In our series of blogs related to the Covid-19 pandemic and sustainable food systems, we have the pleasure of sharing a Blog written by Joy Carey who is coordinator of Bristol Going for Gold and a Consultant in Sustainable Food Systems Planning.
We are living through the beginnings of the worst food crisis since the Second World War, with warnings that as the global economy slumps the most marginal and vulnerable will face food shortages.
Coronavirus (Covid-19) is having huge impacts on the food system here in the UK and globally. It is bringing into sharp focus how and where our food is produced, processed and consumed. It has also highlighted a number of issues worthy of our attention.
In response to the pandemic, we've been collating extensive coverage on how food systems both in the UK and globally have been affected.
Late last week, we received the fantastic news that a further two articles had been accepted for publication - making a total of five in as many days!
Three more articles have been accepted for CCRI researchers. Read more about the successes of Phil Staddon, Nenia Micha and Matt Reed.
Chris Short is co-author of a new article arising from the PEGASUS project published in Landscape and Urban Planning and available as an open access article.
Yesterday Chris Short, and Dr Angie Elwin from the University of Reading conducted a webinar as part of the Landwise project.
A statement from our Director, Janet Dwyer on the current Coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic.