Last month, more than 250 of you joined cities & governments from across the world as IPES-Food & @nourishscotland hosted the virtual launch of the Glasgow #Food & #Climate Declaration.
💡 Miss the webinar? No problem. Get the summary📰& video📽️ here:
👉🏾 mailchi.mp/603ec6dc7cc2/glas…
The #GlasgowDeclaration is of course available at glasgowdeclaration.org, in English, French, Spanish & Portuguese. You can also find useful backgrounders in English, French & Spanish.
Also, feel free to have a quick glance at the state of play for signatories to the #GlasgowDeclaration 📝
So far, #cities from 5 continents have signed up, with recent additions including Vancouver 🇨🇦 & Pittsburgh 🇺🇸.
The @ORFC programme is out! 150 hrs of sessions from 6 continents, in 9 languages with 500 speakers.
💡 Don't forget to tune in 7th Jan. for 'Using #COP26 to Build Momentum for Integrated and Just Food Policies that Support #Nature, #Climate and People'
orfc.org.uk/programme/
Nicholas Jacobs stresses that "regions have a key role in advocating for sustainable food systems" and that currently there is "insufficient information flowing back up to the EU to harness the positive experiences going on at local level". 👨🌾🤝🇪🇺
"#COVID19 has highlighted the vital role of local and regional governments to secure the right to 🍎 food for all."
– Jamie Morrison, @FAO Director
#GlasgowDeclaration calls for a strong role for 🌇 cities in #FoodSystem transformation.
👉 Read it now: bit.ly/2IOVVz6
Really intetesting session this afternoon with some inspirational speakers from around the world for the launch of the Glasgow Food and Climate Declaration #GlasgowDeclaration
Istanbul welcomes the #GlasgowDeclaration on the road to #COP26 🌱🌍
Joining Barcelona, Glasgow, Milan and others, we are committed to act on sustainable #foodsystems and develop integrated food policies for Istanbul in the fight against climate change.
glasgowdeclaration.org/
To meet the #SDGs, and the goals of the #ParisAgreement, governments must act on sustainable #foodsystems. Our economies, our health, and the health of this planet depend on it. We're excited to see @IPESfood & partners launch glasgowdeclaration.org today!
Scotland is committed to being a #GoodFoodNation - @FergusEwingMSP has signed the Glasgow Declaration to ensure we work with governments at all levels to tackle the climate emergency through integrated food policies.
@SlowFoodHQ welcomes the #GlasgowDeclaration, with major cities, regions & governments from 4 continents joining forces to slash emissions through sustainable food systems. An essential step if we want to meet #ParisAgreement targets.
#COP26
More info 👉 bit.ly/2LqMQNQ
"The meaning of #SDG2 is to end hunger and promote sustainable agriculture. #ZeroHunger is not only about fighting and eradicating hunger. It is about addressing a systemic approach of hunger that includes sustainable agriculture."
— @grazianodasilva#GlasgowDeclaration#COP26
Jose Graziano de Silva, former DG of UN FAO is now saying final words at the launch of #GlasgowDeclaration - noting that we need to promote sustainable food systems for all - healthy soils, healthy seeds and healthy diets, with agroecological approaches #COP26