Resilient Cities - Planning Resilient Agriculture and Food Systems

Date: 

Thu, 07/24/2014 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Audience: 

  • Public
2014 Summer Series 
- Thursday July 24-
Global Classroom: Building Resilient Cities - 
Agriculture and Food Systems
 Resilient Cities: 
 
Building Resilient Agriculture and Food Systems
 

We invite you to join us for a summer evening series presented by the World Resources SimCenter in partnership with the World Affairs Council, United Nations Association, The Equinox Center and the SDSU Geography Department. 

 

  

Week 7 7/24 

Planning Resilient Agriculture and Food Systems (Cami)

 

Today, food security especially in urban cities is a critical issue. Climate change has caused floods, droughts, pest pressure, and other challenges that affect our food and agricultural systems. So how do we achieve sustainable agriculture that provides sufficient food supply with droughts, food price spikes, and water shortage in San Diego? The answer lies in diversity within our agricultural ecosystem. Come and learn how resilience in our food system relies on strategies like diversifying food systems to boost yields year round. 

 

We invite you to bring your expertise and add your content during the Q & A . . . We learn better, together.

 

   

With Subject Matter Expert 

 

Scott Murray

President

Slow Food San Diego

 

Slow Food San Diego (SFSD) supports community efforts towards a greater understanding and availability of quality, sustainable and local food. SFSD partners with the area’s artisanal food producers, regional growers, chefs, and like-minded individuals and community organizations to promote the culture of good, clean and fair food. SFSD is committed to preserving food traditions and reviving the table as a center of family and community.  

What in the world is going on?
How do we solve the big global challenges facing our world?

Resiliency is about cities adapting to the change that is occurring in our climate and preparing against future catastrophic events. 
  • How do we prepare for more flooding and increasing drought and wildfires?
  • How do we prepare for sea level rise and spreading infectious disease?
  • Will we see climate refugees and food shortages?
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When
Every Thursday at 6:00 pm
June 12th -  August 28th. 
Where
World Resources SimCenter
1088 3rd Avenue San Diego CA 92101
Phone: (619) 234-1088

What
Another piece of the puzzle. How we build a city of the future that addresses our climate challenges. 
 
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