By Jasleen Sohal The Scarborough Food Network (SFN) is a collaborative network of community organizations, non-profits, small businesses, educational institutions and community residents that have a collective goal to increase food security in Scarborough. This extensive network prioritizes food access, justice, and literacy and sustainability as part of a multidimensional approach to improve food security,… Read More
The Durham Food System Report Card aims to create an accessible overview of the Durham Region food system by bringing together relevant indicators and data from across a spectrum of food-related activities in the region. This supports the advancement of the regionally endorsed Durham Food Charter, a citizen-defined vision for a just and sustainable local… Read More
Paddy Field at the Thanal Agroecology Centre, Kerala, India (Photo Credit: Dr. Jayeeta Sharma) Thanal, a grassroots organization established in Kerala, India, began as a small group of individuals dedicated to raising environmental awareness. Thanal has launched numerous programmes throughout the course of a long history, including the Save Our Rice Campaign, the Climate… Read More
The European Commission pats itself on the back by stating that: “Through its Farm to Fork Strategy, it has been delivering on the vision of making the EU food system fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly”, but has it? Considering the number of key files that have not been delivered, including the sustainable food systems law, the… Read More
By Jasleen Sohal When it comes to food, there’s nothing quite like the taste and quality of farm-fresh, locally produced eggs. In Toronto’s Coxwell and Gerrard area, a special initiative called Equinox Eggs has been bringing together small-scale farmers and community members for the past seven years. Led by a dedicated team of volunteers, this… Read More
This is the fifth edition of the Asia and the Pacific Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition annual report. This publication is led by FAO’s Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP) and jointly contributed to by United Nations’ partner agencies (UNICEF, WFP, WHO), on the region’s progress (or lack thereof) to achieve… Read More
By Amber McNeil Understanding Racial Capitalism Since its inception, capitalism has persisted due to the racial inequality in which it was built. The hierarchies present in feudal societies were reinforced at the onset of capitalism (Robinson, 2000) and further exacerbated by colonialism and the slave trade (Rodney, 2011). Racial capitalism refers to these inherent linkages… Read More
By Jasleen Sohal, Research Assistant The Kaipad ecosystem, located in the northern region of Kerala, India, encompasses a vast expanse of approximately 4,100 hectares across the Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasargod districts, with the majority of its area falling within Kannur. Characterized by its saline-prone nature, Kaipad serves as a naturally organic rice production tract. What… Read More
By Amber McNeil, Junior Researcher In Canada, it is common for children to bring packed lunch to school each day. Yet, this is not the case in much of the world. Globally, over 388 million children in 161 countries receive a meal throughout the school day, but Canada remains the only G7 country without a… Read More
By Jasleen Sohal, Research Assistant The Deeply Rooted Farmers’ Market is a Black and Indigenous market that takes place every Sunday from May 28 to October 15 at Dieppe Park in East York. What sets this market apart is its commitment to diversity and equality in an industry that has historically favored white-centric perspectives. Leading… Read More