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Kecskemét, the “orchard of Hungary”

19 October 2019

In the heart of Hungary, the warm long hours of the day give way to cooler nights, combining with the country’s unique soil structure, to not only yield some of the most exquisite wines but also the lesser-known Hankovsky variety of apricot. The fruit has been recognized as a symbolic gastronomic product of Hungary under …

Integral Ecology – The Cry Of The Earth And The Cry Of The Poor

15 October 2019

Speech by CARLO PETRINI – Monday October 14, 2019 – 9th General Congregation – Synod of Bishops for the Pan-Amazon Region Dear Pope Francis, thank you for having invited me to this extraordinary assembly. Taking point 47 of the Instrumentum Labori as a starting point, I would like to talk about the value of food …

Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast: An Interview with Jonathan Safran Foer

15 October 2019

With his latest work, Jonathan Safran Foer presents us with a fait accompli: we couldn’t give a fig about the climate crisis. This is for a number of reasons which partially absolve us—as long as we realize why, now, and take decisive action as a consequence—which we won’t list here because Foer does it well enough in the book. Indeed, we highly recommend the book. We Are the Weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast confirms Foer as a gifted communicator, among a select few who put their pens and popularity at the service of the environment, and it’s a commitment which does him honor.

Indigenous Terra Madre Asian & Pan-Pacific in Ainu Mosir Closes with Joy

14 October 2019

Today, October 14th 2019, the third major edition of Indigenous Terra Madre closed in Ainu Mosir, the homeland of the Ainu people on the island of Hokkaido, Japan. Over four days of workshops, conferences, songs, dances, prayers and foraging tours of the traditional Ainu lands, the vital importance of the Indigenous Terra Madre network within …

Slow Food celebrates FAO’s World Food Day 2019

14 October 2019

In the year of the 30th anniversary of its Manifesto, Slow Food renews its commitment: skills, abilities, and a vision demonstrating that access to good, clean and fair food for all is possible. On October 16th, World Food Day, the FAO is calling for action across sectors to make healthy and sustainable diets affordable and …

Indigenous Terra Madre: The Role of Youth, Women, and Ancient Methods

13 October 2019 Jack Coulton

On the third day of Indigenous Terra Madre Asia & Pan-Pacific in Ainu Mosir, the spotlight turned to the role of youth, women and ancient technologies in indigenous food systems.

Indigenous Terra Madre: Land Rights, Nutrition and Resisting Climate Change

12 October 2019 Jack Coulton

The second day of Indigenous Terra Madre Asia & Pan-Pacific in Ainu Mosir saw our delegates engaged in discussion and debate on the most pressing issues common to communities around the world: the threats posed by our rapidly changing climate and reduced access to land, and the importance of preserving biodiversity in order to ensure cultural continuity and adequate nutrition.

Healing the Climate and Food Insecurity at Indigenous Terra Madre

11 October 2019

Today saw the inauguration of the third major edition of Indigenous Terra Madre, held in Ainu Mosir, the homeland of the Ainu people on the island of Hokkaido, Japan. With 200 delegates from 27 countries representing countries around the Asia Pacific region and beyond, the event has two main focuses: the resilience of indigenous peoples …

Indigenous Terra Madre 2019: Interview with Indonesian Delegate Imanul Huda

11 October 2019

The national Indonesian organization of indigenous peoples, Aliansi Masyarakat Adat Nusantara (AMAN), estimates that between 50 and 70 million indigenous peoples live in Indonesia, accounting for up to 25% of the country’s total population. One of the main challenges facing these indigenous populations are access and rights to their lands, as private interests have caused …

A Snail for Peace: Our Support and Full Solidarity with the Populations Under Attack in Syria

10 October 2019

“The phone lines are down, the resistance has begun…I’ll try to pass you the numbers of those who speak English…” This is the message we received yesterday from members of our network in Syria, Rojava. As soon as we learned of the danger, the threat of attack, we tried to reach out and help, confronted …

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