Bite by Bite: Supporting Biodiversity Through Everyday Food Choices - Brisbane - Citizen COP 2026

Community Cooking for Resilience: Healthy, Plant-Based Meals Join us at Jingsi Books & Café for a welcoming and interactive community cooking experience that brings together healthy eating, practical cooking skills and community resilience. This unique green building can also be transformed into a disaster shelter when needed, providing a fitting setting to explore how communities can build resilience while learning, sharing and connecting. During this three-hour workshop, qualified nutritionists and dietitians will lead a hands-on, plant-based cooking demonstration, sharing easy, nutritious recipes and practical tips for incorporating more plant-based foods into everyday meals. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions and get expert advice on healthy eating, meal planning and nutrition, as well as to develop practical cooking skills and connect with others through shared learning and informal networking. Whether you’re new to plant-based cooking or simply looking for fresh ideas, everyone is welcome. The venue is wheelchair accessible. This is a public session by Griffith University and the Tzu Chi Foundation Brisbane and kidly hosted by the Jing Si Books and Cafe. For any questions or support, please contact: Susan Fong | [email protected] Jasmine Er | [email protected] Connie Gan | [email protected] About Citizen COP Australia Citizen COP Australia is a decentralised, people-powered movement running alongside the global COPs in 2026. Enabled by People For Nature, but intentionally independent and distributed, Citizen COP invites communities, organisations, schools, businesses, artists, and local groups across Australia to host their own events during the COP period. Rather than a single central event, Citizen COP is a nationwide network of conversations, workshops, and actions that bring global climate and nature discussions into local communities. It connects people to science, solutions, and each other, strengthening civic engagement and ensuring citizen voices contribute to Australia’s climate and nature conversations. https://www.peoplefornature.org.au/citizen-cop About People For Nature People For Nature is a volunteer-powered environmental charity empowering communities through climate and biodiversity education, citizen conservation, and science. We believe that when Australians understand and connect with nature, they’re more likely to protect it — safeguarding our climate, ecosystems, and well-being. Your tax-deductible donation helps us bring initiatives like Citizen COP Australia to life and inspire real change for the planet. https://www.peoplefornature.org.au/donate