To truly transform food systems or address the root causes of the polycrisis we are facing, technical solutions will not be enough.
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.
WWF Introduces Global Performance Standards to Curb Environmental Impacts of Food Production
WWF releases plan to reduce the environmental impact of food production.
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.
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.
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 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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Seeds for Resilience Strengthens Genebanks Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Seeds for Resilience is helping genebanks in sub-Saharan Africa safeguard vital, diverse crops to thrive in a changing climate.
Transforming Chennai with Rooftop Gardens
In Chennai, CUFI is revolutionizing urban spaces with rooftop gardens, promoting community health, sustainability, and empowerment.
As Food Workers Face Extreme Heat, Policymakers’ Commitments Must Be More Than Just Hot Air
US Department of Labor proposes new rule that will increase greater protection for farmworkers against increasingly severe hot temperatures, but it has yet to be adopted or enacted on a national level.
IPES-Food Report Highlights the Importance of Territorial Markets
Territorial markets help build resilient food systems, according to the new IPES-Food report.
Table2Farms: Innovating Composting to Combat Climate Change
Table2Farms is leveraging technology and community partnerships to scale up composting efforts and fight the climate crisis.
To Solve Climate and Food Challenges, We Need Ambitious Ideas Like These
We have to confront the challenges our world faces head-on. That takes courage, accountability, and a willingness to self-reflect and figure out how to do better.
We Need to Change the Conversation about Food and Climate. Here’s What Leaders Have to Say
The climate conversation often centers heavily on carbon. But the pandemic showed us the need for resilient supply chains, and nature-friendly farming has benefits that go beyond that.
Dispatch from London Climate Action Week
Tens of thousands of advocates, researchers, business and financial leaders, policymakers, and more have gathered in the the UK to discuss how we can mobilize funding and policy support to transition to a greener climate.
