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U.S. Policy Changes Will Have Consequences for Food Systems Globally
The new administration is already reshaping global food systems, affecting humanitarian aid, public health, and global peace.
Ask ‘Why?’ to Build a More Equitable, Sustainable Food System
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150+ Thought Leaders Issue a Stark Warning for Food Systems. What’s Next?
High-level change must be accompanied by local action, and grassroots efforts have a critical role to play in future-proofing food systems.
How You Can Help California Wildfire Relief Efforts, and a Note on the Climate Crisis
Organizations in Southern California are in need of food, funds, and volunteers to help them continue providing crticial assistance to people impacted by the devastating wildfires.
Will this Be the Year We Truly Rethink the Rules of the Food System?
There is a lot to be optimistic about this year, and it’s possible to have food and agriculture systems that prioritize justice, care, nourishment, deliciousness, and health.
Helping Kids Grow Up in Strong Food Communities
How do we encourage children to join us all in celebrating diverse foodways, uplifting farmers, and—ultimately—being part of strong food communities?
Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Monday, Nov. 18
The negotiations and decisions on the table at COP29 this week are life-or-death questions for the future of the planet.
Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Sunday, Nov. 17
Rest Day at COP29 offers an opportunity to take stock, regroup, and strategize for the second half of the Conference to drive progress.
Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Saturday, Nov. 16
Experts call for the finance that can drive the transformation of food and agriculture systems.
Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Friday, Nov. 15
New estimates of the funding needed to close the funding gap for climate action are emerging, but it remains to be seen if global leaders will step up.
Voting for Change: How the Next U.S. Election Will Shape Our Food Systems
There are representatives to vote for up and down the ballot who can help build more nourishing, equitable food and agriculture systems.
School-Supported Agriculture Can Nourish Students and Communities
School-supported agriculture can to help local farmers, foster equity, and nourish young people with fresh, healthy meals.
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!
Food Workers Deserve Fair Wages. End Of Story
The living wage for a family of four in the U.S. is just over US$25 per hour, but the federal minimum wage continues to sit at just US$7.25 per hour.
Feeding Kids an Understanding of Why Food Matters
These 26 organizations around the world are working tirelessly to teach kids about nutrition, gardening, and cooking.
Cookbooks Helping Us Cut Food Waste—And Save The Planet—Starting With Our Next Meal
In the U.S. “almost half of all food waste is generated in our homes,” according to data from ReFED.
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.
It’s Time to Put Our Money Where Our Mouth Is—Literally
Ignoring hunger will lead to trillions of dollars in costs associated with the social, economic, and environmental consequences.
To Change Our Food Systems ‘We Need The Political Will.’
This country making important progress in some policy areas, while other aspects of the food system remain tricky to transform. That’s why we all have to roll up our sleeves and get to work, bringing a better food system to life.
