Experts will discuss the root causes and systemic solutions to household food insecurity in the inaugural event of a 10-part speaker series called, “The Future of Food & Agriculture in Â鶹´«Ã½.” The event will be held on September 16, 5–8 p.m. at Ka Waiwai (1110 University Avenue, Suite 100).
The series is designed to generate opportunities for community dialogue among a diverse audience, ultimately aiming to achieve a more healthy, equitable, resilient and sustainable food system for Â鶹´«Ã½.
“Current scientific findings raise critical questions as to the health, equity, resilience and sustainability of Â鶹´«Ã½¡¯s food system,” said University of Â鶹´«Ã½–West Oʻahu Assistant Professor Albie Miles. “It is unclear if the current system is capable of adapting to the anticipated impacts of climate change and meeting the long-term economic, ecological, cultural, public health and food security needs of our state.”
Speakers for the first event titled, “Food Insecurity in Â鶹´«Ã½: Understanding Root Causes and Systemic Solutions” are Catherine Pirkle, associate professor in health policy at UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹, and Amy Marvin, president and CEO of the Â鶹´«Ã½ Food Bank. Brittany Lyte, a Honolulu Civil Beat reporter, will moderate.
The event is free, with for both in-person attendance or a recording of the discussion. Doors open at 5 p.m. for activities and booths. Speakers start at 6 p.m, Mahina Paishon-Duarte of Waiwai Collective will host an optional post-discussion community forum 7–8 p.m.
The series, which runs through June 2023, is presented by The Â鶹´«Ã½ Institute for Sustainable Community Food Systems at , Honolulu Civil Beat, and Waiwai Collective.