Food systems academics and trainers from IFSTAL have welcomed a call for ‘systems thinking’ in the newly launched National Food Strategy, led by food business leader Henry Dimbleby. The report, which devotes a chapter to the complexities, dynamics and challenges … Continued
In May 2021 we welcomed Sarah Bridle and Dan Crossley to our annual public lecture to discuss the challenges of communicating the climate change impacts of food. Chaired by the IFSTAL Programme Leader, Dr John Ingram of the Environmental Change … Continued
IFSTAL alum Paula Almiron reflects on the IFSTAL approach to building resilience in food systems. The annual IFSTAL Summer School – usually characterised by an intense week of food systems exchange, workplace inspiration and project practice – is the highlight … Continued
With diverse backgrounds and a common interest in the food system, more than 180 participants from around the world attended the online launch of the IFSTAL teaching programme 2020/21 on 22 October 2020. The webinar – Food systems in crisis: … Continued
IFSTAL alum Rosa von Borries reflects on how the Foodsharing initiative is addressing the paradox of food overconsumption and food insecurity head on When I started engaging in foodsharing in Berlin a couple of years ago, I did not realise … Continued
During the 2020 summer school, the participants were tasked with tackling food systems resilience from different perspectives. Francesca Di Franco and Becca McGowan, two of the summer school students, explain how the teams approached the thorny challenge. Participants were split … Continued