While heat waves,
floods, food shortages and other disasters caused by climate change are on the
rise and uncertainty is clouding global climate commitments, taking action to
mitigate emissions on local, national and global scales is more pressing than ever.
Join us for the 48th round of the Cairo Climate Talks to discuss one of the
most influential yet least explored topics: Mass Consumption and Production and
their effects on climate change
The documentary “Conspiracy: The Sustainability Secret” is a 2014 production exploring the meat and dairy mass industry. Based on estimations that meat production contributes to more greenhouse gas emissions than transportation or industry, it raises the question why those estimations have seldom been discussed in public, and how changing our diet could help combat climate change. With its upfront criticism towards some of the most prominent environmental organizations, the movie is as controversial as it is eye-opening.
The meat and dairy industry is responsible for 14.5% of global emissions accelerating climate change. The rapid growth of the meat and dairy industry paired with live-stock feed, land use, transportation and processing results in a high energy and water demand of meat and dairy products. Along the production line, the industry accounts for 10% of fossil fuel consumption and 25% of water use globally. According to recent studies local and organic farming products can generate up to 50% less emissions.
Since 60% of meat, butter and powdered milk are imported, mass production is not as common in Egypt itself. In 2016 prices of red meat have increased by 21.7% and prices of white meat have increased by 14.6%. Prices have continued to rise throughout 2017, and while the average Egyptian citizen is estimated to spend over 40% of their income on food, a discussion of the Egyptian diet is eminent also from an economic perspective.
In this special Ramadan edition of the Cairo Climate Talks, we will be hosting experts from different backgrounds including climate experts, food experts and representatives from the industry for a laid-back movie screening and light snacks, followed by a lively discussion on the ideas the movie proposes and their manifestation in the Egyptian context.
*The screening will take place in the Goethe-Institut, block 5 located in Bustan street in Downtown
Will take place on June 20th, from 8:30 pm till 11 pm at the Goethe Institute, 5 Al Bostan St, Downtown *Arabic subtitles are available and the discussion will be conducted in Arabic
The documentary “Conspiracy: The Sustainability Secret” is a 2014 production exploring the meat and dairy mass industry. Based on estimations that meat production contributes to more greenhouse gas emissions than transportation or industry, it raises the question why those estimations have seldom been discussed in public, and how changing our diet could help combat climate change. With its upfront criticism towards some of the most prominent environmental organizations, the movie is as controversial as it is eye-opening.
The meat and dairy industry is responsible for 14.5% of global emissions accelerating climate change. The rapid growth of the meat and dairy industry paired with live-stock feed, land use, transportation and processing results in a high energy and water demand of meat and dairy products. Along the production line, the industry accounts for 10% of fossil fuel consumption and 25% of water use globally. According to recent studies local and organic farming products can generate up to 50% less emissions.
Since 60% of meat, butter and powdered milk are imported, mass production is not as common in Egypt itself. In 2016 prices of red meat have increased by 21.7% and prices of white meat have increased by 14.6%. Prices have continued to rise throughout 2017, and while the average Egyptian citizen is estimated to spend over 40% of their income on food, a discussion of the Egyptian diet is eminent also from an economic perspective.
In this special Ramadan edition of the Cairo Climate Talks, we will be hosting experts from different backgrounds including climate experts, food experts and representatives from the industry for a laid-back movie screening and light snacks, followed by a lively discussion on the ideas the movie proposes and their manifestation in the Egyptian context.
*The screening will take place in the Goethe-Institut, block 5 located in Bustan street in Downtown
Will take place on June 20th, from 8:30 pm till 11 pm at the Goethe Institute, 5 Al Bostan St, Downtown *Arabic subtitles are available and the discussion will be conducted in Arabic
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