Amid rising food insecurity and cuts to federal nutrition programs, leaders at Climate Week NYC explore how food can be a tool for health, equity, and community resilience.
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Immersive ‘Catalyst Coffee’ Reading During Climate Week Takes Attendees Inside Barista Union Campaign
“Catalyst Coffee” pulls back the curtain on the deeply personal stories behind people’s choices to support or oppose the formation of a union.
School Meals Can Nourish Children—and Regenerate the Food System
Regenerative school meals can nourish children, support farmers, and fight climate change—but they urgently need investment, panelists say at Climate Week NYC 2025.
“I Try To Do Things Differently”: A Climate Week Conversation With Brazil’s First Lady ‘Janja’ da Silva
Building political will and addressing complex modern challenges means changing the ways we think about who’s involved in creating solutions, First Lady da Silva says.
Sustainability Leaders Face Growing Pressure in an Uncertain Food Landscape
Food sustainability leaders are facing new and evolving challenges in the U.S., from shifting policy priorities to regulatory and trade uncertainty. On the morning of Wednesday, September 24, Food Tank hosted “The Sustainability Leadership Summit: Strategies for Founders, CSOs, and…
Supporting Farmers Is Key to Combating the Climate Crisis
From soil health and land protection to agrivoltaics and smart solar strategies, farmers have vital power to drive climate transformation.
There Can Be No Climate Advocacy Movement Without Arts, Culture, and Music
During Climate Week NYC, an evening of singers, poets, visual artists, drag queens, chefs, and theater makers demonstrated the transformative power of creativity.
From Beans to Butterflies: Rethinking Food for People and Planet
By bringing creative approaches to business, restaurant cuisine, and packaged food products, we can help consumers support planetary health.
Seeing the Signs: Pioneering New Tools to Get Ahead of Future Food Crises
With new and better tools, it’s possible to identify the early signs of food crises, helping us saves lives and livelihoods.
Tackling Food Waste Is “One of the Most Immediate Solutions That We Can Be Doing Now”
Food waste solutions are a win-win for multiple crises facing the world today, panelists said during an event at Climate Week NYC.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: EPA Proposes Emissions Reporting Rollback, Malawi Introduces GenAI for Farmers, WTO Acts on Overfishing
New global rules, AI tools, and trade disputes are changing how farmers, governments, and consumers navigate a shifting food system.
“Chefs Change the World” Summit Brings Chefs to the Table at Climate Week NYC
“Chefs are on the frontlines of climate every day, sourcing from farmers, shaping what diners eat, and influencing how communities understand food. Their voices carry far beyond the plate.”
Leading with Purpose: Food Tank’s Summit Bridges Sectors for Climate Action
Join sustainability leaders, food industry executives, and bold changemakers that are breaking down silos across sectors to accelerate scalable climate solutions.
Food Tank’s New Play Highlights the Real Price of a Cup of Coffee
“How do I engage with the person serving me my latte/tea/juice? Do I see them as a human being with needs and desires? Where did my beverage’s ingredients come from? What resources were needed to contain/hold the beverage that’s now in my stomach? Who cleans the toilets in the bathroom that I just ran into and used quickly?”
“A Food Waste Breakthrough” Summit Aligns Industry, Science, and Policy for Climate Action
“Reducing food waste is a fast, cost-effective way to cut greenhouse gas emissions while boosting food security, saving households and businesses money, and easing pressure on land and water.”






