Bringing food system transformation to the heart of the international climate agenda

The launch of the Food4Climate pavilion at COP27 last year, along with other food system Pavilions, was groundbreaking because it signified recognition at UN-level of the relationship between climate change and food production. 

At COP28, ProVeg International, a food awareness organisation, will build on the success of COP27, by further emphasising the need to make the shift towards plant-rich diets, adopt sustainable and resilient agricultural practices, and reduce food loss and waste.

What is the pavilion?

The Food4Climate pavilion is a space within the Blue Zone that will be open from to 12 December 2023. Partnering organisations will host events to bring food system transformation and sustainable diets to the heart of COP28, mainstreaming a transition toward diverse and resilient food production and consumption systems.

Who are the organisations behind the Food4Climate pavilion?

20 partner organisations will join ProVeg at its Pavilion, including: World Animal Protection, A Well-Fed World, Humane Society International, the Jeremy Coller Foundation, Mercy for Animals, Compassion in World Farming, FOUR PAWS, the Plant Based Foods Institute, the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, the Changing Markets Foundation, the Plant-Based Foods Institute, Topsector Horticulture & Starting Materials, Terrascope, Food Tank, the MENA Youth Network, Young Professionals for Agricultural Development (YPARD), International Association of Students in Agricultural and Related Sciences (IAAS), YOUNGO Food and Agriculture, the ProVeg Youth Board, Upfield and Impossible Foods.

What are the main objectives of the Food4Climate pavilion?

Bringing food system transformation and sustainable diets to the heart of COP28

Mainstreaming a transition toward diverse and resilient food production and consumption systems as a key climate mitigation and adaptation solution

Bringing diverse stakeholders together to discuss challenges and solutions

What does their 10 day programme cover?

Their programme is divided into four chapters: 

Setting the stage and taking stock

Friday 1 December: (Re)thinking food systems

Saturday 2 December: Transforming consumption

Sunday 3 December: Building on past work

Monday 4 December: Connecting the dots

Showcasing innovation and solutions for planet and human health

Tuesday 5 December: Promoting innovation

Wednesday 6 December: Empowering change

Giving a voice to the unheard

Friday 8 December: Cultivating a green generation

Saturday 9 December: Leaving no one behind

Expanding our work for better action

Sunday 10 December: Growing the movement

Monday 11 December: Extending our scope of actions

Thursday 7 December is the official day of rest.

What kind of events are being held? 

We’ve organised all types of events, from panel discussions to debates, from film screenings to receptions, from mini-conferences to award announcements. You won’t be disappointed, so come by and stay for a bit! 

Can I take part digitally or in-person? 

If you have access to COP28 and the Blue Zone, you can attend our events in-person at the Food4Climate Pavilion.

If you’re not attending COP28, but are still interested in our events, you can watch them live streamed. Registration details can be found under each day page.

Or follow their Youtube Channel.

What will happen after the Pavilion and COP28?

As we pursue their work after COP28, the Food4Climate Pavilion will strengthen and expand the network of stakeholders interested in food systems change to all kinds of stakeholders (national delegates, UN agencies, private sector, civil society, youth and more) and help build common strategies for 2024 and beyond.

They will continue collaborating on projects outside of the conference as climate work doesn’t stop after COP.

https://food4climatepavilion.com

Refresh Your Taste Buds This Dry January With Thatchers Zero

Keen to try a refreshing alternative this Dry January?

Let Thatchers Zero Cider, the UK's #1 alcohol-free apple cider,  refresh your taste buds.

An alcohol-free cider with body, smoothness and character, Thatchers Zero has a crisp, medium dry character and a fruity aroma. This Somerset cider retains the taste and character of a true cider but without the alcohol.

It's the first choice for those who don't want to compromise on taste and enjoyment when opting for alcohol-free.

Crafted using a selection of their favourite bittersweet apple varieties at their mill in the heart of Somerset, they make sure their alcohol-free Zero quenches the thirst for drinkers who want a premium experience, delivering on taste and enjoyment.

Thatchers has been crafting ciders since 1904. Four generations later, they're still independently owned and family operated, with a passion for making the best quality ciders sustainably, always putting their heart and soul into their ciders.

Low and no drinks are now part of regular drinking occasions, and as the UK's #1 alcohol-free apple cider, Thatchers Zero can quench the thirst all year round for those looking for a premium low or no cider.

At Thatchers they've worked very hard to create a 0% cider that delivers on taste. And the result? Thatchers Zero is creating huge interest from drinkers who recognise Zero can provide the social enjoyment but without the alcohol.

Like all other ciders in their range, Thatchers Zero is gluten free and is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

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Munch Lunch & Dinner, Your New Kitchen Essential

Munch Lunch & Dinner will help you gain more confidence in the kitchen. It’s a new cook book that's packed with easy-to-follow, delicious meals. 

Discover how you can turn low-cost and easy to find ingredients into delicious and nutritious dishes.

We live in a world full of celebrity chefs, social media and aspirational cooking and it's all too easy to be overwhelmed by all the conflicting information that bombards us from all sides. 

One minute we're told to cook seasonably and shop locally and the next we're advised to hunt down unusual, exotic ingredients that probably go past their use by date before we ever need to use them again. 

But Munch Lunch & Dinner cuts through all this noise. Every single recipe uses ingredients that can be found in your store cupboard or a local supermarket. You won’t need any specialist equipment either, most of the recipes use only one saucepan. There are clear guides on how to shop and chop meat, fish and vegetables and how to substitute expensive ingredients without sacrificing taste. 

Munch CIC is passionate about fighting health inequalities, empowering communities, and helping individuals make healthy changes and learn about sustainable nutrition. The book was born out of Munch Community Cooking workshops and courses which they run to help people develop the skills and confidence they need to cook from scratch. 

Munch Lunch and Dinner was designed as a take home tool for the low income and disadvantaged groups they regularly work with. However, they realised many more people would benefit from their back-to-basics approach to home cooking and meal planning.

This cookbook is more than just recipes. It guides you through stocking your cupboards with versatile ingredients and batch cooking meals for future use. There are also tips for reducing waste and making your food go further by utilising leftovers. Throughout the book there is nutritional information and advice about eating sustainably including great ways to introduce more plants into your diet.

Mary Louise Needham-Carlton, is a Director of Munch CIC and author of Munch Lunch & Dinner. On releasing her first cookbook she said: “It’s really exciting to potentially be able help more people access good healthy food and learn about sustainable nutrition. Cooking doesn’t have to be complicated! We hope this book will be a useful guide for new cooks as well as a go-to for experienced cooks, for new ideas for quick mid-week meals. Plus, all profits help individuals and children at are Cooking Clubs learn valuable life skills, which is what we love more than anything here at Munch!”

The book is available to buy from the Munch website, munchcic.co.uk and online via Amazon. Priced at £21.99 hardback and £14.99 paperback. What’s more, the profit from every two books sold buys one space for someone to attend the Munch community cooking groups. These groups help children and individuals build a healthier relationship with food. Production of the book was supported by Winchester City Council.