This year’s Milan Urban Food Policy Pact Global Forum will be on the topic of Growing Resilience: Sustainable Food to tackle the Climate Emergency. Food Tank’s president, Danielle Nierenberg, will serve as the event’s Master of Ceremonies.
Food Talk Live: Frances Moore Lappe
Frances Moore Lappe is the author of Diet for a Small Planet, a landmark book published in 1971 that illustrated the relationship between food, agriculture, and environmental degradation. For the 50th anniversary of the book’s publication, she joins Food Tank to discuss the path toward a more sustainable food system.
Are Young People Really Eating Less Meat?
Young people are buying and eating more meat than older generations, according to new research from the World Resources Institute.
Asian Pacific Islander Voices: Books on Food and Culture
Food Tank’s book list centers Asian and Pacific Islander voices and showcases books on AAPI food and culture.
Why Are Diets and Biodiversity Linked?
Building more healthy, sustainable, and resilient food systems is central to reversing biodiversity loss, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and ensuring food security for everyone.
Europe Advances Farm to Fork Strategy with New Sustainability Code of Conduct
A recently signed Code of Conduct in Europe aims to improve sustainability in food businesses, but some NGOs are concerned that the Code is not enough to support sustainable food systems.
Apeel Sciences Secures New Funding to Fight Food Waste
The food science company plans to use the investments to increase sustainability in supply chains.
Climate Feis – Food Growing Discussion
The Skye Climate Feis is a climate and environmental education festival in Northwest Scotland offering in-person and online events ahead of the COP26. Food Tank’s president, Danielle Nierenberg, will contribute to the Festival’s online discussion on the benefits of growing your own food.
20 Foragers Inspiring Environmental Awareness
The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred a renewed interest in foraging. These educators are helping others do so safely and sustainably.
Meat Sector Solutions Must Be Inclusive: “Food Systems Touch All People”
A white paper focuses on a systems-based approach to promote a more sustainable meat sector.
Brooklyn Chef Addresses Food Sustainability Through Art
Brooklyn-based chef and artist Jen Monroe envisions how environmental degradation will affect the future of food.
FOOD. NATURE. PEOPLE. A blueprint to build thriving, sustainable food systems
During this half-day digital event, Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) and its partners will present solutions to tackle the food system crisis. Food Tank’s president, Danielle Nierenberg, will serve as a discussion moderator at this event.
New Report Shows Sustainability in Global Aquaculture
A recent report in Nature details the growth and promise of the global aquaculture industry.
Calling All Storytellers Passionate About Food and Climate Action
25 Storytellers will advance to The Lexicon Total Storytelling Masterclass and learn how to produce location-based stories of agrobiodiversity for the initiative.
25 Books on Food Tank’s Summer 2021 Reading List
Just in time for summer, Food Tank is highlighting 25 books that celebrate local ingredients, explore the intersection of food and technology, and inspire eaters to take action.
How Can Consumers Eat Well Without Wrecking the Planet?
Can consumers eat well without wrecking the planet? How does plant-based meat fit in the picture? Experts unpack how dietary choices impact the food system.
18 Chefs Promoting Biodiversity For a Healthier Planet
These chefs are using their kitchens to help preserve the world’s biodiversity.
Pinduoduo Food Systems Forum: Building a More Resilient Food System with Technology
Hosted by Pinduoduo, a Chinese online agricultural marketplace, this event will address how technology can support a better food system. Food Tank’s president, Danielle Nierenberg, will moderate a panel discussion on how consumers can eat more sustainably.
Can Transparent Supply Chains Empower Consumers?
Envisible uses sensor technology to record and verify the freshness of its seafood products.
New Report Finds Consumers Are Increasingly Prioritizing Sustainability
A growing number of consumers want to see businesses adopt more sustainable practices.
