Who feeds Bristol? Towards a resilient food plan

 

This report builds on findings in the Bristol Peak Oil report and explores the strengths and vulnerabilities in the current food system that serves Bristol and the city region in more detail. 

The report is primarily a descriptive baseline study of the main elements of the food system with an analysis of its resilience. It looks at the ‘positive powers’ cities may have in relation to their food systems and it makes suggestions for action.

The work of researching and preparing the “who Feeds Bristol” report was commissioned and funded by NHS Bristol and undertaken by Joy Carey, an independent food systems planner and researcher. The document was published in March 2011.

To view the report, visit the Bristol City Council website here.
 

Council signs up to 10:10 campaign!

What has this to do with local food?   Lots!  the 10:10 campaign is all about individuals, schools, businesses, organisations and councils pledging to reduce their carbon emissions year-on-year.

This is where supporting local producers can help.  Buying locally produced food and drink can help reduce your CO₂  as food sourced will have far fewer 'food miles' attached to it than imported food, or food that has been trucked over many miles through the supermarket systems.

To find more more about the 10:10 campaign, visit www.1010uk.org

Concerned about Food Security?

The Sustainable Development Commission issues a report titled "Food Security and Sustainability - a Perfect Fit - click on this link to read it in full or copy and paste this address into your browser:

http://www.sd-commission.org.uk/publications.php?id=981

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