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Transcript - Episode 102

Job: Youth Participation Co-ordinator, Food Matters, Hybrid, Brighton, UK

Are you passionate about youth voice, social justice, and transforming food systems? We are looking for a creative, collaborative and motivated Youth Participation Coordinator to lead an exciting new pilot project exploring how young people can meaningfully shape local food systems and influence decision-making.We want to work alongside young people aged 16–30, particularly those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, to co-create a more inclusive and equitable food future across the UK.About the roleYou will:Develop and coordinate a youth engagement strategyBuild relationships with organisations working with young people and foodFacilitate participatory workshops and events with young people, food organisations and other collaboratorsHelp establish and co-develop a youth forumSupport young people to influence policy, strategy and project developmentCreate safe, inclusive and trauma-informed participation spacesProduce reports, case studies, blogs and communications materialsContribute to future project development and fundraisingThis is a unique opportunity to shape a new area of work within a nationally recognised organisation committed to healthy, sustainable and fair food systems.We’re looking for someone who has:At least 2 years’ experience working directly with young peopleExperience supporting young people to influence decisions or policyStrong facilitation, communication and relationship-building skillsA commitment to equity, inclusion and participationExcellent organisational and project coordination abilitiesCreativity, initiative and a collaborative approachWhat we offerFlexible and hybrid workingContributory pension scheme with up to 5% matched contributions25 days annual leave FTE plus bank holidays (pro rata)Additional leave between Christmas and New YearA supportive and inclusive working environmentFood Matters is a disability inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.ApplyThese are the steps you need to take to apply:Please download and read the full job description and person specification (below)Please read our guidance on how to get a job interview at Food Matters (below). People who will be invited to interview will have successfully addressed all the points on the downloadable person specification.Complete an application form (below), and send it to info@foodmatters.org before 10am on Tuesday 16th JuneKey application documents:Job Description and Person SpecificationHow to get a job interview at Food MattersFood Matters Application FormInterviews will be held at Community Base, Brighton on Thurs 25th June.For recruitment adjustments or accessibility support, contact:Helen Starr-Keddle – helensk@foodmatters.org | 01273 234781

We can’t rely on crises to bring change: Hormuz exposes fragility but won't motivate transformation alone

Dr Richard Kipling, Researcher with the TABLE team at the University of Oxford's Environmental Change Institute, explains how the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has exposed the UK food system's reliance on imported fertiliser, and why a price shock alone is unlikely to transform it.This piece was originally published in the University of Oxford's Expert Comment section.

Improving the carbon footprint assessment of milk production

Journal articles

Soil organic carbon stock is a key component impacting agricultural greenhouse gas emissions. However, a standardized methodology for integrating SOC stock changes into agricultural life cycle analyses is still debated. This study integrated SOC stock balance into LCA of the carbon footprint of milk production at farm level based on data from a research dairy farm in Helsinki, raising the carbon footprint by 41%.

Discretionary foods have notable environmental and expenditure relevance across meat and plant protein preferences

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This research found that discretionary foods that include sweets, biscuits and desserts accounted for 22% of spending and contributed up to 17–32% of environmental impacts. Reducing discretionary food consumption could yield notable environmental benefits and allow reallocation of expenditure towards more nutritious foods.

Carbon tunnel vision and sustainable meat production in the West: A disproportionate focus on dietary greenhouse gas emissions?

Journal articles

This article argues that scientist, policymakers and NGOs have a carbon tunnel vision on addressing meat - a disproportionate focus on reducing emissions. The authors claim this tends to oversimplify the meat issue, ignoring regional variations, mitigation potential, and ecological and nutritional contexts. It concludes that hyperbolic narratives, and misguided policies risk compromising the reform of existing meat industries.

Is Meat Industry Affiliation Associated With Study Conclusion in Nutrition Research?

Journal articles

This review found that in 500 studies, 78 (15.6%) reported industry involvement. Studies with industry ties were 16 times more likely to report favourable conclusions regarding meat consumption.

Why digital dairy innovation fails pasture-based systems and how to fix it: A startup-side perspective

Journal articles

Drawing on 51 interviews with founders, engineers, product designers, dairy experts/advisors, board members/investors and farmers, the study examines a range of digital tools, including animal health and behaviour monitoring sensors, pasture measurement systems, herd management applications and decision-support applications. It shows how design logics and commercial models can misalign technologies with ecological and organisational realities.