Food Democracy

Food Democracy

Trajectory
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In recent years, it has become clear that something needs to change in the way we organise our food supply. Our current food system is harming our environment and our health. However, the possibility of change is hampered by the organisation of the system itself. In an interview with MO*, Olivier de Schutter, Special Adviser on the Right to Food at the UN, cites, among other things, that our food system has for too long focused unilaterally on efficiency. Quantities outweighed quality, so small farms merged to meet demand. One result is that a small number of companies today have large networks, with which they control a large part of the food chain. It is increasingly difficult for smaller or local players to stand up to these companies and the system they create. Because of their powerful position, these companies also manage to exert great influence on political decisions.

Activities, Education & Research

Dag van de Wetenschap

Dag van de Wetenschap

Sunday 24 November 2024, 10:00
De Krook, Miriam Makebaplein 1, 9000 Gent
Lunchtalk Rehearsing Utopia

Lunchtalk Rehearsing Utopia

Tuesday 26 March 2024, 12:00
Green Hub (Campus UFO), Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 33
Info- en denkdag: Een food­hub in de Sint-Pie­ter­sab­dij?

Info- en denkdag: Een food­hub in de Sint-Pie­ter­sab­dij?

Tuesday 28 November 2023, 12:30
Sint-Pietersabdij, Sint-Pietersplein 9, Gent
Expo Sociaal-artistiek project rond voedselhulp

Expo Sociaal-artistiek project rond voedselhulp

24/05/2022-28/05/2022
Broei vzw, Nieuwland 69, 9000 Gent
Human Rights @ De Krook: Beyond our own plate. On the food democracy barricade

Human Rights @ De Krook: Beyond our own plate. On the food democracy barricade

Tuesday 21 March 2023, 19:30
Library De Krook, Miriam Makebaplein 1, 9000 Ghent
Masterproefatelier Voedseldemocratie

Masterproefatelier Voedseldemocratie

Academic year 2022-2023
'Stadsacademie' session on citizens, involvement and food policy

'Stadsacademie' session on citizens, involvement and food policy

Monday 8 November 2021, 12:00
Green Hub, Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 31