From 12-14th July over 900 participants from around Melbourne, Australia and overseas attended the Eco City World Summit to hear from international experts, government, industry and community leaders, on all topics connected with meeting the major sustainability challenges of this century. The headline keynote speaker was formed US Vice-President Al…
“A $100 increase in per capita direct farm sales is associated with 0.80% lower obesity rate and a 1.2% lower diabetes rate.”1 “The density of farmers’ markets is also important. An additional farmers’ market per 1,000 people is associated with a 0.78% lower diabetes rate.”2 “Locals should be able to…
Food Systems and the Role of Local Government In 2017 Sustain distributed the final Local Government Food Governance and Policy position paper to all 79 municipalities in Victoria. You can download the position paper here: Food Systems and the Role of Local Government The position paper was presented by Associate Professor…
