Source: Peatix

Fight climate change through food! Let's create the future from our dining tables!
The food we eat every day without even thinking about it, but did you know that it not only affects our health, but also the health of the planet (environmental issues)?

Our meals are provided by the food system, which has a significant impact on the global environment. In fact, about one-third of total greenhouse gas emissions are emitted in the process of producing food (from food production in the food system to processing, storage, distribution, sale, consumption, and waste in households). Unfortunately, this reality is not well recognized in Japan. We need not only to reduce food waste, but also to change our dietary choices (a major shift in food). And many countries around the world are facing climate change through our meals.
One approach to addressing this issue is the "Planetary Health Diet," which is currently attracting a lot of attention around the world. This dietary method aims to protect human health while being considerate of the global environment.

This Earthful Workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to learn about the impact that food has on our future and the planet, and to identify concrete actions to take.

The lecturer will be Yuko Teshima, co-founder of Earthful, who is working to raise awareness of the planetary health diet in Japan. Teshima translated the book that is the theme of this event, "Changing the Earth from the Dinner Table: The Food System that Connects You to the Future."

Why not take a step towards creating a sustainable future through your diet?

After the talk and workshop, there will be an optional hour for conversation and interaction.
I hope this will be an opportunity for people with similar interests to connect with each other.

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| About the instructor

Yuko Teshima (Earthful Co-representative)
Born in Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture. Registered dietitian. After working in a hospital and in Indonesia as a member of the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers, she is currently working as a consultant on nutrition improvement projects in Asia and Africa. Since publishing the translation of "Changing the Earth from the Table" (Nihon Hyoronsha) in 2022, she has been promoting the Planetary Health Diet through lectures and workshops at universities and companies, reading groups, etc.

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| About Earthful

Earthful is an organization that aims to connect people, communities, and the earth through food and create a sustainable cycle. We promote and disseminate information about the "Planetary Health Diet," which is kind to both people and the earth, and foster actions that can be started with daily meals through book clubs and research activities to create a delicious future.

Earthful website: https://earthful-japan.com/

Earthful's social media accounts: https://lit.link/earthful

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| Schedule
13:30 - 14:00 [Doors open] Reception
14:00 - 14:05 [Greetings from the organizer and overview]
14:05 - 14:45 [Talk]
"Changing the Earth from Your Dining Table: Food Systems That Connect You to the Future"
Presenter: Yuko Teshima
14:45 - 15:05 [Question Time]
15:05 - 15:35 [Workshop]
Divide into groups and think about the following specific actions:
① Listen to the lecture and share your impressions.
②After listening to the lectures, was there anything that made you want to start something new?
③Are there any barriers to implementing ②?
15:35 - 15:45 [Sharing Time]
15:45 - 15:50 [Closing, photo shoot]
16:00 - 17:00 [Social conversation time] Participation is open to the public, the venue will be open until 17:00.

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| Event Overview
Earthful WORKSHOP

Fight climate change through food! Let's create the future from our dining tables!

●Date and time: Saturday, May 10, 2025 14:00 (Doors open at 13:30) ~16:00
●Venue: Seminar space at Global Environment Partnership Plaza (GEOC) @ Shibuya Aoyama (1st floor of United Nations University)
United Nations University Building 1F, 5-53-70 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
●Target audience: Anyone interested in this topic (Anyone is welcome to participate!)
How to participate: Please apply through Peatix
Capacity: 20 people
●Participation fee: 2,000 yen per person

※Notes
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