How do we build spaces and conversations where actors from different but interdependent systems can discover shared purpose and take action together?
Climate resilience planning is happening across Melbourne but there's a critical gap. Rarely do these conversations ask the most basic question: how will people continue to be fed?
As heatwaves intensify and floods disrupt supply, our just-in-time food economy offers little buffer. We are, right now, less prepared than we think. Conversations and spaces where we can bring together thinkers and planners from the climate resilience and food system sectors is crucial.
Our role in this project is to create forums and conversations that bring together food systems and climate practitioners to explore nourishment and urban heating. This includes initiatives like the Hot Food Cool People event in 2025.
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Learnings From ‘Hot Food’ workshopKicked off in 2025 with the Hot Food, Cool People event
Hot Food event with Sweltering cities
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