Danielle Nierenberg
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Danielle Nierenberg is President of Food Tank and an expert on sustainable agriculture and food issues. She has written extensively on gender and population, the spread of factory farming in the developing world and innovations in sustainable agriculture.

How Kids’ Books Can Remind Us of the Joy of Food Systems Transformation

Spotlighting books about food for young readers is central to the goal of strengthening youth voices and empowering advocates of all ages.

After COP28, ‘We Finally Have a Floor To Stand On.’ Where Do We Go From Here?

COP28 wasn’t perfect, but the food movement made incredible gains that should be celebrated.

Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Saturday, Dec. 10

Food and agriculture systems are taking center stage at COP28 on Food, Agriculture, and Water Day.

Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Saturday, Dec. 9

COP28 is highlighting calls for action regarding the meat industry, food loss and waste, and social equity in climate transformation.

Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Friday, Dec. 8

COP28 is calling governments, corporations, and philanthropists together, with youth and education taking center stage.

Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Thursday, Dec. 7

Policymakers, scientists, advocates, farmers, and youth from around the world are already putting food systems front-and-center at the UN Climate Change Conference.

Saving Seeds Today Protects Food Systems Tomorrow

Seed saving is offers a way to regain control over food production and build resilient and local food systems.

Raising a Toast to Planet-Friendly Wine, Beer, and Spirits

Whether they’re making wine, beer, spirits, or a non-alcoholic beverage, many producers are finding creative and sustainable approaches to biodiversity, carbon-neutrality, and procurement.

Water is Life. Water is Food. Leave No One Behind.

World Food Day is not only a day—it’s a jumping-off point for action year-round.

We Owe it to Ourselves—to Our Society—to Be Eating More Seafood

Blue foods—including fish, seafood, ocean plants, and more—are vital to the global economy.

Opportunities to Dive into the World of Sustainable Food Systems

We’ve been busy here at Food Tank—and we have even more exciting events coming up!

With Climate Week Coming Up, It’s Time to Act on Climate Change and Food

A stellar lineup of speakers and moderators will inspire and empower at Food Tank’s Climate Week Summit on September 14th!

From Farm to Planet, Lessons on Building Multigenerational Farming and Food Systems

Conversations with family farmers, retailers, food producers, journalists, chefs, and advocates serve as a reminder that we all have a role to play in supporting farmers.

To Create Lasting, Collaborative Food System Solutions, We Need to Learn By Listening

If more collaborative research methods can help mitigate climate change, build sustainability, and address inequities, why aren’t they more widespread?

Want to Solve the Climate Crisis? Let Youth Advocates Lead the Way

Youth advocates aren’t just part of the solution—they are the solution. Young people are leading movements and making sustainability a reality.

Finding Childcare is Near-Impossible in Rural Communities. Bipartisan Policies Can Fix That.

In the U.S., about three-quarters of farm families have faced childcare challenges over the past five years.

Just Announced! See the Incredible Lineup for Our Chicago Summit

Join Food Tank in Chicago as we explore strategies to empower eaters, expand food access, and create healthier food environments.

Through Urban Food Systems, We Can Transform Food Policy And Nutrition Access—Starting Right Now

More than half the world’s population resides in cities and by 2050, 70 percent of the world could live in urban areas.

Where Are We? Let’s Take Stock Of Progress In Our Food and Agriculture Systems

The U.N. Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment is coming up. This is what we’re looking ahead to.

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