Faculty of Environment, University of Leeds
@envleeds.bsky.social
World-leading education and research from the Schools of Earth & Environment, Food Science & Nutrition, Geography, and the Institute for Transport Studies.
Pursuing a cleaner, greener world. 🌍🌊🔬🥬🚆
environment.leeds.ac.uk #AcademicSky #geosky #EnvSci
Pursuing a cleaner, greener world. 🌍🌊🔬🥬🚆
environment.leeds.ac.uk #AcademicSky #geosky #EnvSci
What sustainability challenges do we still need to address with solution-focused research?
The SRI@21 research agenda explores some of the complex theoretical topics – like sufficiency, provisioning systems, and economies – that still require sustainable solutions.
It launches 19 November 2025.
The SRI@21 research agenda explores some of the complex theoretical topics – like sufficiency, provisioning systems, and economies – that still require sustainable solutions.
It launches 19 November 2025.
November 6, 2025 at 1:46 PM
What sustainability challenges do we still need to address with solution-focused research?
The SRI@21 research agenda explores some of the complex theoretical topics – like sufficiency, provisioning systems, and economies – that still require sustainable solutions.
It launches 19 November 2025.
The SRI@21 research agenda explores some of the complex theoretical topics – like sufficiency, provisioning systems, and economies – that still require sustainable solutions.
It launches 19 November 2025.
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Last week @peatbloke.bsky.social, @duncanquincey.bsky.social, colleagues from Uppsala University and I re-visited Hammarmossen, this time as part of our NERC-funded Antheia project. We deployed a number of sensors and conducted UAV surveys. Looking forward to returning! @envleeds.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Last week @peatbloke.bsky.social, @duncanquincey.bsky.social, colleagues from Uppsala University and I re-visited Hammarmossen, this time as part of our NERC-funded Antheia project. We deployed a number of sensors and conducted UAV surveys. Looking forward to returning! @envleeds.bsky.social
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Pleased to have contributed a small part to this work and to continue the important conversation about plant science education. @envleeds.bsky.social
Very excited to announce that our collaborative manifesto for 🌱 #PlantScience #Education has now been published! Educators from >10 countries and 30 institutions have contributed to it and we are incredibly proud of the final output. Here is a short thread 🧵1/4 doi.org/10.1002/ppp3...
A manifesto for plant science education
Plants provide oxygen, food, shelter, medicines and environmental services, without which human society could not exist. Tackling pressing and global challenges requires well-trained plant scientists....
doi.org
October 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Pleased to have contributed a small part to this work and to continue the important conversation about plant science education. @envleeds.bsky.social
How do we make progress towards a sustainable future? 🛤️
The SRI@21 research agenda explores questions that still need addressing, such as:
❓ How do we envision sustainable futures?
❓ Who makes decisions about sustainability?
❓ How should we measure our goals?
SRI@21 launches 19 November 2025.
The SRI@21 research agenda explores questions that still need addressing, such as:
❓ How do we envision sustainable futures?
❓ Who makes decisions about sustainability?
❓ How should we measure our goals?
SRI@21 launches 19 November 2025.
October 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
How do we make progress towards a sustainable future? 🛤️
The SRI@21 research agenda explores questions that still need addressing, such as:
❓ How do we envision sustainable futures?
❓ Who makes decisions about sustainability?
❓ How should we measure our goals?
SRI@21 launches 19 November 2025.
The SRI@21 research agenda explores questions that still need addressing, such as:
❓ How do we envision sustainable futures?
❓ Who makes decisions about sustainability?
❓ How should we measure our goals?
SRI@21 launches 19 November 2025.
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Our quarterly newsletter is now available.
This edition provides an update on:
🚜 University Research Farm activity
👩💻 Upcoming webinar schedule until January 2026
🍊 FoodWise Leeds recent campaigns
📚 FoSTA-Health Project blog series
& much more!
Link below 👇
This edition provides an update on:
🚜 University Research Farm activity
👩💻 Upcoming webinar schedule until January 2026
🍊 FoodWise Leeds recent campaigns
📚 FoSTA-Health Project blog series
& much more!
Link below 👇
Global Food and Environment Institute
W: www.leeds.ac.uk/globalfood | E: globalfood@leeds.ac.uk
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October 29, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Our quarterly newsletter is now available.
This edition provides an update on:
🚜 University Research Farm activity
👩💻 Upcoming webinar schedule until January 2026
🍊 FoodWise Leeds recent campaigns
📚 FoSTA-Health Project blog series
& much more!
Link below 👇
This edition provides an update on:
🚜 University Research Farm activity
👩💻 Upcoming webinar schedule until January 2026
🍊 FoodWise Leeds recent campaigns
📚 FoSTA-Health Project blog series
& much more!
Link below 👇
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Join us 19 Nov to hear Dr Gülbanu Kaptan deliver a webinar titled, 'Reducing Household Food Waste: Behavioural Insights for Climate Action'.
Includes a live Q&A session with the speaker!
More info 👇
#FoodWaste #ClimateAction #Sustainability
Includes a live Q&A session with the speaker!
More info 👇
#FoodWaste #ClimateAction #Sustainability
October 28, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Join us 19 Nov to hear Dr Gülbanu Kaptan deliver a webinar titled, 'Reducing Household Food Waste: Behavioural Insights for Climate Action'.
Includes a live Q&A session with the speaker!
More info 👇
#FoodWaste #ClimateAction #Sustainability
Includes a live Q&A session with the speaker!
More info 👇
#FoodWaste #ClimateAction #Sustainability
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EarthScale has launched its first cohort of 16 #ClimateTech ventures and the University of Leeds is proud to be part of the network supporting them through the Priestley Centre.
Applications for Cohort 2 open in Spring 2026!
climate.leeds.ac.uk/news/16-clim...
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Applications for Cohort 2 open in Spring 2026!
climate.leeds.ac.uk/news/16-clim...
@imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social
16 climate tech ventures join EarthScale’s first cohort - Priestley Centre for Climate Futures
EarthScale, a pioneering UK-wide programme, has officially launched with its first cohort: 16 ambitious climate tech ventures tackling some of the most urgent challenges of our time.
climate.leeds.ac.uk
October 28, 2025 at 12:34 PM
EarthScale has launched its first cohort of 16 #ClimateTech ventures and the University of Leeds is proud to be part of the network supporting them through the Priestley Centre.
Applications for Cohort 2 open in Spring 2026!
climate.leeds.ac.uk/news/16-clim...
@imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social
Applications for Cohort 2 open in Spring 2026!
climate.leeds.ac.uk/news/16-clim...
@imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social
This year, the Sustainability Research Institute (SRI) celebrates 21 years of interdisciplinary research. 🌍
On 19 November, SRI will launch its ambitious research agenda, laying out its next steps towards a just, sustainable future.
SRI’s journey so far: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/sustainabili...
On 19 November, SRI will launch its ambitious research agenda, laying out its next steps towards a just, sustainable future.
SRI’s journey so far: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/sustainabili...
October 23, 2025 at 12:15 PM
This year, the Sustainability Research Institute (SRI) celebrates 21 years of interdisciplinary research. 🌍
On 19 November, SRI will launch its ambitious research agenda, laying out its next steps towards a just, sustainable future.
SRI’s journey so far: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/sustainabili...
On 19 November, SRI will launch its ambitious research agenda, laying out its next steps towards a just, sustainable future.
SRI’s journey so far: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/sustainabili...
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The most effective and equitable agroecological approach needs to have many voices represented when shaping agricultural policy and agendas.
Researchers need to ensure they include alternative voices, knowledge and experiences
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#Agroecology #Agriculture
Researchers need to ensure they include alternative voices, knowledge and experiences
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#Agroecology #Agriculture
October 22, 2025 at 8:55 AM
The most effective and equitable agroecological approach needs to have many voices represented when shaping agricultural policy and agendas.
Researchers need to ensure they include alternative voices, knowledge and experiences
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#Agroecology #Agriculture
Researchers need to ensure they include alternative voices, knowledge and experiences
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#Agroecology #Agriculture
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Did you catch yesterday's #WorldFoodDay webinar by Dr Mapenzie Tauzie?
It explored how women in Malawi navigate empowerment, agriculture, nutrition and daily resource negotiations, while sustaining social ties and family wellbeing.
Catch up for free 👇
youtu.be/QARbMAy7nDs?...
It explored how women in Malawi navigate empowerment, agriculture, nutrition and daily resource negotiations, while sustaining social ties and family wellbeing.
Catch up for free 👇
youtu.be/QARbMAy7nDs?...
Dr Mapenzie Tauzie | Women's everyday experience Malawi agriculture livelihoods & social relations
YouTube video by GFEI, University of Leeds
youtu.be
October 16, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Did you catch yesterday's #WorldFoodDay webinar by Dr Mapenzie Tauzie?
It explored how women in Malawi navigate empowerment, agriculture, nutrition and daily resource negotiations, while sustaining social ties and family wellbeing.
Catch up for free 👇
youtu.be/QARbMAy7nDs?...
It explored how women in Malawi navigate empowerment, agriculture, nutrition and daily resource negotiations, while sustaining social ties and family wellbeing.
Catch up for free 👇
youtu.be/QARbMAy7nDs?...
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Fruit Works Co-operative is a social enterprise helping communities in Bradford & Leeds to plant / maintain fruit trees.
We interviewed Alan Thornton, Director, to learn more on this & plans for the newly established Leeds Food Growing Network.
👉 medium.com/globalfoodle...
#WorldFoodDay 👇
We interviewed Alan Thornton, Director, to learn more on this & plans for the newly established Leeds Food Growing Network.
👉 medium.com/globalfoodle...
#WorldFoodDay 👇
October 16, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Fruit Works Co-operative is a social enterprise helping communities in Bradford & Leeds to plant / maintain fruit trees.
We interviewed Alan Thornton, Director, to learn more on this & plans for the newly established Leeds Food Growing Network.
👉 medium.com/globalfoodle...
#WorldFoodDay 👇
We interviewed Alan Thornton, Director, to learn more on this & plans for the newly established Leeds Food Growing Network.
👉 medium.com/globalfoodle...
#WorldFoodDay 👇
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New blog: 'AI in food production: How much should we worry about big tech?' by @martinp556.bsky.social, PhD researcher.
👉 globalfoodleeds.medium.com/ai-in-food-p...
#WorldFoodDay #AI
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👉 globalfoodleeds.medium.com/ai-in-food-p...
#WorldFoodDay #AI
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October 16, 2025 at 9:28 AM
New blog: 'AI in food production: How much should we worry about big tech?' by @martinp556.bsky.social, PhD researcher.
👉 globalfoodleeds.medium.com/ai-in-food-p...
#WorldFoodDay #AI
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👉 globalfoodleeds.medium.com/ai-in-food-p...
#WorldFoodDay #AI
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Today is #WorldFoodDay!
We've a selection of new blogs & videos to share that focus on some of the many ways our researchers are tackling the focus of #WorldFoodDay every day through their research.
If you want to learn more about our researchers & their work, visit www.leeds.ac.uk/globalfood
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We've a selection of new blogs & videos to share that focus on some of the many ways our researchers are tackling the focus of #WorldFoodDay every day through their research.
If you want to learn more about our researchers & their work, visit www.leeds.ac.uk/globalfood
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October 16, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Today is #WorldFoodDay!
We've a selection of new blogs & videos to share that focus on some of the many ways our researchers are tackling the focus of #WorldFoodDay every day through their research.
If you want to learn more about our researchers & their work, visit www.leeds.ac.uk/globalfood
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We've a selection of new blogs & videos to share that focus on some of the many ways our researchers are tackling the focus of #WorldFoodDay every day through their research.
If you want to learn more about our researchers & their work, visit www.leeds.ac.uk/globalfood
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We must also consider how accessible new technologies are to women, youth and low income households.
Dr Mapenzie Tauzie's research focuses on the ways in which digital transformations of agriculture may reinforce social inequalities in #Malawi:
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Dr Mapenzie Tauzie's research focuses on the ways in which digital transformations of agriculture may reinforce social inequalities in #Malawi:
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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October 15, 2025 at 8:51 AM
We must also consider how accessible new technologies are to women, youth and low income households.
Dr Mapenzie Tauzie's research focuses on the ways in which digital transformations of agriculture may reinforce social inequalities in #Malawi:
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Dr Mapenzie Tauzie's research focuses on the ways in which digital transformations of agriculture may reinforce social inequalities in #Malawi:
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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The effective implementation of agroecological principles requires collaboration. Equitable partnerships—across academia, farmers, policymakers, investors, and civil society—are key to enabling innovation and impact.
#WorldFoodDay
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#WorldFoodDay
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October 15, 2025 at 8:51 AM
The effective implementation of agroecological principles requires collaboration. Equitable partnerships—across academia, farmers, policymakers, investors, and civil society—are key to enabling innovation and impact.
#WorldFoodDay
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#WorldFoodDay
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A new study by Inès François, Dr Hannah Ensaff & Dr homer matt, the lunch choices of 155 children (5–11) were tracked for multiple days.
Using time-series & cluster analysis, the study, in collab with SchoolGrid, uncovered stable patterns in food choices & identified 4 distinct selection profiles👇
Using time-series & cluster analysis, the study, in collab with SchoolGrid, uncovered stable patterns in food choices & identified 4 distinct selection profiles👇
October 14, 2025 at 8:48 AM
A new study by Inès François, Dr Hannah Ensaff & Dr homer matt, the lunch choices of 155 children (5–11) were tracked for multiple days.
Using time-series & cluster analysis, the study, in collab with SchoolGrid, uncovered stable patterns in food choices & identified 4 distinct selection profiles👇
Using time-series & cluster analysis, the study, in collab with SchoolGrid, uncovered stable patterns in food choices & identified 4 distinct selection profiles👇
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As part of our month-long spotlight on agroecological research, we have published a blog by Professor Stephen Whitfield that summarises the many ways in which our researchers are supporting this area of research at the University of Leeds.
👉 Read: medium.com/globalfoodle...
👉 Read: medium.com/globalfoodle...
Supporting Agroecology Transitions in Africa through University of Leeds Research
By Stephen Whitfield, Professor in Food, Agriculture and Climate.
medium.com
October 9, 2025 at 11:02 AM
As part of our month-long spotlight on agroecological research, we have published a blog by Professor Stephen Whitfield that summarises the many ways in which our researchers are supporting this area of research at the University of Leeds.
👉 Read: medium.com/globalfoodle...
👉 Read: medium.com/globalfoodle...
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Priestley member Dr @jimmcquaid.bsky.social is quoted in an article by BBC news responding to claims that a proposed Lincolnshire poultry farm would emit PM2.5 pollution comparable to the M25. McQuaid deemed the comparison reasonable, warning of health risks
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Toynton chicken farm 'will pollute air like M25' report claims
Villagers say they are
www.bbc.co.uk
October 9, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Priestley member Dr @jimmcquaid.bsky.social is quoted in an article by BBC news responding to claims that a proposed Lincolnshire poultry farm would emit PM2.5 pollution comparable to the M25. McQuaid deemed the comparison reasonable, warning of health risks
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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New, comprehensive rewilding guidelines have been launched today, following years of research and collaboration. ️🏞️
Professors Steve Carver and Ian Convery are the lead authors of the guidelines for rewilding practices, launched at the IUCN World Conservation Congress.
iucn.org/press-releas...
Professors Steve Carver and Ian Convery are the lead authors of the guidelines for rewilding practices, launched at the IUCN World Conservation Congress.
iucn.org/press-releas...
October 9, 2025 at 10:31 AM
New, comprehensive rewilding guidelines have been launched today, following years of research and collaboration. ️🏞️
Professors Steve Carver and Ian Convery are the lead authors of the guidelines for rewilding practices, launched at the IUCN World Conservation Congress.
iucn.org/press-releas...
Professors Steve Carver and Ian Convery are the lead authors of the guidelines for rewilding practices, launched at the IUCN World Conservation Congress.
iucn.org/press-releas...
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Olufemi Adesina is working with International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology in Kenya on how the push-pull approach in agroecological practices can reduce crop pest pressure.
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October 8, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Olufemi Adesina is working with International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology in Kenya on how the push-pull approach in agroecological practices can reduce crop pest pressure.
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A key focus of agroecological practice is understanding ecosystem functions.
Researchers are studying how plant-level treatments, field-level crop compositions & landscape-scale structures & vegetation interact to influence crop pest & disease risks.
fosta-health.eu/index.php/bl...
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Researchers are studying how plant-level treatments, field-level crop compositions & landscape-scale structures & vegetation interact to influence crop pest & disease risks.
fosta-health.eu/index.php/bl...
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October 8, 2025 at 9:07 AM
A key focus of agroecological practice is understanding ecosystem functions.
Researchers are studying how plant-level treatments, field-level crop compositions & landscape-scale structures & vegetation interact to influence crop pest & disease risks.
fosta-health.eu/index.php/bl...
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Researchers are studying how plant-level treatments, field-level crop compositions & landscape-scale structures & vegetation interact to influence crop pest & disease risks.
fosta-health.eu/index.php/bl...
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Dr Effie Papargyropoulou engages with policymakers at local & national level, providing research evidence to support food policy change.
She co-developed a tool to measure social, environmental & economic impact of local food initiatives that transform urban food systems by empowering citizens
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She co-developed a tool to measure social, environmental & economic impact of local food initiatives that transform urban food systems by empowering citizens
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October 2, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Dr Effie Papargyropoulou engages with policymakers at local & national level, providing research evidence to support food policy change.
She co-developed a tool to measure social, environmental & economic impact of local food initiatives that transform urban food systems by empowering citizens
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She co-developed a tool to measure social, environmental & economic impact of local food initiatives that transform urban food systems by empowering citizens
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Prof @sgonzalezsara.bsky.social focuses on transforming the food system by collaborating with local groups & policymakers to support civic change.
She’s on the FoodWise Steering Group, which recently focused on public food procurement—schools & hospitals buying nutritious, locally produced food.
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She’s on the FoodWise Steering Group, which recently focused on public food procurement—schools & hospitals buying nutritious, locally produced food.
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October 2, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Prof @sgonzalezsara.bsky.social focuses on transforming the food system by collaborating with local groups & policymakers to support civic change.
She’s on the FoodWise Steering Group, which recently focused on public food procurement—schools & hospitals buying nutritious, locally produced food.
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She’s on the FoodWise Steering Group, which recently focused on public food procurement—schools & hospitals buying nutritious, locally produced food.
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Sonja Woodcock is the Coordinator at FoodWise Leeds.
FoodWise collaborates with GFEI, Leeds City Council, & third sector & community partners to build a good food movement. Together we produced the Leeds Food Strategy – a citywide approach for health, food security, the economy, & net zero.
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FoodWise collaborates with GFEI, Leeds City Council, & third sector & community partners to build a good food movement. Together we produced the Leeds Food Strategy – a citywide approach for health, food security, the economy, & net zero.
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October 2, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Sonja Woodcock is the Coordinator at FoodWise Leeds.
FoodWise collaborates with GFEI, Leeds City Council, & third sector & community partners to build a good food movement. Together we produced the Leeds Food Strategy – a citywide approach for health, food security, the economy, & net zero.
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FoodWise collaborates with GFEI, Leeds City Council, & third sector & community partners to build a good food movement. Together we produced the Leeds Food Strategy – a citywide approach for health, food security, the economy, & net zero.
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Food justice: equitable access to healthy, sustainable & affordable food.
Our researchers work with community-based partners to explore how research can have real terms impact on place-based, community-led food initiatives.
We interviewed 2 researchers & a community-based partner to hear more 👇
Our researchers work with community-based partners to explore how research can have real terms impact on place-based, community-led food initiatives.
We interviewed 2 researchers & a community-based partner to hear more 👇
October 2, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Food justice: equitable access to healthy, sustainable & affordable food.
Our researchers work with community-based partners to explore how research can have real terms impact on place-based, community-led food initiatives.
We interviewed 2 researchers & a community-based partner to hear more 👇
Our researchers work with community-based partners to explore how research can have real terms impact on place-based, community-led food initiatives.
We interviewed 2 researchers & a community-based partner to hear more 👇