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Name: CIMMYT “Crops that Nourish”
Start: 2024-10-10
End: 2024-10-11
Location: Washington D.C.

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A resilient food system must center farmers and support communities in producing their own food, panelists said at Climate Week NYC.

A more resilient food system is one that fosters creative innovation and empowers local communities, panelists said during “Building Resilient Food Systems For All,” a Climate Week NYC Summit held in partnership with the Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph.

During a Climate Week NYC event hosted by Food Tank and World Food Program USA, panelists made the case to a packed crowd that the future can be bright if we work hard to make it so.

During a Summit hosted by Food Tank and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) during Climate Week NYC, panelists connected the dots between ecosystem health, food waste, and policy levers that can be utilized to protect the future of the climate.

Strengthening land—and those who steward it—is central to creating a more resilient and nourishing future, panelists said at Climate Week.

At a Climate Week NYC event co-hosted by Food Tank and the James Beard Foundation, panelists discussed the central role restaurants and farms play in creating climate progress as key players in producing food.

Climate Change

Community Food Security And Health Equity Are The Backbones Of Climate Progress

A resilient food system must center farmers and support communities in producing their own food, panelists said at Climate Week NYC.

Agriculture

Easy and ‘Modern’ Isn’t Always the Best Way: The Promise of Sustainable, Humane Pig Farming

Kody McCleary, a 24 year old producer, says that maintaining the family farm for the next generation is his number one goal.

Food Tank

Creating a Ripple Effect: Pushing Brands and Retailers Toward Sustainability

Jason Buechel, CEO of Whole Foods Market explains how brands can differentiate themselves in the market and navigate change without compromising on sustainability.

Food Security

Op-Ed | Conflict Threatens to Generate Another Cycle of Refugee Seeds

The current conflict in the Middle East is putting some of the most desert-adapted seed collections in the world at risk.

Agriculture

Shaping the Future of Food: Global Experts Convene for Crops that Nourish

Food, agriculture, and environmental health experts will come together for the Crops that Nourish Convening to build a global agenda for crops that nourish people and the planet.

Press Release

WWF Introduces Global Performance Standards to Curb Environmental Impacts of Food Production

WWF releases plan to reduce the environmental impact of food production.

Climate Change

Climate Label Legislation Could Empower Eaters to Make Eco-Friendly Food Choices

The Voluntary Food Climate Labeling Act would offer eaters insight into the climate impact of their diet.

Biodiversity

Resilient Food Systems Rely On Empowered Communities and Data-Backed Storytelling

As food system risks become even more severe and unpredictable, diversification is our only way forward, panelists said at Climate Week NYC.

Climate Change

Harnessing The Power of Optimism To Address Crises of Hunger and Climate

Being optimistic means we understand what’s required of us and are willing to take on that uphill battle, panelists said at Climate Week NYC.

Climate Change

Climate Action Is A Unified Solution To Strengthen Soils, Cut Food Waste, And Nourish The Future

Ecosystem well-being is deeply tied to our own well-being as people and communities, panelists said during a Climate Week Summit.

Food Tank Summit

‘Biodiversity Is Our Real Crop Insurance:’ Good Land Stewardship As A Foundation of Climate Resilience

Strengthening land—and those who steward it—is central to creating a more resilient and nourishing future, panelists said at Climate Week.

Food Tank Summit

Restaurants And Farms Must Lead The Way in Empowering Consumers And Taking Meaningful Climate Action

Chefs and farmers don’t only feed us food. They feed us stories—so they have a responsibility to take climate action, panelists said at a Climate Week event.

Food Tank Lists

23 Fall Food and Agriculture Books to Discover Now

Discover 23 compelling fall reads that delve into the complexities of food systems, sustainability, and the untold stories of those who shape our plates.

Food Tank Newsletter

From Climate Week NYC To Rwanda To Azerbaijan, We Need To Keep Putting Pressure On Food and Climate Solutions

This fall, global leaders are pushing for urgent food and climate solutions at Climate Week NYC, COP 29 in Azerbaijan, and the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali. Don’t miss out on these critical conversations!

Farmers

Restoring Justice: Black Farmers Receive ‘Historic’ Payout from the USDA

Black farmers in the U.S. are receiving US$1.5 billion to address the discrimination they faced by the USDA.

Biodiversity

From Neglect to Nourishment: Africa’s New Plan to Revitalize Vegetable Biodiversity

The African Vegetable Biodiversity Rescue Plan aims to address hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and the climate crisis by rescuing and preserving Africa’s vegetable biodiversity.