ELTA SMITH
Food systems and food policy researcher and writer.
Recent Articles
I write about the future of food and the connections between our food systems, the environment and public health.
A Legal Right to Food: Tackling Root Causes of Food Insecurity
As a food systems researcher, I’m deeply invested in transforming food and farming practices to work better for everyone. My recent food systems manifesto outlines…
Cultivating Change: Seeds of Food System Transformation
Where can we find inspiration for food systems transformation? In recent years, Wales and Scotland have emerged as pioneers in progressive governance and food policy,…
Beyond Party Promises: What the UK Really Needs for Food Policy
With an election fast approaching, what are UK parties promising when it comes to food and farming? Perhaps more importantly, what’s missing? The urgency for…
Food for Thought: Tackling food waste in the UK
One insightful comment on my recent food system manifesto really hit home: a focus on food waste reduction strategies across the food chain would be…
Strategic Policy and Research Advisory
on food, the environment and human health
I’m Elta Smith, an independent researcher and writer who generates ideas and produces insights for people who care deeply about food, the environment and human health.
Projects
My projects have addressed pressing issues related to antimicrobial resistance, climate change, open science, emerging technologies, biodiversity, and consumer behaviours. I believe that making better decisions means embracing complexity and the interrelationships between what we know and how we act.
