Otley 2030 Community Talk 2

Second talk - What should we eat to save the world?

Saturday 14th June - 2-4pm - Otley Methodist Church

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We are delighted to announce that Otley 2030 will be holding a series of talks across 2025 that will look at key issues related to climate change, nature recovery, and social justice. These events will give local people the chance to learn about interesting topics from experts in their field and also find out more about Otley 2030 projects and how they can get involved.

The second talk will be held on Saturday 14th June, 2-4pm, at Otley Methodist Church and the topic will be:

What Should We Eat to Save the World?

The number of vegans has grown rapidly. One of the main reasons environmental, but do we all need to stop eating meat to save the world?

This talk looks beyond the carbon footprint of meat and plant-based diets to consider other issues such as land use, the potential benefits of ruminants for biodiversity, and innovation towards meat and dairy substitutes.

Steve Peel trained in agriculture and worked in research and consultancy, specialising in grassland for dairy and meat production. From the 1990s his work evolved towards the impact of farming on the environment: soil, water, air and particularly biodiversity. He is an omnivore but with a much lower than average meat and dairy consumption.

Mike Daw is a research scientist with a focus on the trans-personal psychological aspects of diet. He has been active in the environmental movement for over thirty years and has been vegan for over ten years.

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How much is the talk?

Adults: £3

Concessions: £1.50

We have an option on the Eventbrite link for people to sign up for free if they can't pay for whatever reason.

There is also an option to donate when you register.

What happens to the money?

The bulk of the money raised through ticket sales and donations will go to cover the cost of the events. This includes room hire, promotions, speaker expenses (when relevant), IT etc. If there is a surplus generated, this money will go towards supporting Otley 2030 projects, like the Community Larder, Weston Woods, Walk to School, Nature gardens and tree planting. It may also be used to pay future speakers at these events.