Shaping policy and debate on food security through BigPicnic events in botanic gardens

Led by Dr Theano Moussouri, UCL-devised ‘BigPicnic’ events at botanic gardens have helped educate the public about the links between food security, climate change and plant diversity.

13 February 2023

International policy case study

Research title: Shaping policy and debate on food security through BigPicnic events in botanic gardens Faculty: UCL Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences
Activity: Research
Policy type: International food security policy
Country/Region: Europe, Africa and the Middle East
Policy partner: EU institutions, local communities, Non-UK local or regional governments (EU),Other international/multilateral institutions

Synopsis

A UCL-devised participatory research project using botanic gardens to educate the public about the links between food security, climate change and plant diversity has shaped debate and policy, changed citizens’ relationship with food and food choices and influenced botanic garden staff to engage with new communities.

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