Responsible Production and Climate Change Mitigation

Dear students,

your work will be based on this webquest and you will discover how the ways we produce and consume food impact the planet and our health.

You'll explore the crucial role food systems play in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 12 (SDG 12), which aims to promote responsible consumption and production.

This activity will help you understand the importance of integrating sustainable practices to reduce environmental impact, conserve resources and support healthier lifestyles.

Background information: Food Systems and Sustainable Goal 12 (SDG12)

Food systems are at the heart of Sustainable Development Goal 12 (SDG 12), which aims to advance sustainable consumption and production patterns. This goal emphasizes the importance of transforming how we produce and consume food to reduce environmental impact, conserve resources and promote health. By integrating sustainable practices into food systems, we address critical issues such as efficient resource use, waste reduction and climate resilience, all while supporting healthier diets and ensuring equitable food access.

Check out the presentation on genial.ly titled "Responsible Food Production and Consumption: Tackling Climate Change and Reducing Health Risks" and then take the quiz that follows:

https://view.genially.com/66a4e8be8efafd196bcf4ccb/presentation-tackling-climate-change-and-reducing-health-risks

Useful links:

The Fresh Produce Challenge: Addressing Issues Across the Food Supply Chain

You will be divided in five transnational groups to work on the following scenario:

''You are part of a supply chain tasked with delivering fresh produce from a farm to consumers. Each group represents a critical part of this supply chain. Unfortunately, unexpected issues arise at each stage, leading to increased food waste. Your goal is to identify these issues and develop innovative solutions to minimize waste.''

Group 1: Farmers,

Group 2: Transporters,

Group 3: Processors,

Group 4: Retailers,

Group 5: Consumers. Sign up to the following Google Doc for the role you prefer to play in this scenario.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/189wRNTcZE4zZmUU0nrUC3FofCy5r3VrBjKaR8dYIE_Y/edit?usp=sharing

Propose your innovative solutions:

Based on the role assigned to your group, you will identify problems and propose innovative solutions through to reduce food waste according to the scenario assigned to your group, and comment in the following Padlet. At the end agree on a common answer.

https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/the-fresh-produce-challenge-gha6clsbmphujasn

Reflection:

Before exiting, comment on the forum on the following: ''What actions or changes might you personally take to contribute to more sustainable food practices in your own life?''