despite causing approximately 30% of all atmospheric carbon, there was little said about food and farming....
EU Farm to Fork Strategy: Science, Civil Society and the Planet over Corporate Interests.
November 17, 2021 13:26 - 38 minutes - 43.9 MBSlow Food Europe is back with a second episode on the EU Farm to Fork Strategy, which was proposed by the EU Commission last year to accelerate the transition towards sustainable food systems in Europe. Last month, the EU Parliament voted in favor of this strategy despite repeated lobbying attacks from the agrifood industry. Slow Food warmly welcomed this vote, and took the opportunity to gather three panelists who have worked hard on the Farm to Fork Strategy since the start: Nina Holland...
SFYNers around the globe: Juan Carlos Villegas (Mexico)
September 07, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 29.4 MBWelcome to a new episode of SFYNers around the globe! In this series we are going to meet different activists of our network. We are going to get to know more about who they are, what they do in their daily lives and how they are involved with the Slow Food Youth Network. We have a similar set of questions for all the SFYNers but in additions to those we will see of course where the conversation brings us. The special guest of today is Juan Carlos Villegas Cuevas, from Oaxaca in Mexico. Juan...
SFYNers around the globe: Cornel Popa (Iceland)
August 31, 2021 14:16 - 24 minutes - 28.2 MBWelcome to a new episode of SFYNers around the globe! In this series we are going to meet different activists of our network. We are going to get to know more about who they are, what they do in their daily lives and how they are involved with the Slow Food Youth Network. We have a similar set of questions for all the SFYNers but in additions to those we will see of course where the conversation brings us. The special guest of today is Cornel Popa, who is a SFYN activist based in Reykjavik, ...