Food production, consumption and preparation is highly gendered, so taking an intersectional feminist approach is crucial for working towards a just food and climate transition. The Food Policy Paper, published later in 2023, is part of a Feminist Green New Deal policy paper series and final report which outline key policy recommendations needed to create…
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BRINGING WOMEN’S VOICES TO THE CLIMATE TABLE The Climate Sisters ‘Local Women of the World at the Climate Table’ project, funded by Propel, aims to make systemic change by amplifying marginalised women’s voices in climate justice debates and in the transition to a low-carbon economy. Here we hear from Climate Sisters participants who have taken…
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Find out about The Climate Sisters London project, funded by propel, which aims to make systemic change by amplifying marginalised women’s voices in climate justice debates and in the transition to a low-carbon economy.
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REUSABLE NAPPY WEEK Reusable Nappy Week, taking place from 24th – 30th April 2023, aims to raise awareness about the benefits of reusable nappies. The week will include events, special offers and fun educational activities which will be held across London and online. The week of action will advocate the positive impact reusable nappies can…
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SPRING GATHERING – MARCH 2023 Our Spring Gathering of the Tower Hamlets Food Growers took place at Bromley By Bow Community Centre on March 16th. The theme of the gathering was “gardening for wellbeing”. As well as lots of interesting stalls and amazing workshops throughout the day, we also launched our Soil Sisters Toolkit! Soil…
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Soil Sisters Toolkit – tips on creating therapeutic gardens and therapeutic activities in women’s refuges – inspiration and resources for support workers, growers to refuge residents themselves.
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We’re sharing our plant based recipes from our recent cooking workshop – winter tacos, chickpea curry, kebab and pumpkin cake – enjoy!
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Shaheda Aziz, Wen speaks with Dr Vandana Shiva, world renowned environmental thinker, activist and feminist about what climate justice would look like in our food system.
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As part of the Just Food and Climate Transition (Just FACT) programme, we’re really excited to be launching a new grant scheme for Tower Hamlets in March 2023.
Events
EVENT PROGRAMME – WHY IS GENDER, RACIAL AND SOCIAL EQUITY KEY TO ADDRESSING THE CLIMATE CRISIS?
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Event programme – What would a feminist approach to food justice look like? – 11th July 2023