Public engagement

Food Futures Panel: Global food Security baseline Survey

Food Futures Panel: Global Food Security Baseline Survey

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Date: January 2016

The GFS programme commissioned a panel of 600 members of the public to take part in engagement activities, exploring different aspects of food security research. This report details results of the baseline survey, run at the start of the panel process to benchmark panel attitudes, opinions and understandings of global food security.

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Food Futures Panel: Case study

Food Futures Panel: Urban agriculture case studies – which do you think will make the biggest difference to global food security?

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Date: December 2015

The GFS programme commissioned a panel of 600 members of the public to take part in engagement activities, exploring different aspects of food security research. This document details stimulus material for the urban agriculture dialogue.

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Food Futures Panel: Food systems forum - part 1

Food Futures Panel: Forum part 1 – What are the main challenges for food security?

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Date: October 2015

The GFS programme commissioned a panel of 600 members of the public to take part in engagement activities, exploring different aspects of food security research. This document details stimulus material for the food systems dialogue.

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GFS - Exploring public views

Global Food Security programme – Exploring public views

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Date: August 2012

This report details findings of a set of public workshops that engaged participants to consider aspirations and concerns around the research needed to help address the challenges facing food security. Specifically, the study aimed to characterise and identify issues that could warrant a deeper dialogue with a larger group of the public.

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GFS Programme - A survey of public attitudes

Global Food Security programme – A survey of public attitudes

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Date: August 2012

This report details the findings of a public survey, looking to benchmark public attitudes, opinions and understandings of global food security. This survey was the first stage in a programme of public dialogue, feeding public views, aspirations and concerns around global food security into the work of the GFS programme.

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I’m a scientist, get me out of here. Science debate kit: Food Security

I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here! – Science Debate Kit: Food Security

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Date: March 2012

This educational resource outlines food security activities for use in schools. This debate kit encourages students to evaluate some of the issues surrounding global food security and consider the ethical implications of food production.

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From Field To Fork

From Field to Fork

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Date: March 2012

This educational resource was originally produced as part of a public exhibition, providing an overview of the food security challenge and how scientific research is being used to help address the issues.

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Field to Fork: Safe food

From Field to Fork: Safe food

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Date: March 2012

This educational resource outlines food security activities you can try out at home. Different methods of preserving food can prevent bacterial growth and keep food safe to eat for longer. Carry out your own experiment with food preservatives to find out which ones work the best.

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Field to Fork: Recycling food waste

From Field to Fork: Recycling food waste

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Date: March 2012

This educational resource outlines food security activities you can try out at home. There are a number of different uses for food waste that could prevent reusable material from going to landfill. Explore which types of waste can be put to good use by designing the perfect compost composition.

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Field to Fork: Producing food

From Field to Fork: Producing Food

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Date: March 2012

This educational resource outlines food security activities you can try out at home. Scientists are developing new crop varieties that have higher yields, helping farmers to produce more from the same area of land. Carry out an experiment to find out which is the best new wheat variety to grow with which fertiliser.

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Field to Fork: Healthy food

From Field to Fork: Healthy food

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Date: March 2012

This educational resource outlines food security activities you can try out at home. How can the structure of food make it healthier and tastier? Scientists are working to understand the mechanisms that control the viscosity and texture of emulsions, so that fat content of food can be reduced while maintaining the taste.

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Field to Fork: Getting hold of food?

From Field to Fork: Getting hold of food?

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Date: March 2012

This educational resource outlines food security activities you can try out at home. Not all the food we eat is produced in the UK, with a great deal of it being imported from countries across the world. Find out how far your food has travelled using the internet.

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