BVFA Research and Reports
Food insecurity has always been present in the Bow Valley, but it wasn't always visible to everyone, especially those in more privileged positions. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to attention the vulnerabilities in our food systems and it has become increasing clear that we need to create regional food systems that do not rely on global supply chains, charity, and volunteers. This report shares what we have learned during the pandemic, raises questions about the current inequities in our food systems, and looks to the future of food sovereignty in the Bow Valley.
Since the BVFA was established in 2016, the group has discussed a range of food issues in the Bow Valley. While having these discussions, the group discovered that little research existed that records what these issues are and how they affect communities in the Bow Valley. In response to requests from the BVFA and in partnership with the University of Calgary and the University of Manitoba, this project uses community-based research to help fill these gaps, guiding the work of the BVFA and informing communities about key food system strengths and issues.
Thank you to the Banff Canmore Community Foundation for the financial support for these research and reports. This was also generously supported through the Canada Research Chair program of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) made available by Dr. Marit Rosol and Dr. Annette Desmarais. It was designed and conducted in partnership with the BVFA by Dr. Lauren Kepkiewicz, a postdoctoral researcher specializing in food movements, food sovereignty, and food systems in Canada.
Research and Reports by other Organizations
The Global Nutrition Report is a leading independent assessment of the state of global nutrition. The data-led report is produced annually to highlight progress and challenges. It aims to inspire governments, donors, civil society organisations, businesses and others to act to end malnutrition in all its forms.
The 2020 Global Nutrition Report looks beyond global and national patterns, revealing significant inequalities in nutrition outcomes within countries and populations. Based on the best-available data, in-depth analysis and expert opinion rooted in evidence, the report identifies critical actions to achieve nutrition equity. Everyone deserves access to healthy, affordable food and quality nutrition care.
This report shares the average monthly costs of the Alberta Nutritious Food Basket (ANFB) based on food prices collected over a four-day timeframe in specific communities across Alberta during the third week of June, 2015.
Food Secure Canada is a pan-Canadian alliance of organizations and individuals working together to advance food security and food sovereignty through three interlocking goals: zero hunger, healthy and safe food, and sustainable food systems.