Yorkshire and Humber Public Health Network

Underpinning our food environments is a very complex and interwoven range of policies, regulations, organisations and drivers. A clear food strategy is the first step for local areas looking to shape their local food environments – but what goes into a food strategy? How can local areas develop one? Is it realistic to consider the climate emergency and the carbon footprint of food at local level?

On 17 November, Yorkshire and Humber Healthier and Resilient Food Systems Network presented a webinar that looked to answer some of these questions and provide a list of next steps for local authorities thinking about a food strategy. The webinar will fell into three sections:

• Overview of the National Food Strategy Review published in July 2021, what it includes, what it excludes, and what are the implications for local areas and regions.
• How does a local food strategy happen? Three case examples will be presented from across Yorkshire & Humber of local authorities who are actively developing food strategies. How did this get started? How is it working? What are some key lessons learned?
• Climate crisis, carbon footprint and food – What is the impact of our food on the climate? What impact can local strategy and policy have on the carbon footprint? How can local areas take action to improve the carbon footprint of food?

Please see below the slides and recording of the presentation. We have also included a timestamp table attached if you would like to navigate through the recording to specific topics.