Public conversation: How is food sovereignty a vision for justice and environmental sustainability?
Many of the major global issues we are presently facing are interlinked: food shortages; the necessity to protect resources such as seeds, soil and water; and an economic system which does not encourage the production of local agriculture. In several regions of the world, food sovereignty is seen as a vision to protect and promote social justice and environmental sustainability. In this University of the Streets Café conversation we will explore what the idea of food sovereignty implies, on both a local and global level, and how can this vision be implemented. Long-term Inter Pares colleague Augusta Henriques will join us as we look at the links which can be made with food production and consumption in the global North and how to ensure an equitable, and environmentally sustainable, access to food for all.
Friday, September 11th
7 to 9 p.m
Moderator: Mireille Landry
Guest: Augusta Henriques
Venue: Bistro TribuTerre, 2590 Jarry Est (at 2nd Avenue)
The conversation will principally take place in French, but English interventions are welcome, and whisper translation can be provided to those who have difficulty listening in French.
Guest:
August Henriques directs Tiniquena, an environmental education and development organization located in Guinea-Bissau in West Africa. Working with local populations, Tiniquena helps initiate economic development projects focused on community-based control of resources. The organization has developed a well-earned reputation for its leadership in promoting sustainable practices in rural communities and peace and democracy through citizen action.
Moderator:
Mireille Landry coordinates training programs and the Open University at Concordia University’s Institute for Community Development. She is an Inter Pares board member.
The University of the Streets Café creates gathering places for citizens to pursue lifelong learning and engagement through public conversations. These collective discussions are an opportunity for people of diverse backgrounds and realities to meet, in a respectful environment – where all perspectives are welcome. No prior knowledge or experience required.
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