Innovation for Sustainability

Celebrating Food that Tastes Good and Does Good

The Food Sustainability Media Awards honors journalists whose work raises awareness around sustainable food, agriculture, and nutrition. At a special evening event, eco-chef Tom Hunt shared his experience as a chef and activist and his food philosophy.

18 Organizations Promoting Regenerative Agriculture Around the Globe

Food Tank has created a list of 18 organizations dedicated to progressively improving agro-ecosystems and livelihoods all over the world.

Can New Report Bring Transparency to the Food System?

Kavita Sharma talks about how a groundbreaking, new TEEBAgriFood Report helps create a more sustainable food system by shifting agriculture and food policy towards human, social and environmental health perspectives.

Agriculture’s Silicon Valley Hopes to Attract Entrepreneurs Addressing the Food System

The Yield Lab and The Yield Lab Institute invest, accelerate, and mentor agri-tech companies around the world.

Cultivate a Sustainable Future with Seeds & Chips Global Food Innovation Summit

The Seeds&Chips Global Food Innovation Summit is incorporating a new voice in the continued search for solutions to climate change and feeding the increasing population.

Enhancing Human and Planetary Health by Improving Agriculture

Dr. Harpinder Sandhu discusses the value of social, human, and natural capital in the agriculture and food systems and how the TEEBAgriFood report guides policymakers to a more sustainable food system.

Marc Buckley Wants Us to See the World Differently

Marc Buckley tells Food Tank about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and his work spearheading a sustainable food and beverage company.

Winners of the 2018 Foundation for New York’s Strongest’s Food Waste Grant Announced

The winners of the Foundation for New York’s Strongest micro-grant winners have been announced, recognizing innovative action against food waste in New York’s bid to be zero waste by 2030.

New Global Report Reveals Crucial Connections Between Food, the Environment, and Human Health

Renowned resource economist Dr. Anil Markandya discusses the methodologies used by TEEBAgriFood Report, and their role in addressing the challenges of monetizing non-economic aspects of the food and agriculture system.

20 Good Food Reads for Spring

Now that spring is here, Food Tank has selected 20 great new books for you to read this season—from food politics to personal memoirs by iconic chefs and more.

“The Environment is our Economy”

Focusing on food waste, biodiversity, and externalities. Dr. Abdou Tenkouano discusses how the new TEEB AgriFood report optimizes all three.

Paraguay’s Self-Sustaining Agricultural School Helps Rural Students Learn and Earn

High school students in Paraguay become entrepreneurs when a microfinance institution takes over their agricultural high school.

Food System Framework “Forces you to avoid silo thinking”

Dr. Hussain’s work focuses on the economics of ecosystems and the environment. In this interview, he discusses a new, ground-breaking report from TEEBAgriFood that outlines a novel, holistic approach to examining our food system.

Enroll Now! Free Online Course on Sustainable Food Systems

The free online course “Sustainable Food Systems: a Mediterranean Perspective” is designed to prepare students to work in the agri-food system and meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Using Blockchain Technology to Bring Transparency to Food

Initially thought of as a tool for banking, blockchain technology has continued to develop and new research shows it can increase sustainability, efficiency, and transparency in the food system.

Fighting Climate Change on the Farm: Share Your Stories!

Agriculture is both a contributor and a potential solution to climate change. Tell Food Tank what ideas excite you!

“Sustainable Agriculture and Healthy Food Consumption Behaviors Go Together”

Pretty is on the Steering Committee for a new report from TEEB AgriFood. This report addresses how to evaluate our food system in the context of agriculture, ecology, and human health on a global level.

Soil Microbes “Key to the function of agricultural systems”

Dr. Kristine Nichols is a Soil Microbiologist. Her research focuses on the microbes living in soil and how to make soil more productive.

Join the Young Champions of the Earth! Apply Now!

U.N. Environment Programme invites young adults with ideas for environmental sustainability to apply for 2018 Young Champions of the Earth award.

Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition YES! Finalist Chris Maughan on Agroecology Innovations for Social Justice and Sustainability

BCFN Alumni Chris Maughan describes the rise of the agroecology movement, the biggest obstacles to agroecological development, and how the SHIFFT project is working to support agroecological innovations across Europe.

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