Linn Söderpalm – DDRN https://ddrn.dk Danish Development Research Network Tue, 29 Mar 2022 12:38:59 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.5 https://ddrn.dk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/cropped-Logo-ddrn-footer-32x32.png Linn Söderpalm – DDRN https://ddrn.dk 32 32 Podcast: “A Sustainable Holiday Season” Research and Practical Approaches Emphasizing Food https://ddrn.dk/8526/ Sat, 26 Feb 2022 16:01:32 +0000 https://ddrn.dk/?p=8526

In December 2021, DDRN hosted an online seminar that focused on research and civil society initiatives emphasizing food.

The connection between food and the climate has been covered in both research and civil society practices that are opposing over-consumption and food waste.

 

One of the activists who is determined to be part of the change is Irene Valentina Di Lauro. Irene is a founder of the Danish NGO FællesSkabet Copenhagen – a fridge found in the city where anyone can get free food. Irene holds a master’s degree in Integrated Food Studies and has been active in various projects that fight food waste and unites civil society. Irene discussed FællesSkabet as well as different takes on climate change and food consumption in the workshop.

 

 


Another engaged expert who spoke at the event is Armando Perez-Cueto, Associate Professor of Food Technology and Meal Consumer Research at the University of Copenhagen. Armando is conducting research on topics such as consumers, food related behaviours, plant-based consumption, and how to ease healthier, sustainable, and ethical food choices. During the workshop, Armando challenged hegemonic beliefs and raised awareness on the link between food and the climate emergency.

Both Irene and Armando are part of a critique directed towards our current ways, they are activists working in both the spheres of academia and civil society.

 

If you like to learn more about sustainability, food, and civil society, listen to the podcast based on the online seminar!

This podcast was produced by Linn Söderpalm, for the Danish Development Research Network in February 2022. It was recorded on 14 December 2021 and has been edited for clarity.

]]> Live webinar: “A Sustainable Holiday Season” Research and Practical Approaches Focusing on Food https://ddrn.dk/6702/ Fri, 03 Dec 2021 13:14:00 +0000 https://ddrn.dk/?p=6702

When: Tuesday the 14th of December at 14.00 to 15.40

Where: Zoom, you will receive a link to the event after signing up

The workshop is free of charge!  Sign up! Send an e-mail with your name to info@ddrn.dk

Danish Development Research Network (DDRN.dk) invites you to a seminar with the aim to inspire students and young people at large to actively contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle.

In an online workshop, you will get a chance to hear about the latest research on sustainable food choices and about core aspects in the current state of our consumption. We will together with academics and a local NGO, learn about ways we may change our lifestyles to become more sustainable members of society. By hearing from people with both practical and academic experience we hope that you will be motivated to conduct your own study or develop a framework for how you can act and be a part of our shared sustainable future!

We are lucky to host Armando Perez-Cueto, Associate Professor at the Department of Food Science, University of Copenhagen. He is conducting research on topics such as consumers, food related behaviours, plant-based consumption, and how to ease healthier, sustainable, and ethical food choices. We also look forward to learning from Irene Valentina Di Lauro who will talk about her experience and her work at the Danish NGO FællesSkabet Free Fridge. Irene holds a master’s degree in Integrated Food Studies. She has started various projects to fight food waste and to bring civil society together.

The webinar will focus on the link between research and civil society engagement, and we invite you to take part in a constructive discussion starting from your own experiences! We also invite you to consider how you may celebrate this and future holiday seasons in a more sustainable fashion.

“A Sustainable Holiday Season”

Research and Practical Approaches Focusing on Food

Webinar on the 14th of December 

14.00 – 14.05Welcome by DDRN and introducing the guests
14.05 –14.30

Academic Take on Food and Sustainability  

Armando Perez-Cueto, Associate Professor, Department of Food Science, University of Copenhagen

Professor Perez-Cueto will introduce his research, latest findings, and publication. Under the broader theme of “Sustainable Holidays,” we will hear about various aspects of food and meat consumption in relation to sustainability. 

14.30 – 14.45Q&A and Short break
14.45 – 15.15Practical Initiatives & The Link to Research
Irene Valentina Di Lauro and the NGO Fællesskabet Free FridgeIrene will discuss her research and talk about her initiative FællesSkabet Open Fridge in Copenhagen. The presentation will hence cover the connection between the academic sphere and practical initiatives.
15.15-15.35

Time for discussion and Q&A

How may we celebrate holidays more sustainable based on what we have learned?

If the audience has practical experience, we invite them to discuss with the guests and fellow individuals attending. We may also brainstorm on ideas/questions based on what we have learned.

15.35-15.40Sum up and conclusion by DDRN and guests

 

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