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Join Our Webinar Series about the Global Food SystemBe part of the movement to transform our food system for a sustainable and just future. Learn, discuss and get inspired to take action !
Together we will watch and discuss the Webinar Series: Rebooting the Food System: Power, Policy and People, which was made by Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke.
The series consists of three different episodes that question the current global food system, discuss problems, and possible solutions. Within the episodes, various experts from different cultural and geographical backgrounds, mainly from the Global South, but also from different professional backgrounds, such as activists, farmers, or policy advisors, hold presentations and interact with each other.🗨️
The episodes were recorded in July 2025, and we will watch their recordings together, have some snacks, and discuss them afterwards. Please be aware that we will watch only one episode for each meeting. You can find the dates below:
Place: Café Mellemfolk, 4th floor
Dates & Time:
Episode 1: 11/02/2025 from 17:00-19:00
Episode 2: 18/02/2025 from 17:00-19:00
Episode 3: 25/02/2025 from 17:00-19:00
Find out more about each episode:
💸Episode 1: Roots of Inequality: Power and Profit in the Global Food System
💰In this episode, we will discuss the current status of the global food system. We will investigate why problems like the commodification of food, the increasing power of corporations, or debt exist, and how they express themselves.
⚖️You will have the chance to hear the perspective on the reasons for the inequalities of the global food system of Dr.Jur. Ana Maria Suarez Franco, the Secretary General of FIAN International and an expert for the Right to Food
🧪Moreover, Azubike Nwokoye, Food System Specialist from ActionAid Nigeria will share about the current problem with Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) and Food Safety
🫂This episode is made in collaboration with FIAN International and ActionAid Nigeria
👩🏾🌾Episode 2: Cultivating Justice: Farmers’ Voices and Local Solutions
🌱In this episode we will discuss the importance of small-scale farming, food sovereignty, agroecology and female farmers. Moreover, we are looking into different local projects that aim to tackle various global and local issues related to food and climate justice.
👩🏾🌾You will have the chance to hear the perspective of Mwumvira Masimbi Violaine, a female small-scale farmer from Rwanda.
🌱Moreover, Tanzia Anjum, Resilience and Climate Justice Expert from ActionAid Bangladesh will share insights into agroecology and the role of agriculture in Bangladesh.
🌐Additionally, Yousef Jum’ah, Climate Activist and Advocate from ActionAid Palestine will tell us more about food sovereignty and climate justice.
🫂This episode is made in collaboration with ActionAid Bangladesh, ActionAid Palestine and ActionAid Rwanda
🔄Episode 3: Changing the Game: Policies, Partnerships, and Possibilities
📄In this episode we will discuss policies that are needed to change and how we can turn them into reality. Additionally, we will look into the role of organizations, global partnerships and how to advocate for change.
🏛️You will have the chance to hear the perspective of Dr. Yamuna Ghale, a food security expert, who will share her insights into policy making within the Nepalese context with you.
💬Moreover, you will have the opportunity to listen and engage with Dushime Jean, a youth advocate from Rwanda, who will share about how to take action and which policies are needed in Rwanda.
🫂This episode is made in collaboration with ActionAid Rwanda
Why You Should Join:
Real Talk: Learn about the problems with our current food system and why it needs to change.
🌍Global Perspectives: Hear the perspectives of experts from around the world - especially the Global South!
💡Take Action: Gain inspiration to take action!
Want to Know More?
Our global food system is in crisis due to profit-driven industrial practices that harm the environment, biodiversity, and marginalized communities. Monoculture and chemical-intensive farming degrade soil and water, while social inequities persist. However, alternatives like food sovereignty and agroecology offer hope by promoting local solutions, policy reform, education, and collective action. These approaches prioritize local food production, support farmers, and advocate for fair market practices and debt relief.
Agroecology integrates ecological principles with social justice, promoting diverse farming systems and reducing reliance on chemical inputs. It values traditional knowledge and aims for social equity by empowering small-scale farmers. By embracing food sovereignty, agroecology, and the right to food, we can build a just and sustainable food system that benefits both people and the planet.
This event is co-funded by the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union
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Café Mellemfolk, Mejlgade 53, 8000 Aarhus C, Danmark, Arhus, Denmark
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