2014 Summer Series
- Thursday July 24-
Global Classroom: Building Resilient Cities -
Agriculture and Food Systems
Resilient Cities:
Building Resilient Agriculture and Food Systems
We invite you to join us for a summer evening series presented by the World Resources SimCenter in partnership with the World Affairs Council, United Nations Association, The Equinox Center and the SDSU Geography Department.
Week 7 7/24
Planning Resilient Agriculture and Food Systems (Cami)
Today, food security especially in urban cities is a critical issue. Climate change has caused floods, droughts, pest pressure, and other challenges that affect our food and agricultural systems. So how do we achieve sustainable agriculture that provides sufficient food supply with droughts, food price spikes, and water shortage in San Diego? The answer lies in diversity within our agricultural ecosystem. Come and learn how resilience in our food system relies on strategies like diversifying food systems to boost yields year round.
We invite you to bring your expertise and add your content during the Q & A . . . We learn better, together.
With Subject Matter Expert
President
Slow Food San Diego (SFSD) supports community efforts towards a greater understanding and availability of quality, sustainable and local food. SFSD partners with the area’s artisanal food producers, regional growers, chefs, and like-minded individuals and community organizations to promote the culture of good, clean and fair food. SFSD is committed to preserving food traditions and reviving the table as a center of family and community.
What in the world is going on?
How do we solve the big global challenges facing our world?
Resiliency is about cities adapting to the change that is occurring in our climate and preparing against future catastrophic events.
- How do we prepare for more flooding and increasing drought and wildfires?
- How do we prepare for sea level rise and spreading infectious disease?
- Will we see climate refugees and food shortages?
Schedule of Presentations -
6:00 pm-8:00 pm Thursdays
Date:Thursday
TopicsJune 12 - View
How Global Climate Trends Affect Local Communities
June 19 - View
Sustainability and Resiliency = Mitigate + Adaption
June 26 - View
Geography and Demographics: Where are our Risks?
July 3 - View
Building Resilient Water Systems
July 10 - View
Building Resilient Energy Systems
July 17
Building Resilient Transportation and Transit
July 24
Planning Resilient Agriculture and Food Systems
July 31
Designing Resilient Waste Systems
August 7
Planning for Public Health Stresses
August 14
The Economics of Resiliency. Is it Affordable?
August 21
Resilient Polices and Regulations: Getting Rules Right
August 28
Resilient San Diego and a Platform for other Cities
Join us for one or multiple sessions.
Event Sponsor
Event Partners
Event Hosted by
World Resource Simulation Center is a project of:Global Energy Network Institute -GENI: (619) 234-1088
Free Event
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Suggested Donation
$10
When
Every Thursday at 6:00 pm
June 12th - August 28th.
Where
1088 3rd Avenue San Diego CA 92101
Phone: (619) 234-1088
What
Another piece of the puzzle. How we build a city of the future that addresses our climate challenges.
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Suggested Donation
$10
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