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.
Events
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.
Exploring the Intersection of Climate Action and Nutrition Security
In honor of Earth Day, Food Systems for the Future is organizing an event to explore methane mitigation efforts and what they might mean for nutrition security.
From Local to Global: Harnessing Family Farming for a Sustainable Future
More than 200 participants gathered from 55 countries to discuss the challenges family farmers face across the globe, as well as opportunities to better support and prioritize their efforts.
20 Organizations Cultivating the Food Movement in Atlanta
These organizations are supporting local food producers and regional economies, offering educational resources and agricultural training, and working to ensure that their neighbors don’t go hungry.
Pioneering the Future of Food: Student Innovators Lead the Way in National STEM Challenge
Students recognized through the National STEM Challenge will present their work in Washington D.C. to celebrate innovations in food security, agriculture technology, and more.
The Periodic Table of Food Initiative: Illuminating the Mysteries of What We Eat
Through the Periodic Table of Food Initiative researchers are working to understand the 26,000 biomolecules in our food.
Is it Possible to Talk About All Things Food in One Day? We’re Doing it Next Week!
Food Tank’s annual All Things Food Summit at SXSW will feature 60+ speakers, talks, film viewings, live performance, sky tours led by NASA, and more.
Good Food Policy Can Be Our Love Letter to the Next Generation
Last year, Food Tank held two Summits tied to the National Strategy, and we have several more coming up this year to get into the nitty-gritty of building a better food system.
The Rockefeller Foundation and HHS Look to Accelerate the Adoption of Food is Medicine
The Rockefeller Foundation is committing an additional US$80 million to Food is Medicine programs.
Solutions on Screen: The Power of Documentaries to Spur Food Systems Change
From Wild Hope to Abundance, new documentaries are emerging to spotlight solutions for eaters and the planet.
Elevating the Role of Herbal Medicine in Food Systems
The virtual herbal education summit will elevate an understanding around plant medicine and its role in food and agriculture systems.
‘Little Peasants’ Takes Audiences Behind the Closed Doors of a Workers’ Organizing Campaign
Little Peasants puts audience members in baristas’ shoes and reveals the tactics employers use to thwart organizing efforts.
Empowering Municipalities for Climate-Resilient Food Security in Canada
After winning the Smart Cities Challenge, the County of Wellington implemented two pilot programs to reinforce climate-resilient food security.
See What Food Tank Has Planned for 2024!
Here is a sneak peek of some incredible programming and ways you can join us!
Fostering Student Empowerment through Noosa’s 2024 Youth-Led Summit
Learn how young leaders in Noosa are driving positive change at the 2024 Custodians of Place – Youth Climate Conference, where they’ll share and celebrate their impactful actions for a sustainable future.
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.
Turning the Tide: Investors Prioritize Agriculture in Net Zero Framework
By reclassifying the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sector as “high impact,” the investment community is taking an important step in aligning their work with climate goals.
Building Power in Food Systems through Social Cohesion: ‘You Have to Mobilize Together’
Million Belay believes in a model for food systems that is grounded in communities, promoting a goal of food sovereignty
From Awareness to Action: What’s Next for the Fight to End Food Loss and Waste
Food waste experts say the world has reached a “reckoning point” on food loss and waste.
