COP28 is highlighting calls for action regarding the meat industry, food loss and waste, and social equity in climate transformation.
Climate Change
Building a More Sustainable Meat Industry with Data, Partnerships, and Collaboration
The North American Meat Institute is prioritizing data sharing to help meat companies transition to more sustainable practices.
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.
Op-Ed | Climate and Nutrition Can No Longer Be Ships That Pass In the Night
Climate champions may be missing opportunities to act by ignoring the nutrition space.
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.
Op-Ed | Look to Local Food Policies for Climate Hope
Pioneering local governments are transforming food systems in their communities, showing the world that change is possible.
Pay-What-You-Can Farm Stands Flourish Amidst Soaring Food Insecurity and Inflation in the U.S.
The rise of pay-what-you-can farm stands is becoming a beacon of hope amidst the persistent challenges of food insecurity and inflation across the United States.
Hope in the Water to Premiere on PBS Summer 2024
Embark on a global journey with Hope in the Water, a character-driven docuseries premiering on PBS in Summer 2024.
From the Ground Up: Grassroots Movement Transforms Public Food Supply Chains, Paving the Way for Justice and Equity
Food Chain Workers Alliance and HEAL Food Alliance shed light on the transformative power of value-based food purchasing in challenging corporate dominance over institutional procurement markets.
Revolutionizing Agrifood Systems: A Blueprint for a Sustainable Future
Read this new report to learn about the vital role of agrifood systems in addressing climate challenges and promoting prosperity.
Report Finds That Agriculture Is Breaching Several Planetary Boundaries
The planetary boundaries framework looks at human’s impact on the environment more holistically than just focusing on greenhouse gasses and climate change.
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!
WWF Releases New Framework to Drive Positive Food Systems Transformation
There is an urgent need for food systems change. A new framework for decision makers can help implement and scale ideas that have transformative impact.
Open Letter to Event Organizers: NYC Climate Week and the 78th U.N. General Assembly
Tiny but mighty, beans can help fix the future. That’s why they must be on the menu—and the agenda—at all events.
9 Organizations Helping Hawaiian Communities Impacted by Wildfires
These organizations are looking for volunteers, food and other essentials, and funds as they work to help communities impacted by the devastating wildfires on Maui and Big Island.
Devastating Storm Delivers Unprecedented Blow to Vermont’s Farmers
A historic storm wreaked havoc in Vermont, unleashing nearly nine inches of rain and leaving the state’s farmers reeling from the aftermath.
New Report from Chicago Council and Rockefeller Foundation Charts Path to Zero Hunger in an Equitable World Amid Global Crises
A new report offers a framework of hope, envisioning a hunger-free world and community-based decision making.
New York City Commits to 33 Percent Reduction in Food-Based Emissions by 2030 to Combat Climate Change
New York City Mayor’s Office of Food Policy announced the city’s commitment to reducing food-based emissions by 33 percent by 2030.
AgriPath: Working to Benefit Women and Youth Smallholders in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia
Three organizations have partnered in the development of Agripath, a project which will test the effectiveness of digital, in-person, and hybrid extension services across five countries over five years.
Is ‘Climate-Smart Agriculture’ the Right Approach?
The USDA’s investment in climate-smart agriculture is raising questions among key players in the sustainable agriculture movement.
