Ever feel lost or overwhelmed in our rapidly changing world? Then tune in to this series of informal conversations with Rethinkers - individuals challenging and redefining the way we think, live and act in the face of the global Climate Crisis. Rethinkers are activists, artists, engineers, farmers, scientists, policymakers, philosophers and much more, for change can, and must, come from all corners. Let yourself be inspired to imagine new, creative and hopeful possibilities of being human in a warming world.
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Ever feel lost or overwhelmed in our rapidly changing world? Then tune in to this series of informal conversations with Rethinkers - individuals challenging and redefining the way we think, live and act in the face of the global Climate Crisis. Rethinkers are activists, artists, engineers, farmers, scientists, policymakers, philosophers and much more, for change can, and must, come from all corners. Let yourself be inspired to imagine new, creative and hopeful possibilities of being human in a warming world.
www.rethinkerspodcast.ch
In this episode, Sophia and I talk about her approach to veganism, meat alternatives and why dietary schemes aren’t the one silver bullet for fixing our food systems. We also discuss social justice and our relationship to food. Finally, Sophia gives us some ideas of what truly sustainable food systems could look like. Sophia McRae is a food advocate, vegan, and sustainable food systems researcher in Freiburg, Germany. A German-American, her food activism began in the urban agriculture movement of her hometown, Rochester, New York, where she worked with urban farms and food pantries to improve access to fresh food and green spaces in the city. She is currently completing a Master’s degree in Environmental Governance at the University of Freiburg and is working on a project for sustainable food system governance in the Upperrhine region, focusing especially on the role of small, intermediary food processors and distributors in supporting vibrant regional food economies. She is passionate about food and food justice, and loves experimenting with new food recipes and food practices in her kitchen.
00:01:40 Sophia’s personal story00:09:17 Of being vegan00:16:14 Other approaches to eating more sustainably00:21:06 The middle ground between individual consumerism and blaming the system00:25:15 Greenwashing, food labels and food certificates00:31:35 Meat substitutes: plant-based meats00:34:10 Meat substitutes: cultured meats00:42:43 Changing consumer preferences00:45:13 Social justice and food systems00:52:40 Intersectional activism00:55:00 Avocados and Mexican Cartels00:57:33 Rethinking our food systems01:07:19 Fostering a personal relationship to food01:13:27 The value of community engagement01:10:00 Advice for adopting more sustainable eating habits01:24:33 How we can all engage meaningfully with food01:26:27 Closing questions
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Ever feel lost or overwhelmed in our rapidly changing world? Then tune in to this series of informal conversations with Rethinkers - individuals challenging and redefining the way we think, live and act in the face of the global Climate Crisis. Rethinkers are activists, artists, engineers, farmers, scientists, policymakers, philosophers and much more, for change can, and must, come from all corners. Let yourself be inspired to imagine new, creative and hopeful possibilities of being human in a warming world.
www.rethinkerspodcast.ch
