SFYN Podcast

When describing a kitchen in a western society, one of the first things you'd think of is the fridge. But can we live without refrigerators? Why should we even consider it? What are other ways to preserve food and drinks?  Today we talk about something a bit special regarding a Slow lifestyle: have you ever thought you can live without a refrigerator? Sandro and Emma, in Italy, gave it a try for a period of time. Also Bashir in Karamoja, Uganda has grown up and lives in a community where having a fridge is not really common. Are you curious to get to know their stories and get inspired? Host and production: Valentina Gritti Guests: Sandro Donda, Emma Lercari (artists and musicians) and Bashir Ochen (spokesperson of his indigenous pastoralist community in Karamoja, Uganda). Song Played: "Passo Passo" by Garuda band (the band of Sandro and Emma).  Do you wanna know more about Bashir's story? You can listen to one of our first podcasts with him: "Voices from the roots: Ochen Umar Bashir" https://open.spotify.com/episode/4JsC1dLkPT4FnzLuJWcRC4?si=-TILZbjyQfa_bEWx0kkc7w  Join Planting The Future: https://ig.me/j/AbZhBdCs9GKVkN_i/?igsh=MTFwYnV4eDZ1NHZneg== A project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN) 

In this episode of the Slow Food podcast, we talk about modern slavery in the food chain. From exploited seasonal workers in Italy's tomato fields to the global cacao market, we dig into how injustice hides in plain sight. We hear from Manlio Larotonda, an Italian gastronome and alumnus of the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo, who moved to Colombia to start a more just and transparent cacao project. And from Giulia Gianguzza, who works directly with migrant workers in Sicily. This episode isn't easy, but it's essential. Understanding where our food comes from means acknowledging the human cost behind it — and doing better. Guests: Manlio Larotonda (cacao Disidente founder and UNISG alumnus) and Giulia Gianguzza (social worker at Sportello Sans Papiers) Host and production: Valentina Gritti Music: Leonardo Prieto  Join Planting The Future: https://ig.me/j/AbZhBdCs9GKVkN_i/?igsh=MTFwYnV4eDZ1NHZneg== A project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN) 

How can we eat in a sustainable way at home? Do we need to come to compromises when we have small children? Does eating well always mean spending more money? And how can we introduce more plants into our daily meals? I am very excited to introduce you to the guests of the podcast of today: Chiara and Nicholas, young parents who will share with us how they live in a Slow lifestyle with a daughter of 4 and one about to come and Maria Camila, from @Maca_bites who will give us some practical tips on how to introduce more plants into our meals. Guests: Chiara Flora Bassignana (researcher at UNISG), Nicholas Panayi (agroecology consultant) and Maca (plant-based diet ambassador) Host and production: Valentina Gritti Music: Leonardo Prieto Useful links: Follow Nicholas Panayi on @yesroots  And Maca on @Maca_bites  Join Planting the Future: https://ig.me/j/AbZhBdCs9GKVkN_i/?igsh=MTFwYnV4eDZ1NHZneg==  A project by Slow Food Youth Network 

How does fermentation prevent food from getting spoiled? Is fermentation always safe? What are some practical tips to start fermenting for the first time? Since April 26th is World Disco Soup Day, our biggest campaign to reduce food waste all over the world, In today's episode we want to deepen one of the methods that can help us save our food. I am talking about fermentation and today we have the pleasure to chat about it with some fermentation experts from the Slow Food movement.  This podcast episode is aiming to slow your food habits down, build up your virtual bookshelf for the Planting the Future campaign, where we focus on rediscovering your connection with food and follow a journey that enriches your knowledge while shaping your values. Ready for some practical tips on how to make your food alive?  Guests: Nahuel Buracco (Pollenzo Food Lab UNISG coordinator), Sandor Katz (Fermentation revivalist) and Oliver Kienast (chef at Wild Mountain Dinners)  Host and Post-production: Valentina Gritti Co-host: Addison Austin-Lou  Music: Leonardo Prieto    More information on World Disco Soup Day: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16xUGb7W4NljulIVoMOdZy2ZIUTaYChxy?usp=drive_link  Join Planting the Future! https://ig.me/j/AbZhBdCs9GKVkN_i/?igsh=MTFwYnV4eDZ1NHZneg==  Tell us what you think in our Telegram group: https://t.me/slowfoodthepodcast    A project by Slow Food Youth Network   

In this new episode of Slow Food, the Podcast, we're talking about how to cook from scratch. Valentina Gritti and Addison Austin-Lou sit down with Bob Dickinson (@fromscratchwithbob), a digital creator focussing on conscious consumption and whole food and journalist Michael Moss to share real, practical tips on how to stay away from processed foods. If you're trying to eat better and slow down your life, this one's for you!   JOIN PLANTING THE FUTURE: https://ig.me/j/AbZhBdCs9GKVkN_i/?igsh=MTFwYnV4eDZ1NHZneg==  Share your tips in our Telegram group: https://t.me/slowfoodthepodcast  A project by Slow Food Youth Network

Do you really need to spend a lot to eat well? Or is it possible to eat good, clean, and fair food without going over budget?   In this new episode of Slow Food, the Podcast, we're talking about how to eat Slow without spending a fortune. Valentina Gritti and Addison Austin-Lou sit down with Guusje Weeber communication manager of SFYN Netherlands and journalist Michael Moss to share real, practical tips on how to shop smarter, waste less, and make the most of what's in season. If you're trying to eat better without spending more, this one's for you!   JOIN PLANTING THE FUTURE: https://ig.me/j/AbZhBdCs9GKVkN_i/?igsh=MTFwYnV4eDZ1NHZneg==  Share your tips in our Telegram group: https://t.me/slowfoodthepodcast  A project by Slow Food Youth Network

Eating sustainably in a big city sounds impossible, right? What if we told you it's not — and that ancient floating farms might be the answer?  In our latest episode, we grab coffee with food activist Raúl Mondragón to chat about: Chinampas: 1,000-year-old floating farms still feeding Mexico City; why local vendors sometimes skip local food for cheaper options across town; easy ways YOU can support sustainable food without leaving your neighborhood. If you've ever wondered how to eat Slow in a fast-paced world — this episode is for you.  Host & production: Valentina Gritti Guest: Raúl Mondragón Segura (SFYN activist, researcher, entrepreneur and agroecology consultant in Mexico City). Featured song: "Poder Prieto" di Son de Aquí Links: Raúl profile: https://www.instagram.com/ruleish/  Colectivo Ahuejote: https://www.instagram.com/colectivoahuejotemx/ Project Cocina Colaboratorio: https://www.instagram.com/cocina_colaboratorio/ Mentioned food spots: Yema supermarket, Numu market, Mercado Alternativo Tlalpan, Cucina Matte, Raíces centro cultural.     Join our Telegram group: https://t.me/slowfoodthepodcast  A project by Slow Food Youth Network  

In the EU there are a whole host of pesticides that are banned for being too hazardous, either to human health or the environment or both. This means that they cannot be used here. But did you know that these are still produced on EU soil and then exported to other countries, and did you know that the food produced from those pesticides is than imported back into the EU and ends up on our plates? Let's dive into this, join our final episode of the year with our guests: Mathilde Dupré, co-director of the Veblen Institute John Clarke, former director for international relations at the European Commission and former head of the EU Delegation to the World Trade Organization in Geneva Kara Mackay, campaigns coordinator for the NGO Women on Farms Project in South Africa Host: Natasha Foote Post-production: Jonathan Rémy Music: Leonardo Pietro Durantes and Jonathan Rémy Join our Telegram group: https://t.me/+xSzaZeIyCUM1NjJk Slow Food, the Podcast is a project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN). Financed by the European Union. The contents of this podcast are the sole responsibility of the author and CINEA is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.

How can we make our celebrations more sustainable without losing the festive vibe? What about decorations, presents, fireworks and food? And finally, shall we think about a slow lifestyle as a new year's resolution?  We are getting closer to the end of the year and big celebrations are about to begin. In today's episode I will hold a conversation with my colleagues from the Slow Food Youth Network office, Jorrit Kiewik and Elena Lucchiari, on how we can make our celebrations and holidays more Slow… Host & production: Valentina Gritti Guests: Jorrit Kiewik (Director of Slow Food Youth Network and part of the board of directors of Slow Food International), Elena Lucchiari (SFYN campaign and community coordinator).  Music: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes Join our Telegram group to get in contact with us: https://t.me/slowfoodthepodcast A project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN)

Biodiversity is the foundation of life on Earth, yet it's disappearing at an alarming rate—with habitats fragmented and up to a million species at risk. Agriculture is a key driver of this crisis, but is it a central focus in global biodiversity solutions? In this episode, we delve into the recent United Nations Biodiversity Conference in Cali, Colombia, with insights from experts who were on the ground. Was there an agri-food flavor to the discussions? What were the key takeaways, and did this COP live up to its promises—or was it just for show? Join us for a deep dive into the intersection of agriculture, biodiversity, and global policymaking, with our guests: Edward Davey, Head of the World Resources Institute Europe's UK office Lim Li Ching, co-chair of IPES-Food and senior researcher at Third World Network (TWN) Hazel Healy, De Smog's UK Editor in Chief Host: Natasha Foote Post-Production: Jonathan Rémy Music: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes and Jonathan Rémy Follow @SlowFoodEurope on X, and join our Telegram group: https://t.me/+xSzaZeIyCUM1NjJk A project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN) Financed by the European Union. The contents of this podcast are the sole responsibility of the author and CINEA is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.

What choices lie behind the food we eat in our public canteens, in our schools, hospitals, retirement homes and workplaces? And how can we ensure that the healthiest, most sustainable options end up on our public plates?  In this episode, agrifood journalist Natasha Foote talks you through the world of public procurement, with the help of: Peter Defrancheschi – Head of the ICLEI Brussels office Renata Lukasova – Slow Food member, hospitality expert and director of food catering helping to run school canteens in the Czech Republic  Jannie Vestergaard – Slow Food member, food systems expert and food nutritionist Thomas Waitz – Green MEP and farmer Host: Natasha Foote Post-Production: Jonathan Rémy Music: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes and Jonathan Rémy Follow @SlowFoodEurope on X, and join our Telegram group: https://t.me/+xSzaZeIyCUM1NjJk A project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN) Financed by the European Union. The contents of this podcast are the sole responsibility of the author and CINEA is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.

“Slow Food Goes Brussels” is back, and there's a new voice behind the mic! Meet Natasha Foote, an agrifood journalist, ready to guide you through the hottest debates in the EU food world. In this month's episode, we dive into: What's been brewing over the summer The big challenges EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will face in her second term How the new shape of the European Parliament will affect future policies The buzz around the strategic dialogue on agriculture that everyone is talking about, what it is, and how that will help form the basis of policymaking going forward As Brussels gears up for the start of another 5-year political cycle, Slow Food Goes Brussels brings you up to speed for the fun to come over the next few months and years, with the help of: Alan Matthews, Professor Emeritus of European Agricultural Policy at Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland Marta Messa, Secretary General Slow Food Geneviève Savigny, Farmer and representative for European Coordination Via Campesina Host: Natasha Foote Production: Jonathan Rémy A project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN) Financed by the European Union. The contents of this podcast are the sole responsibility of the author and CINEA is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.

Can a farm be Slow? And could it also be a tool for activism and political change? In this episode, we explore the amazing potential of Slow Food Farms—a new program that's helping transition our food systems toward sustainability through agroecology. Join us as we chat with changemakers from Mexico, Uganda, and Sweden who are working to make the world of food good, clean, and fair for everyone. Whether you're a farmer or just passionate about sustainable food, this episode is for YOU! Host & production: Valentina Gritti Guests: Edward Mukiibi (President of SF International), Santiago Aguilar Zilli (agroecological farmer in Mexico), Michaela Saax (chairwoman of Slow Food Stockholm) Music: Leonardo Prieto More about Slow Food Farms: https://www.slowfood.com/slow-food-farms/  Join our Telegram group: https://t.me/slowfoodthepodcast  A project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN)

Which books can inspire us to cook and to think? What are great reading suggestions for this summer? This episode is the second part of the episode we published last Wednesday with a lot of reading suggestions for your summer holidays. Also today we are going to listen to reading tips from activists and leaders in the Slow food movement and again, I am going to add time-stamps below so that if you want, you can directly jump to the suggestion you are interested in. So enjoy this episode and enjoy reading! Host & production: Valentina Gritti Guests: Marta Messa (Secretary General at Slow Food International), Benedetta Gori (Ethnobotanist), Bilal Sarwari (Interim director at Slow Food USA), Paola Nano (press and editorial manager at Slow Food International). Music: Leonardo Prieto Books and time-stamps: "Oryx and Crake” by Margaret Atwood (02:44) Kids book: “Lunch at 10 Pomegranate Street” by Felicita Sala (05:08) “Eating to Extinction” by Dan Saladino (10:29) “Braiding sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer (13:46) “The Broken Earth Trilogy” by N. K. Jemisin (16:36) “Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America's Food Industry” by Austin Frerick (25:31) Wanna share your reading suggestion for a Slow summer? Join our Telegram group: https://t.me/slowfoodthepodcast  A project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN)  

Which books can inspire us to cook and to think? What are great reading suggestions for this summer?  Today's episode is all about reading suggestions for your summer holidays which we got from activists and leaders in the Slow food movement. This episode is split in two, because we received a lot of super interesting suggestions and I personally didn't want to cut out any of them. Enjoy this episode and enjoy reading! Host & production: Valentina Gritti; Guests: Elena Lucchiari (Slow Food Youth Network activist), Nicholas Panayi (Nico The Home Farmer) and Maria René Parada (sociologist and gastronome); Music: Leonardo Prieto Books and time-stamps: "Entangled Life” by Merlin Sheldrake (01:59)  “Field Guide to Urban Gardening” by Kevin Espiritu (10:20) “Grow Bag Gardening” by Kevin Espiritu (13:33) "Flavour Thesaurus 1 and 2" by Niki Segnit (17:42) “The Art & Science of Foodpairing” by Peter Coucquyt, Bernard Lahousse and Johan Langenbick (21:58) “The Life of the Bee” by Maurice Maeterlinck (23:38) “Agitadoras de buen gusto: historia del sindicato de culinarias” by Ana Cecilia Wadsworth and Ineke Dibbits (26:10) “Like water for chocolate” by Laura Esquivel (30:09) Wanna share your reading suggestion for a Slow summer? Join our Telegram group: https://t.me/slowfoodthepodcast A project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN)   

How can we re-establish and reinforce the relationship between humans and nature? What is the role of food in this? Can a better relationship with nature help us tackle the climate crises? Why shall we tell the stories of communities preserving nature? In today's episode we'll look at why and how we should reconnect with nature. We'll have a special eye on agroecology and biodiversity preservation and we'll get to know some examples from communities who live in harmony with their natural surroundings.  Host & Production: Valentina Gritti Guests: Francesco Sottile (Slow Food International board of directors), Dan Saladino (journalist, broadcaster and author of the book "Eating to extinction") and Claudia Ranja (spokesperson of SF Târgu Mureş – Marosvásárhely Community) Music: Leonardo Prieto Useful links: Terra Madre event: https://2024.terramadresalonedelgusto.com/en/  Slow Food Brief on Agroecology: https://www.slowfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/240627_EN_Agroecology-A-Slow-Food-Brief-2.pdf  Previous podcast on agroecology: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4DXi2ZJmHKV7fuf3x4Piu7  Join our Telegram group: https://t.me/+xSzaZeIyCUM1NjJk  A project by Slow Food Youth Network

Which pedagogical tools can help reconnect children to nature? How can schools, teachers and parents take action to change the current educational systems? What are the effects of food education on our kids? In today's episode we'll look at different educational instruments, which can help children reconnect with food and nature, in particular in schools. Host & production: Valentina Gritti Guests: Barbara Nappini (SF Italy president), Ai Onodera (co-Director of SOKKA, Ocean & Forest School) and Bruno Smadja (Mobile Film Festival director). Music: Leonardo Prieto Useful links: - Petition to ask for compulsory food education in schools (Italy): https://www.slowfood.it/comunicati-stampa/appello-col-cibo-si-educa-col-cibo-si-cambia/  - Mobile Film Festival: https://www.youtube.com/mobilefilmfestival  - Interested in the Food on Film project? Write to education@slowfood.it  - More on Sokka forest and Ocean school: https://vimeo.com/315557265  A project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN)

What is going on with the Common Agricultural Policy in Europe? What is the simplification package and what were the hidden reasons behind it? Can we afford to put environmental protection measures aside in this moment of history? This episode is part of the series Slow Food Goes Brussels, where we dissect the political debates linked to the greatest challenges food and agriculture are facing. In the previous episode of this series we explained why farmers were protesting in the beginning of the year. In today's episode we look into what is the response of the EU Institutions to the latest farmers protests. This response is namely what the Commission is calling a "simplification" of the CAP, but what is in fact a reform: they are deciding to rollback on green conditions. Host & Production: Valentina Gritti Guests: Giulia Gouet (policy officer at Slow Food International), Gerardo Fortuna (senior reporter at Euronews) and Paul Behrens (Associate Professor of Environmental Change). Links: Endorsing the Slow Food Manifesto: https://feedthechange.slowfood.com/ Webinar: "Feed the Change: Why the EU Elections Matter for the Future of Food" | May 28th @1pm CET | Register to the webinar --> https://www.slowfood.com/events/feed-the-change-the-webinar/   A project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN) Financed by the European Union. The contents of this podcast are the sole responsibility of the author and CINEA is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.

How can we transition our local food system? Can grassroots projects influence policy on a higher level? What are key elements for a successful community initiative? In today's episode I am going to tell you some stories of change. Stories of impactful grassroots initiatives that are boosting food system transition in different aspects.   A couple of weeks ago I was in Italy, in Cella Monte, for the project Shared Green Deal. A European project which aims to study from a social perspective the implementation of the Green Deal on a local level in different European countries. I have interviewed the project coordinators of the different grassroots initiatives, with the goal of learning more about their projects but also to see how European policies are impacting their local realities and how their projects can influence policy.  Host and production: Valentina Gritti Guests: Costanza Guazzo and Luca Carisio (Asfodelo association, Italy), Janneke Bruil and Eduardo Cáceres (Stroomgebied Zuid-Veluwe, The Netherlands), Pelle Bengtsberg (Reformaten, Sweden), Zuzana Kupcová (Klíma ta potrebuje, Slovakia).  More about Shared Green Deal: https://sharedgreendeal.eu/  This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement No 101036640. The sole responsibility for this content lies with the SHARED GREEN DEAL project and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the European Union.

In the past months, farmers have been protesting all over Europe. They're marching and driving tractors through city streets. But sadly, what's happening follows a pattern we see often. A serious protest, born out of real struggles, is being made to seem less important. It's being turned into a fight between farmers and environmentalists, or farmers and the European Union. And some people are using it for their own gain, like trying to win votes or protect their own interests.  Today, we'll talk about why farmers are protesting and with a focus on common grounds and on solving the root problems in our food system. Host & production: Valentina Gritti Guests: Natasha Foote (Freelance agri-food journalist), Jereon Candel (Professor of food and agricultural policy at Wageningen University), Sebastian Mira (Farmer from Slow Food Pays Catalan). Farmers' protest audio's source: the Telegraph video A project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN) Financed by the European Union. The contents of this podcast are the sole responsibility of the author and CINEA is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.

How can cooks be of influence? What are practical tips for students to get their friends to take action? How can we generate change from a rural community? And finally, how can YOU get involved with your local food policy? In today's episode we will learn how take action towards a sustainable food future in many ways. We'll listen to different perspectives and get super practical tips. This podcast is part of a small series dedicated to the Planting the Future challenge, in which we take a deep dive into our food system and its challenges, get inspired to cook up plant-rich meals, learn about agroecology as a solution and get into action! Host & Production: Valentina Gritti Guests: Joris Bijdendijk (Chef at RIJKS® and Wils, Amsterdam), Deeya Bhasin (law student and the Chinese University of Hong Kong), Luisa Véléz (Project manager and Slow Food activist in Ecuador) and Yael Pantzer (SF International). Post-production & music: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes Join our Telegram group: https://t.me/+xSzaZeIyCUM1NjJk  --> Take action and join Slow Food Youth Network !

In today's episode we will learn what agroecology is, how it applies to agriculture, to fishing and regenerative animal farming and we will also get some practical tips on how we can find agroecological products and be part of the change... This podcast is part of a small series dedicated to the Planting the Future challenge (https://plantingthefuture.slowfood.com/)  Host and production: Valentina Gritti Guests: Moreen Ankunda (Slow Food Uganda), Matheus Sborgia (Regenerative Cattle Farmer at Terras Caipora), Didier Gascuel (Researcher and Professor of Marine Ecology at Institut Agro), Richard McCarthy (President of the World Farmers Markets Coalition). Post-production and music: Leonardo Prieto    Dive deeper into the topic of animal farming with this episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1V3RasNm2aky7QCtw8HXYk  Join our Telegram group: https://t.me/+xSzaZeIyCUM1NjJk  A project by Slow Food Youth Network

What's the difference between beans and pulses? Is it bad to eat canned beans? How is Polish independence linked to the beans from the town of Lamim in Brazil?  This episode is part of a small series dedicated to the Planting the Future Challenge, in which we take a deep dive into our food system and its challenges, get inspired to cook up plant-rich meals, learn about agroecology as a solution and get into action! For more information on the challenge and to sign up, visit www.plantingthefuture.slowfood.com Guests: Nicolas Carton (Researcher & Global Bean Project Coordinator), Lucas Monteiro Mourão (Slow Food Brazil Activist) and Amaliah (Educator and Slow Food Activist in Indonesia). Host & Production: Valentina Gritti Post-Production & Music: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes Useful links: - The Global Bean Project: www.globalbean.eu - Information sheet about cooking dry pulses: https://www.globalbean.eu/publications/cooking-pulses-dry-seeds/  - Read more about the Polish Eagle bean: https://www.slowfood.com/blog-and-news/polish-eagle-beans-a-pulse-beating-like-a-warm-heart-across-continents/  - Tempeh in the Ark of Taste: https://www.fondazioneslowfood.com/en/ark-of-taste-slow-food/benguk-tempeh-besengek-2/  Finally, join our Telegram group for feedback, questions and advice: https://t.me/+xSzaZeIyCUM1NjJk 

Is there such a thing as an ideal diet? Is there a place for animal proteins in a climate friendly diet? How can we effectively change the way we eat and make sure this becomes a new habit that persists in time?  This podcast is part of a small series dedicated to the Planting the Future Challenge, in which we take a deep dive into our food system and its challenges, get inspired to cook up plant-rich meals, learn about agroecology as a solution and get into action! For more information on the challenge and to sign up, visit www.plantingthefuture.slowfood.com Guests: Francesco Scaglia (Culinary lead at EAT foundation), Dana Smith (campaign director at Meatless Monday), Becky Ramsing (Senior Program Officer at John Hopkins Center for a Livable Future), Liesbeth Velema (Behaviour change expert at Voedingscentrum). Host and production: Valentina Gritti Post-production & music: Leonardo Prieto For feedback and questions join the podcast Telegram group: https://t.me/slowfoodthepodcast  A project by the Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN)

Last podcast of the year: a great way to catch up with European advocacy highlights of 2023 and what to expect in 2024! Between 6–9 June 2024, millions of Europeans will participate in shaping the future of European democracy on the occasion of the European elections. It is a unique moment when people of 28 European countries collectively decide on the future of the European Union. Why does it matter from the food movement point of view?  Host: Valentina Gritti Guests: Madeleine Coste, Slow Food Advocacy Director               Jannie Vestergaard, Slow Food international councillor for the Nordic Countries   If you want to know more about the Good Food Good Farming campaign, you can read this article. Find out more about Slow Food in the Nordic Countries and their initiatives on the website https://slowfoodnordic.com/     You can follow @SlowFoodEurope on twitter to be updated on European Advocacy... and join our Telegram group to be part of the Podcast community! https://t.me/+xSzaZeIyCUM1NjJk   Financed by the European Union. The contents of this podcast are the sole responsibility of the author and CINEA is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.

COP 28 has just begun. The attention of all those who care about the climate crisis and work to influence governments and institutions to adopt effective mitigation and adaptation measures have their eyes on Dubai. It is the first COP held since the full release of the latest update in March 2023 of the 6th Assessment Report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (the IPCC). This report summarises and synthesises the most up-to-date climate science and provides the best scientific basis to set climate policy. Today I am delighted to host two very special guests to discuss some updates from COP 28 with a special eye on how food systems are driving the climate crises and what solutions are on the table.  Host: Valentina Gritti Guests: Raj Patel is a British Indian academic, journalist, activist and writer. Slow Food President Edward Mukiibi is also with us to dialogue with him. Post-production: Jonathan Remy  Music: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes Link to IPES report "From Plate to Planet": https://www.ipes-food.org/pages/platetoplanet  Follow @SlowFoodEurope on twitter! And join our Telegram group: https://t.me/+xSzaZeIyCUM1NjJk   Financed by the European Union. The contents of this podcast are the sole responsibility of the author and CINEA is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.  

Why is it important to be activists? Why shall we raise our voices before COP28? How can we live in a more climate friendly way? Does it make sense to talk about the climate crises now, while so many horrors are happening around the world?  In this episode I will have a conversation with Elena Lucchiari, the Flash COP campaign manager at Slow Food Youth Network. Elena is a young Italian activist with a background in international development studies. The second guest of today is Shane Holland, Executive Chairman of Slow Food in the UK. Shane is a food writer, a university lecturer, he has a broad knowledge on the COP and he was also actively involved in COP26 in Glasgow. Please stick until the end because in the last part of the podcast we collected a few inputs from our podcast community with practical tips on how to live in a more climate friendly way…  Host & production: Valentina Gritti Guests: Elena Lucchiari, Slow Food Youth Network;               Shane Holland, Slow Food in the UK With contributions from: Giorgio Brizio, Maria Geuze and Samanta Fabbris Music: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes Learn more about the Flash COP campaign with the campaign toolkits: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_1wcg0lXHr1SD7mi9Ajx_UYlEnEX3eQR?usp=drive_link  Email Elena for more information at Elena@sfyn.org A project by the Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN)  

We are going to focus our conversation on Greenwashing: what is it exactly? Who is behind it? How does it work and what can we do to face it?   I am delighted to carry out today's discussion with two experts on the topic of Greenwashing. Hazel Healy is DeSmog's UK Editor. She is also a freelance writer and broadcaster specializing in stories about food justice, climate and migration. Hazel recently published together with Rachel Sherrington the article “A Guide to Six Greenwashing Terms Big Ag Is Bringing to COP28” on DeSmog, independent, investigative website.  The second guest of today is Kavya Chowdhry. Kavya is from India and works as a researcher with ETC, the Action Group on Erosion, Technology and Concentration. ETC Group is a small, international, research and action collective committed to social and environmental justice, human rights and the defense of just and ecological agri-food systems and the web of life. Kavya is co-author of the report "Food Barons 2022. Crisis Profiteering, Digitalization and Shifting Power" together with Hope Shand and Kathy Jo Wetter. Host: Valentina Gritti Guests: Hazel Healy from De Smog and Kavya Chowdhry, ETC. Post-production: Jonathan Remy Music: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes Follow @SlowFoodEurope on twitter! And join our Telegram group: https://t.me/+xSzaZeIyCUM1NjJk   Financed by the European Union. The contents of this podcast are the sole responsibility of the author and CINEA is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. A project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN)

What are indigenous peoples' traditional foods? And why are they so important? What does it mean that they are still being colonized and is it possible to decolonize these foods? what can we do in our daily lives to support indigenous peoples and if we belong to an indigenous people how can we support our community? Today I will have a conversation with Luis Francisco Prieto, Indigenous Peoples and Afrodescendant Focal Point at Slow Food International, with a special focus on the topic of food decolonisation. Host and Production: Valentina Gritti Guest: Luis Francisco Prieto Audio Technical Support & Music: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes Useful links: - Read more about the "Decolonize your food" campaign here: https://www.slowfood.com/our-network/indigenous/decolonize-your-food/  - Find out more about the Slow Food Indigenous Peoples Network here: https://www.slowfood.com/our-network/indigenous/about-us/  - Listen to voices of indigenous youth in our past podcast episodes, in the series "Voices from the roots": https://open.spotify.com/episode/2SH0X4tkVOlFqv1JUY8LCz  - Join SF the Podcast Telegram group: https://t.me/+xSzaZeIyCUM1NjJk  A project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN)

What is a fair coffee? How do we know if our coffee tastes good? What is the best way to preserve coffee and to prepare it? But first of all, which tips can we follow to buy our coffee? Today I will have a conversation with Silvia Rota, one of the coordinators of the Slow Food Coffee Coalition and this episode is dedicated to all of us who not only want to make more conscious choices, but also want to participate in building a sustainable and ethical coffee industry by taking small steps towards a better coffee world.  Host & production: Valentina Gritti Guests: Silvia Rota (SF Coffee Coalition)               Elvia Villani Catalán (SF México, coffee farmer)  Community contribution: Amanuel Samuel, Ethiopia Music: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes Be part of the SF Coffee Coalition and get the guide" Brewing a Better World.The Responsible Coffee-Lover's Toolkit": https://coffeecoalition.slowfood.com/  A project by the Slow Food Youth Network

So many of the foods we eat everyday are sprayed again and again with pesticides before landing on our table. And we all learned over the years, one scandal after another, that this is no good news, either for our health or the environment. But what most people don't know is the tight connection between pesticides and GMOs. As the European Union is about to take some critical decisions on both pesticides and GMOs, we unveil the troubling truth about that very toxic couple, which are tied by many links, with our three guests: Mute Schimpf, policy officer at Friends of the Earth Europe Bosse Dalhgren, Slow Food farmer in Scotland Karina Ocampo, Slow Food activist in Argentina News samples used in the episode were taken from: “Bayer loses third appeals case over glyphosate weedkiller”, Reuters, August 10, 2021 “What you're eating: Consumer Reports investigates GMOs in food”, CBS News, October 7, 2014 “Monsanto ordered to pay $289M to man who claimed weedkiller contributed to cancer”, CBS News, 2018 “In Chile, amateur beekeeper rescues hives from coastal tourist city”, Reuters, December 7, 2022 “Kenya's GMO maize push sowing trouble for food sector, farmers warn”, Reuters, December 17, 2022 Host: Alice Poiron Co-host: Valentina Gritti Post-production: Jonathan Remy Music: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes Follow @SlowFoodEurope on twitter! And join our Telegram group: https://t.me/+xSzaZeIyCUM1NjJk   Financed by the European Union. The contents of this podcast are the sole responsibility of the author and CINEA is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. A project by Slow Food Youth Network

Music and food are both important cultural expressions of different communities, they are part of rituals, they are elements that support the creation of bonds among people and they are more direct ways of communication compared to language for instance. But music and sounds can also trigger a different sensory outcome when we taste food. So what are the connections between food and music from a cultural perspective? And how do soundscape and music influence our taste and flavour perception? Host and production: Valentina Gritti Guests: Simone Campa: director of the Orchestra Terra Madre, sound designer and sound therapist Leonardo Prieto Dorantes: sociologist, composer and multi-instrumentalist Deiniol Pritchard: associate creative director at The Fat Duck Music credits: thanks Simone Campa and the Orchestra Terra Madre for the piece AfroTammurriata and Tarantella Afro, thanks to Leonardo Prieto for our jingle and his group Son de Aquí for the piece “Simona en el Mercado”, a special thanks also to the Colombian musical group  Las Mucharejas for the piece “La Yuca Para el Pastel” (author Laura Marcela Asprilla, Chors: Angie Rengifo, Natali Sánchez, Tambor alegre : Alexis Aristizábal, Llamador: Nicolás Acevedo).  Find the scientific paper on food and wine at this link: https://magentaaudio.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Adrian-North-Br-J-Psychology-103-3-293-301-2012-The-effect-of-background-music-on-the-taste-of-wine.pdf  A project by Slow Food Youth Network  

Get ready to hit the road on an unforgettable journey with Margaux Brochier and Maxime Bonnabry – two adventurous French spirits who traded in their chef and project manager titles at Refettorio Paris to embark on the ultimate Slow travelling adventure! Their mission? With Terre Terres they aim to learn, to explore, and to share the captivating stories of small scale farmers around Europe. And maybe to make a documentary about that as well! But that's not all: stick around till the end, and you'll be treated to some fantastic practical tips on how YOU can infuse a touch of Slowness into your own travels and holidays!  Guests: Margaux Brochier and Maxime Bonnabry @terre_terres Host & production: Valentina Gritti Music: Leonardo Prieto Thanks to the podcast community for all your inputs!  Link to our Telegram group: https://t.me/+xSzaZeIyCUM1NjJk Slow Food, the podcast is a project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN) 

Welcome to a new episode of Slow Food Goes Brussels, where we dissect the political debates linked to the greatest challenges food and agriculture are facing. Cities are at the forefront of one of the most pressing problems of our times — food. According to the United Nations (UN), 54% of the world's population were living in urban areas in 2016 — and that figure is predicted to rise to 66% by 2050. And wherever people live, they must eat to survive and thrive, ideally several times a day. Across Europe, a growing number of cities have long since understood their key role in the future of food and have embarked on a journey towards what we call “sustainable urban food policies”. For this episode, we are taking you on a journey to three of these pioneering cities: Bordeaux (France), Birmingham (England) and Groningen (The Netherlands). You will discover how they're acting, in collaboration with local people and food stakeholders to limit food systems' impact on climate and the environment, improve people's wellbeing, shorten, and strengthen production chains, and guarantee access to good food for all. Speakers: Yael Pantzer, policy officer specialized in urban food policies at Slow Food Kate Smith, volunteer at Slow Food Birmingham Apolline Beyris-Duvigneau, food officer for the municipality of Bordeaux Hilde Lavell and Hiltje van der Wal, food officers for the municipality of Groningen Host: Alice Poiron Co-host: Valentina Gritti Post-production: Jonathan Remy Music: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes Follow @SlowFoodEurope on twitter! Financed by the European Union. The contents of this podcast are the sole responsibility of the author and CINEA is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. A project by Slow Food Youth Network

Ciao! Welcome to “Slow Food, the podcast” where we explore the beauty of good, clean, and fair food systems. From the coffee in your cup to the cacao in your chocolate, we uncover the stories of the people who make our food possible. How do different products end up in your shopping basket and who even decides what's available for you, and at what cost? I'm Valentina Gritti, a Slow Food Youth Network activist, and I'll be your guide on this journey.   We walk side-by-side with farmers, cooks and food workers from around the world who are healing the planet through food. We'll learn from the cultural knowledge of indigenous communities, opening our minds to new ways of thinking about food and the political implications of every meal we eat. But most of all, we'll give you the tools to slow down your life, allowing you to take charge and make choices that are in tune with your health, and the planet.    At Slow Food, we believe that everyone has a story to tell, something to teach. So come with us and discover the power of food, how we can use it to make connections, build communities and restore the natural world. If you have any questions about the food on your plate, reach out to us on socials or write to us at podcast@slowfood.it and we'll get back to you. Let's get on with the show! And if you like what you hear then subscribe and share with your friends!

In an era where urbanisation is sweeping across the globe, bringing with it a wave of challenges, few issues are as pressing and demanding as feeding our ever-expanding urban centres. There is an urgent need for change in our urban food systems, delving into sustainable agriculture, urban farming and community-supported initiatives that are revolutionising how we nourish our cities. Pasang Sherpa and Cecilia Barocio are young pioneers, actively involved in promoting indigenous foods cultures and closing the gap between rural producers and urban consumers in Nepal and Mexico. So let's learn from them: how can we achieve food system regeneration in our cities? This episode was live recorded at the event Terra Madre 2022 by Slow Food International. Host and production: Valentina Gritti Guests: Pasang Sherpa (General Manager for Hotel Bodhiz, in Kathmandu, Nepal) and Cecilia Barocio Hernandez (Co-founder of Consumo Consciente, in Tlaxcala, México). Music: Leonardo Prieto A project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN)

Enough food is produced worldwide to feed 10 billion people, yet hunger is on the rise. While vulnerable populations from the Global North cannot afford healthy and nourishing food, a growing number of people from the Global South must battle every day to simply get access to food. The current food system leaves many behind, putting profit before people. But such injustice is not irreversible: political leaders, from any level, must commit to reshaping our food system and giving it back its true purpose: nourishing everyone.   Why is there food poverty and with what consequences? Who suffers from food poverty? What should the political answer be to help fight against it? You'll learn all about in this episode, where we take you on a journey across the world, from the Global South to the Global North, with our guests: Nicole Pita, project manager at the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES-Food) Alba Gil, policy officer at the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) Samanta Vergati, environmental economist, member of the Slow Food community in Paris, and founder of the NGO “Altrimenti” Host: Alice Poiron Post-production: Jonathan Remy Music: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes Follow @SlowFoodEurope on twitter! Financed by the European Union. The contents of this podcast are the sole responsibility of the author and CINEA is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. A project by Slow Food Youth Network

Tuna is a big predator and consumes a wide variety of other fish, making it a vital component of the sea ecosystems. It's also one of the most expensive fish on the planet. Yet tuna is also an affordable and widely-available source of protein around the world, and herein lies the problem.  Can fishing Tuna ever be sustainable? Which guidelines can we follow to buy the Tuna Fish with the least impact? Is Tuna a healthy food? And most of all, can we still eat Tuna?  Guests: Jack Coulton, communication & events at Slow Food International; Alison Laurie Neilson, Researcher at Interdisciplinary Centre for Social Sciences, CICS.NOVA at the NOVA University of Lisbon; Andrea Devecchi, dietist and researcher at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo, Italy. Host & production: Valentina Gritti Music: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes Useful resources:  Oceana study on Tuna fraud: https://oceana.org/reports/oceana-study-reveals-seafood-fraud-nationwide/  Article by The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/shortcuts/2016/jul/27/is-there-any-tuna-thats-to-eat-tesco  Guide on how to buy Tuna: https://theconversation.com/sustainable-shopping-how-to-buy-tuna-without-biting-a-chunk-out-of-the-oceans-86229 Alison's book "A sea full of life: visions from the Azores" https://nineislands.wordpress.com     A project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN)    

Welcome to the Spring edition of Slow Food, the podcast! Are you feeling the itch to get your hands dirty and start growing some fresh veggies or fragrant flowers? You're not alone! In today's episode, we're diving into the world of gardening. We'll explore how school gardens are transforming communities in Nigeria and the USA, and we'll get our green thumbs in gear with practical tips from the Frenchie Gardener on how to grow your own food, even if you live in a city apartment with only a balcony to spare. Did you also get the basil trauma when after a week or so the basil plant you bought miserably died? No worries: it was not your fault and we'll tell you why! So roll up your sleeves and get ready to dig in! This is an episode you won't want to miss. Host and production: Valentina Gritti Guests: Olajumoke Rachael Okeola (School teacher and gardener in Nigeria); Kat Glenn (Slow Food Houston community leader) & The Frenchie Gardener (author, teacher and Urban Gardening influencer).  Music: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes   Produced by Slow Food Youth Network

His name is Josse Haarhuis, he is 25 years old and since 4 years already he has been managing Buitengewone Varkens, a circular pig farming company in The Netherlands. His objective is to put animal welfare at the centre and make sure that each pig has a goal.   Guest: Josse Haarhuis (Buitengewone Varkens) Host & Production and post-production: Valentina Gritti Music: Leonardo Prieto  This podcast is part of the project ON-FARM, with which we aim to teach local and regional farmers in European countries how to start their own on-farm production process, create added value products, and reach a wider customer audience.  Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

Why is on-farm production and direct selling so important? Get ready to hear directly from farmers across Europe as we share their top tips for developing short chain trade from farm to fork! We'll also explore the obstacles they've faced and the valuable lessons they've learned. Guests: Raffaele Bomparola, Daniel Bravo Rodríguez (Valle y Vega), Hofgut Kapellenhof, Peter Van De Voort (Remeker), Marie-Odile Smet (Au Panier Vert) and Milan Hank (Vraňany Hanč) Host & Production and post-production: Valentina Gritti Music: Leonardo Prieto  This podcast is part of the project ON-FARM, with which we aim to teach local and regional farmers in European countries how to start their own on-farm production process, create added value products, and reach a wider customer audience.  Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

He is a cook, a farmer, a food producer, an entrepreneur and a dreamer. Coming from Colombia, he moved first to Italy and he is now settled in the outskirts of Amsterdam where he runs two companies: De Stadsgroenteboer a community supported agricultural farm and JARA, a food processing company. I am talking about Andres Martinez Jara.  I am Valentina Gritti, global community and project manager of the Slow Food Youth Network and in this episode I will take you to Amsterdam to meet Andres at his farm. We will discuss with him what the benefits of short supply chains are, how you can promote local biodiversity and save food waste by making preserves, but he will also share some useful  entrepreneurial tips on how to start your farm or food enterprise. Guest: Andres Martinez Jara Host & Production: Valentina Gritti Music: Leonardo Prieto  This podcast is part of the project ON-FARM, with which we aim to teach local and regional farmers in European countries how to start their own on-farm production process, create added value products, and reach a wider customer audience.  Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

Get ready for a thrilling episode as we take you to Berlin for the Schnippeldisko, also known as the Disco Soup! Hosted by the Slow Food Youth Network, this event rescues food from going to waste and turns it into delicious soups and meals. Join me as we chat with special guests at the party, and learn how the food collected will be served the next day at the Wir Haben Es Satt demonstration (which took place on January 21st) - a call for a more sustainable agriculture. Together, we'll also discuss the impact of food policies on our local and global food systems, and how European policies affect the Global South.  Host & production: Valentina Gritti Guests: Tyler Short, coordinator of the Youth constituency for La Via Campesina at The Civil Society and Indigenous Peoples' Mechanism for relations with the United Nations Committee on World Food Security. He is also a farmer in Kentucky and board member of Family Farm Defenders; Edward Mukiibi, president of Slow Food International and executive director of Slow Food Uganda; Chengeto Sandra Muzira, young farmer and activist fighting for small farmer rights in Zimbabwe; Adèle Garret, agroecology master's student and activist for the Berlin Slow Food Youth Network. Special thanks to the Slow Food Youth network in Berlin. Save the date: April 29th is World Disco Soup Day! Keep an eye on the @slowfoodyouthnetwork social media to learn how to join.  

Welcome to the first episode of the SFYN podcast in 2023! The Slow Food Youth Network, or as we call it SFYN, is a worldwide network of young activists with different backgrounds who want to contribute to a better local and international food system.  This is a special edition of the SFYN Podcast because it was recorded live during Terra Madre 2022, the biggest Slow Food event and it's the second chapter of a series of three episodes. In this episode Valentina interviewed Bela Gil. Bela is a famous Brazilian influencer. She holds a master's degree in Gastronomic Sciences from the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Italy (UNISG), with an emphasis on the global food system. She also has a background in food and holistic nutrition, Ayurveda Nutrition, Iridology, Macrobiotics, permaculture and Agroecology. She is a chef and the host of a popular TV program in Brazil. This episode was co-hosted with Dan Saladino, producer at BBC Radio4 “The Food Programme” and author of the book "Eating to Extinction".  Can we influence the food system with our individual choices? How can hunger become a manipulative tool for governments? Can food corporations also play a role in sustainable food systems?  And much more to find out! Host, production & post-production: Valentina Gritti Co-host: Dan Saladino Guest: Bela Gil Music: Leonardo Prieto A project by the Slow Food Youth Network

In June 2022 Slow Food elected a young and inspiring woman as Secretary General: Marta Messa. Marta is also director of Slow Food Europe, so we asked her our questions about the political power of food in the world and about the upcoming opportunities to achieve a good, clean, and fair food policy in Europe. How can we save the world through food? Why is food so political? Is Europe on the tracks to transition to sustainable food systems or are we going backwards? But also... what is Marta's favorite winter dish?  Tune in to find out!  Useful links mentioned in the podcast: - Book: "Animal, Vegetable, Junk: A History of Food, From Sustainable to Suicidal" : https://markbittman.com/avj - Book: "Oryx and Crake": https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46756.Oryx_and_Crake - Podcast: "The Daily" by the NYT: https://www.nytimes.com/column/the-daily    Do not hesitate to follow @SlowFoodEurope on Twitter, as well as @MartaMessa. And if you don't yet follow @slowfoodyouthnetwork on Instagram, time to catch up! Host: Alice Poiron Production Guest: Marta Messa Post-production: Valentina Gritti Music: Leonardo Prieto A project by Slow Food Youth Network Financed by the European Union. The contents of this podcast are the sole responsibility of the author and CINEA is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.

1/3 of the food produced worldwide is either wasted or lost, which means it never ends up where it is supposed to : on our plates. Why is this a problem?  Well, it costs countries millions of euros in lost revenue, causes unnecessary stress on the food chain, and harms the environment by contributing to global warming and climate change. Many myths have been circulating about what causes food waste and who produces more of it. You'll learn all about it in this episode, and of course, about what's up in the European Union to help address food waste, because there is no fun without a tad of food policy. Our guests are:  Anne-Luz Pijnenburg, member of the Slow Food Youth Network in Amsterdam; Martin Bowman, food waste campaigner at Feedback; Tom Václavík, coordinator of Slow Food Brno in Czech Republic; Do not hesitate to follow @SlowFoodEurope on Twitter, as well as our guests: @feedbackorg and @SFYN_Amsterdam. And if you don't yet follow SFYN on Instagram, time to catch up!  Host: Alice Poiron Production, editing: Valentina Gritti Music: Leonardo Prieto  A project by Slow Food Youth Network Financed by the European Union. The contents of this podcast are the sole responsibility of the author and CINEA is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.

LIVE RECORDED! This is the first episode of a series of three podcasts recorded live at the Slow Food event Terra Madre 2023. In this episode we discuss on how we can face climate change on a grassroots level and how global institutions are responding to the crises. Guests: Arianna Labasin: young activist from Italy, graduated in Law and Sustainable Development, she did her master's internship at the UNFCCC, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change; Noora Huusari: works with the Snowchange Cooperative in Finland towards the preservation and enhancement of biodiversity, cultural heritage, and regenerative food production, with a focus on small-scale fisheries. Hosts: Valentina Gritti (SFYN) and Dan Saladino (producer at BBC Radio for The Food Programme and author of the book "Eating to Extinction". Production: Valentina Gritti Music composition: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes A project by the Slow Food Youth Network

A podcast episode all dedicated to COP27: you will listen to many different voices of youth from different countries in the global south experiencing climate change in their communities. You will get to know the issues they are facing but also the solutions they are proposing and the requests they have for world leaders joining COP27. Plus, we will have a special focus on green finance and how it can be a tool to empower local communities. !!! SFYN is organising an event at COP27: Harnessing the Voices of Rural Youth: A multi-sensory game show night. It will take place on November 10th at 4 PM Egypt time. Register to join the event online via this link: https://storm-virtual-uk.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Xa3YhrLGSReLPbelSVW9FQ More info on the event can be found here: https://ruralyouthcop27.org/  Podcast host & production: Valentina Gritti Music & post-production: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes Dubbing: Laura Odorisio Guests: Luis Pino Ramirez, Samanta Fabbris, Djedje Jean Martial, Daniel Maches, Murilo Juruna, Gibson Mlorfe, Raúl Mondragón Segura, Olajumoke Rachael Okeola, Elphas Masanga, Lucas Monteiro Mourao, Glorieuse Zania Itongwa, Ajibike Oluwafunmilayo Olawale, Hubert Tchuigoua, Zeinorin Angkang and Mollie Brennan.  A project by the Slow Food Youth Network

Food and health are intimately connected. But while the impact of the overconsumption of ultra-processed food on our body is well known by all of us, other negative phenomena directly linked to the production of food are not. Although they endanger human health, but also that of the planet. During Slow Food's international event on sustainable food systems, Terra Madre, that took place last September in Turin, Alice Poiron interviewed three remarkable speakers to shed light on the complex relationship between food and health, and on which policy solutions exist to reconcile them, in a world where industrial, polluting farming is the norm, not the exception: Nikolai Pushkarev: Senior policy officer at European Public Health Alliance  Corinna Hawkes: Director of the Centre for Food Policy, City, University of London Nina Wolff: Director of Slow Food Germany and board member of Slow Food International Do not hesitate to follow @SlowFoodEurope on Twitter, as well as our guests: @EPHA_EU, @agrifoodhealth, @WolffNina and @CorinnaHawkes. And if you don't yet follow SFYN on Instagram, time to catch up! Host: Alice Poiron Production, editing: Valentina Gritti Music: Leonardo Prieto A project by Slow Food Youth Network Financed by the European Union. The contents of this podcast are the sole responsibility of the author and CINEA is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.

In today's episode we will find out how municipalities can contribute to creating sustainable food environments. I had the chance to interview Thays Thatiane Padilha, previous project planner and international relationships manager at the secretariat for food security at the municipality of Curitiba, Brazil. Thays will tell us more about different inspiring initiatives such as how the municipality has built an urban farm at the city centre of Curitiba, how they create community gardens in empty spaces and what are the solidarity tables and the restaurants of the people.  In the second half of the episode we will have a conversation with Davide Zarri, project officer at the municipality of Bergamo, in Italy.  Davide will explain how different public initiatives have been developed to foster sustainable food environments. We will learn about the biodiversity valley, the project of organic school canteens, the food policy council and much more. So, get ready for an exciting episode where you can hear of public initiatives that can be potentially replicated in your municipality as well!  Guests: Thays Thatiane Padilha, municipality of Curitiba; Davide Zarri, municipality of Bergam; Gabriela Bonilha, SFYN Brazil national coordinator. Host, production & editing: Valentina Gritti. Music: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes. Design: Pop-eye studio. A project by the Slow Food Youth Network

Since the war in Ukraine broke out, the words “food security” and "food crisis" are on everyone's lips. The conflict has had rippling effects on millions of people's lives, with President Putin holding the specter of hunger over their head. Ukraine and Russia being such big producers and exporters of grain, elsewhere concerns are indeed mounting over potential food shortages. Meanwhile, the conflict has sent global food prices skyrocketing, which are hitting the poorest populations the hardest. To cope with this crisis, some in Europe have suggested to lower environmental standards in agriculture in favour of increasing food production. Others like Slow Food, warn that this is a mistake, because environmental protection is key to ensure sustainable food security in the long run. We hear many things about this food crisis, and this is a complex topic to grasp. How does it impact Europe and the world? How can we feed the world without the Ukrainian crops? Do we really need to produce more food while other farming alternatives are just waiting to be scaled up? We take a step back and untangle these complex issues with our guests: Nick Jacobs, director of IPES Food (the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems) Nathalie Bolduc, researcher at IDDRI (Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations) David Peacock, Slow Food farmer in Germany Do not hesitate to follow @SlowFoodEurope on Twitter, as well as our guests: @IPESFood and @IDDRI_English. And if you don't yet follow SFYN on Instagram, time to catch up! Host: Alice Poiron Production Production & editing: Valentina Gritti Music: Leonardo Prieto A project by Slow Food Youth Network   Financed by the European Union. The contents of this podcast are the sole responsibility of the author and CINEA is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.