Why do we need a Sustainable Food Plan?
A food plan is critical in:
- Helping to make food more of a priority in your city;
- Realising the pivotal role, it can play in driving positive social, economic and environmental change;
- Working together with a food partnership, the plan is central to establishing a joined up approach to food related issues.
The plan was developed in 2014 and is now needing to be renewed to ensure that it is relevant and provides a framework to support our vision and carbon net zero goals for Edinburgh.
Edible Edinburgh is supporting action in six key areas:
Health and Wellbeing
Create fair and affordable access to sustainable food; ensure people can use it as part of a healthy and nutritious diet.
Land Use
Grow, produce and distribute food more locally while protecting our natural resources and environment.
Environment
Use our natural resources more efficiently to minimise our ecological footprint and reduce food waste.
Buying Food
Develop a thriving local food economy based on businesses and individuals buying more sustainable food.
Economy
Develop a diverse, independent food sector that offers a variety of skills, training and job opportunities.
Cultural Change
Inspire and support people to connect with food and the cultural traditions of eating, sharing and celebrating.
Resources
Glasgow Food and Climate Declaration is a commitment by subnational governments to tackle the climate emergency through integrated food policies and a call on national governments to act
Nourish Scotland is a charity focusing on food policy and practice.
Scottish Food Coalition – a diverse alliance of civil society organisations working for food justice
Sustainable Food Places is a partnership programme led by the Soil Association, Food Matters and Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming.