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• Eating Slow in a metropolis: a coffee conversation with Raúl Mondragón

  Eating sustainably in a big city sounds impossible, right? What if we told you it’s not — and that ancient floating farms might be the answer?  In our latest episode, we grab coffee with food activist Raúl Mondragón to chat about: Chinampas: 1,000-year-old floating farms still feeding Mexico City; why local vendors sometimes skip local food for cheaper options across town; easy ways YOU can support sustainable food without leaving your neighborhood. If you’ve ever wondered how to eat Slow in a fast-paced world — this episode is for you.  Host & production: Valentina Gritti Guest: Raúl Mondragón Segura (SFYN activist, researcher, entrepreneur and agroecology consultant in Mexico City). Featured song: "Poder Prieto" di Son de Aquí Links: Raúl profile: https://www.instagram.com/ruleish/  Colectivo Ahuejote: https://www.instagram.com/colectivoahuejotemx/ Project Cocina Colaboratorio: https://www.instagram.com/cocina_colaboratorio/ Mentioned food spots: Yema supermarket, Numu market, Mercado Alternativo Tlalpan, Cucina Matte, Raíces centro cultural.     Join our Telegram group: https://t.me/slowfoodthepodcast  A project by Slow Food Youth Network  

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• Slow Food Goes Brussels: Profit over principle? The EU’s export of banned toxic pesticides

  In the EU there are a whole host of pesticides that are banned for being too hazardous, either to human health or the environment or both. This means that they cannot be used here. But did you know that these are still produced on EU soil and then exported to other countries, and did you know that the food produced from those pesticides is than imported back into the EU and ends up on our plates? Let’s dive into this, join our final episode of the year with our guests: Mathilde Dupré, co-director of the Veblen Institute John Clarke, former director for international relations at the European Commission and former head of the EU Delegation to the World Trade Organization in Geneva Kara Mackay, campaigns coordinator for the NGO Women on Farms Project in South Africa Host: Natasha Foote Post-production: Jonathan Rémy Music: Leonardo Pietro Durantes and Jonathan Rémy Join our Telegram group: https://t.me/+xSzaZeIyCUM1NjJk Slow Food, the Podcast is a project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN). Financed by the European Union. The contents of this podcast are the sole responsibility of the author and CINEA is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.

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• How can we make our end-of-the-year celebrations Slow?

  How can we make our celebrations more sustainable without losing the festive vibe? What about decorations, presents, fireworks and food? And finally, shall we think about a slow lifestyle as a new year’s resolution?  We are getting closer to the end of the year and big celebrations are about to begin. In today’s episode I will hold a conversation with my colleagues from the Slow Food Youth Network office, Jorrit Kiewik and Elena Lucchiari, on how we can make our celebrations and holidays more Slow… Host & production: Valentina Gritti Guests: Jorrit Kiewik (Director of Slow Food Youth Network and part of the board of directors of Slow Food International), Elena Lucchiari (SFYN campaign and community coordinator).  Music: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes Join our Telegram group to get in contact with us: https://t.me/slowfoodthepodcast A project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN)

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• Slow Food Goes Brussels: Was the 2024 UN Biodiversity Conference a Success or a COP-out?

  Biodiversity is the foundation of life on Earth, yet it's disappearing at an alarming rate—with habitats fragmented and up to a million species at risk. Agriculture is a key driver of this crisis, but is it a central focus in global biodiversity solutions? In this episode, we delve into the recent United Nations Biodiversity Conference in Cali, Colombia, with insights from experts who were on the ground. Was there an agri-food flavor to the discussions? What were the key takeaways, and did this COP live up to its promises—or was it just for show? Join us for a deep dive into the intersection of agriculture, biodiversity, and global policymaking, with our guests: Edward Davey, Head of the World Resources Institute Europe's UK office Lim Li Ching, co-chair of IPES-Food and senior researcher at Third World Network (TWN) Hazel Healy, De Smog’s UK Editor in Chief Host: Natasha Foote Post-Production: Jonathan Rémy Music: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes and Jonathan Rémy Follow @SlowFoodEurope on X, and join our Telegram group: https://t.me/+xSzaZeIyCUM1NjJk A project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN) Financed by the European Union. The contents of this podcast are the sole responsibility of the author and CINEA is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.

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• Slow Food Goes Brussels: Who Gets to Decide What Food Ends up on our Public Plates?

  What choices lie behind the food we eat in our public canteens, in our schools, hospitals, retirement homes and workplaces? And how can we ensure that the healthiest, most sustainable options end up on our public plates?  In this episode, agrifood journalist Natasha Foote talks you through the world of public procurement, with the help of: Peter Defrancheschi – Head of the ICLEI Brussels office Renata Lukasova – Slow Food member, hospitality expert and director of food catering helping to run school canteens in the Czech Republic  Jannie Vestergaard – Slow Food member, food systems expert and food nutritionist Thomas Waitz – Green MEP and farmer Host: Natasha Foote Post-Production: Jonathan Rémy Music: Leonardo Prieto Dorantes and Jonathan Rémy Follow @SlowFoodEurope on X, and join our Telegram group: https://t.me/+xSzaZeIyCUM1NjJk A project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN) Financed by the European Union. The contents of this podcast are the sole responsibility of the author and CINEA is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.

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