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Localising food – lessons from ‘living labs’ during the coronavirus crisis

Localising food – lessons from ‘living labs’ during the coronavirus crisis

In our series of blogs related to sustainable food systems and Covid-19, Bryonny Goodwin-Hawkins, Matt Reed and Damian Maye reflect on lessons learned during the ROBUST project.

Nick Lewis 30/04/202030/04/2020 Blog, COVID19-Food, Damian Maye, Dan Keech, Matt Reed Read more

Guest blog: Joy Carey – A wake-up call for food system resilience

Guest blog: Joy Carey – A wake-up call for food system resilience

In our series of blogs related to the Covid-19 pandemic and sustainable food systems, we have the pleasure of sharing a Blog written by Joy Carey who is coordinator of Bristol Going for Gold and a Consultant in Sustainable Food Systems Planning.

Nick Lewis 29/04/202029/04/2020 Blog, COVID19-Food, Damian Maye Read more

A new normal for feeding Britain?

A new normal for feeding Britain?

We are living through the beginnings of the worst food crisis since the Second World War, with warnings that as the global economy slumps the most marginal and vulnerable will face food shortages.

Matt Reed 27/04/202028/04/2020 Blog, COVID19-Food, Matt Reed Read more

Covid-19 and sustainable food systems: building a shared learning resource

Covid-19 and sustainable food systems: building a shared learning resource

Coronavirus (Covid-19) is having huge impacts on the food system here in the UK and globally. It is bringing into sharp focus how and where our food is produced, processed and consumed. It has also highlighted a number of issues worthy of our attention.

Damian Maye 20/04/202028/04/2020 Blog, COVID19-Food, Damian Maye No Comments Read more

Paddington’s dilemma

Paddington’s dilemma

Today, is General Election day. John Powell considers a dilemma that could be facing Paddington Bear and others like him.

John Powell 12/12/201912/12/2019 Blog, Commons Read more

World Soil Day 2019

World Soil Day 2019

The 5th December is World Soil Day. CCRI researcher Jasmine Black talks about what this means for us as winter takes hold, related CCRI projects and her talk on soils this summer at Shambala Festival.

Jasmine Black 05/12/201905/12/2019 Blog, Jasmine Black Read more

Surveys: why do we… ask so many personal questions?

Surveys: why do we… ask so many personal questions?

When we do surveys, we often collect a large amount of information from respondents that they may feel is personal to them and is not relevant to the topic of the survey. This post explains the utility and importance of doing so, even though it can be tiresome to complete by the respondants.

Chris Rayfield 25/11/201925/11/2019 Blog Read more

Rob and Hannah on the wonders of GIS

Rob and Hannah on the wonders of GIS

Robert Berry and Hannah Chiswell discuss their experience of Geographical Information Systems on International GIS day

Bethany Leake 13/11/201913/11/2019 Blog, Hannah Chiswell, News, Rob Berry Read more

A snapshot of rural issues across northern New England

A snapshot of rural issues across northern New England

CCRI’s resident blogger, John Powell has recently returned from a trip to New England. During his time stateside he visited many rural areas and has written this piece discussing some of the issues these rural communities are facing.

Nick Lewis 08/11/201908/11/2019 Blog, Commons, John Powell Read more

Fishing with Loons in Maine

Fishing with Loons in Maine

John Powell is currently on holiday. He still finds time however to pen a blog about what he is up to – always with an eye on ‘the commons’.

Nick Lewis 29/10/201929/10/2019 Blog, Commons, John Powell Read more
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