Undermining our food bowls – CSG forum
Posted by Sydney Food Fairness Alliance 4 months agoVisiting voices from the frontline, plus health expert
Hear about the fight against mining and coal seam gas from leading activists in the prime agricultural region of the Liverpool Plains – who recently spearheaded a blockade that resulted in Santos cancelling plans for a CSG pilot in the area. Watch a short video that gives a great visual presentation of the landscape and hear from Doctors for the Environment.
The debate about mining and coal seam gas on prime agricultural land in NSW is heating up, at a time when food security is becoming an increasing global concern. More than half of NSW is covered by titles for coal, mineral or CSG exploration or production but the question of what this means for food production is yet to be answered.
The absence of real commitment to identifying, protecting and preserving agricultural land has led to continued uncertainty for farmers. It also undermines our ability to control quality, price and availability in an increasingly resource-scarce and climate-change affected environment.
Cost of $15/$10 (SFFA members & concessions) includes light refreshments and helps cover costs for this event.
Presentations include:
- Utter Madness – 7 minute video that gives a great visual presentation of the landscape in the contested Liverpool Plains (Caroona)
- Prue Green – Executive Officer, Caroona Coal Action Group (CCAG)
- Rosemary Nankivell – CSG Committee Chairperson, CCAG, an organiser of the recent successful blockade against Santos
- Helen Redmond – Doctors for the Environment
WHEN: Monday, 6 February; arrive 6pm for refreshments and a 6.30pm start. Presentations and Q&A conclude 8pm.
WHERE: Sydney Mechanics School of Arts, 280 Pitt St, Sydney (near Town Hall station)
Cost: $15 / $10 members & concessions includes light refreshments
RSVP for catering purposes to [email protected], phone 0410 145 473 or on Facebook.
The forum will be preceded by Sydney Food Fairness Alliance AGM from 5pm, which all are welcome to attend.
