„Dining on Despair” – The premiere of the reportage in Mikolow, together with a panel discussion and the promotion of plant-based cuisine, will take place on 29 May at 5.30 p.m.

„Dining on Despair” is an overview of the costs that the food production system and animal agriculture generate today. Costs to public health, such as diseases of civilisation, food poverty, antibiotic resistance, environmental costs, loss of biodiversity, climate costs. Unhealthy, unethical food is a global problem that underpins climate, environmental, social, health catastrophe.
The film premiere will be followed by a discussion with invited guests: decision-makers from the worlds of politics and local government, activism and science, moderated by the ambassadors of green change on a plate, namely Mikolow Plants Yeah, and a tasting of vegan cuisine – refreshments will be prepared by Komu Hummus?

We will be discussing climate-friendly solutions at the local level and food system transformation with invited guests. The starting point for our joint deliberations will be the concept of a blue-green city and the effects of the Mikołów for Climate project, with particular emphasis on the Blue-Green Schools module. We will look for answers to questions such as: what can we (do) – collectively as well as individually – to stop the accelerating climate crisis? Will what’s on our plate be crucial to achieving a sustainable future? What role does education play in shaping the attitudes of younger generations towards climate and food?

The film 'Dining on Despair’ was made with the support of Vegan Grants. The matron of honour is Dr Sylwia Spurek, Member of the European Parliament (Greens/EFA). Patronage and cooperation: Krytyka Polityczna. Film with translation into Polish Sign Language.

The event is co-organised by the Green REV Institute, as part of the Future food 4 Climate coalition, and is one of a series of EVS Talks 2024.

Partners: Mikolow – garden of life, Mikolow for Climate, Krawczyk 21 Association

Date: 29.05.2024 (Wednesday), 17:30-19:30

Admission: free tickets available at the library

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