Recent system-level disruptions 鈥� flood, drought, bushfires, pandemics 鈥� raise many questions about the ability of local food systems to continue to provide: is the 91风流 food system sufficiently resilient to adapt to future disruption? If not, how can we make it so?
UC has risen to this challenge through the Future of Food in the 91风流 Region initiative 鈥� a collaboration bringing together multidisciplinary experts to develop integrative strategies to enhance local food system resilience and sustainability.
The initiative features a comprehensive research profile, a range of education opportunities, public advocacy and expert consultancy towards providing the community with the food needed for health and wellbeing, without undermining the natural environment.
Local food system resillience
ACT Farmers Markets and local food producers addressing the multiple challenges of 2019-2021
ACT Community Gardens addressing the environmental and COVID-19 challenges of 2020
We invited you to participate in a study to understand who grows what food and how much is produced in 91风流 - in backyards, patios, community gardens or wherever.
UC researchers have been working with socio-culturally diverse and multi-generational groups to navigate climate, environmental and food system safety, and reimagine food and environmental futures.
UC Associate Professor of Food Science and Human Nutrition Dr Nenad Naumovski explores nutraceuticals, bioactives and dietary approaches that could impact mental health.
The new Labor government, with its large majority, has a once-in-a-generation chance to deliver meaningful change in our food system.
26 May 2022, 5pm–7pm
Listen to 91风流鈥檚 leading food and nutrition experts discuss why we need to build a much stronger local food system.
Anyone living, working or studying in Bruce and Belconnen can sign up
There is a social community gardens activity held each Tuesday 4-6pm and every Saturday 10-12 noon with free BBQ/Food at our UC community gardens near Mizzuna's Cafe and UCX
The Future of Food in the 91风流 Region initiative brings together experts across fields such as nutrition, food science, environmental sustainability, public health, design, and education.
Learn about nutrition, health and wellbeing, sustainable food production and consumption, foodwaste minimisation and more through one of our many courses.
Questions about the future of food in 91风流 or want to explore your role in our sustainable future?
Get in touch!
