Growing South Canterbury’s approximately $4billion a year of food and fibre products will be impacted by climate change. There are also changing demands from our export markets, seeking products with lower embodied greenhouse-gas emissions.

This recording from a public meeting on the 5th July 2023 captures:

1. Nigel Davenport of Venture Timaru, discussing ‘Sustainable is Attainable’, a major initiative by South Canterbury food producers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and establish a resilient food processing base as a springboard for processing future foods.
2. Melissa Clark-Reynolds, The Future Centre, exploring global food trends ranging from the mundane to the extraordinary.
3. Rhys Taylor, TDC’s Climate Advisor, sharing May 2023 customer impressions of retailing in the UK: evidence of fast-building public awareness and changing global consumer demands.
4. Anita Wreford, Professor at Lincoln University discussing climate change impacts and adaptation.
5. Alan Renwick, Professor at Lincoln University discussing opportunities and challenges in diversifying food production for climate change. A Q+A panel discussion will then explore the complexities and options for commercial-scale food production and distribution resilience in South Canterbury.
6. Finally Phil Driver will introduce the proposal for launching a community-driven South Canterbury Climate Trust, independent of, but helping to inform industry bodies, several district and regional councils, and the community.

This recording has been edited to retain focus on the presentations

TIMESTAMPS

0:00:00 – 0:12:00 – Introduction
0:12:00 – 0:29:20 – Nigel Davenport – Venture Timaru
0:29:20 – 0:49:35 – Melissa Clark-Reynolds – The Future Centre
0:49:35 – 1:01:02 – Rhys Taylor – TDC Climate Change Advisor, May 2023 observations on UK Food retailing
1:01:02 – 1:02:16 – Short Discussion
1:02:16 – 1:16:08 – Professor Anita Wreford, Lincoln University
1:16:08 – 1:48:12 – Professor Alan Renwick, Lincoln University
1:48:12 – 2:11:00 – Q+A Session with Panel
2:11:00 – 2:14:50 – Proposal for a South Canterbury Climate Trust
2:14:50 – 2:16:42 – Thanks and Close