Food Tank and the Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph present…

Building Resilient Food Systems For All

2024 Climate Week NYC Summit
Friday, September 27th
9:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
WNYC-NPR / The Greene Space
44 Charlton St, New York, NY 10014

In an era of increasing global threats, the resilience of our food systems is paramount. This event will explore the essential elements of a resilient food system. Through engaging panel discussions, we will delve into strategies for building resilience across these dimensions and shaping a more sustainable food future.

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Run of Show (All Speakers Listed Are Confirmed)

9:30 a.m. Welcome

• Evan Fraser, Professor; Director, Arrell Food Institute
• Danielle Nierenberg, President, Food Tank

Fireside Chat with Shakuntala Thilsted

• Shakuntala Thilsted, Director, Nutrition, Health and Food Security Impact Area Platform, CGIAR Confirmed
• Moderated by Danielle Nierenberg, President, Food Tank Confirmed

Linking Food, Climate, and Health: Creating a Collaborative Path of Resilience

• Jessica Fanzo, Professor of Climate and Director of the Food for Humanity Initiative, Columbia Climate School
• John de la Parra, Director, Global Food Portfolio, The Rockefeller Foundation
• Christine Datz-Romero, Executive Director, Lower East Side Ecology Center
• Steven Jennings, Stakeholder Relations & Brand Lead, Health & Sustainability, Ahold Delhaize USA
• Moderated by Danielle Nierenberg, President, Food Tank

Fireside Chat with David Laborde

• David Laborde, Director of Agrifood Economics, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Confirmed
• Moderated by Danielle Nierenberg, President, Food Tank Confirmed

The Next Generation of Changemakers

• Erika Xananine Calvillo Ramirez, Indigenous Climate Justice and Food Systems Advocate, Youth Ambassador, Plant Based Treaty
• Navin Durbhakula, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Food 4 Thought, Student at Harvard
• Gareth Gransaull, Co-Executive Director, Re-Generation
• Nika Moeini, Founder, Youth Climate Save Canada
• Moderated by Bryan Walsh, editorial director at Vox overseeing the climate, tech, and world teams, and editor of Vox’s Future Perfect section.

Fostering Innovation on the Path to Resilience

• Riana Lynn, Founder, Journey Foods
• Julia Collins, Founder, Planet FWD
• Philip Teverow, Co-Founder, Yolele
• Merijn Dols, Managing Partner, Future Economy Forum
• Moderated by Danielle Nierenberg, President, Food Tank

Closing Call to Action

• Evan Fraser, Professor; Director, Arrell Food Institute
• Danielle Nierenberg, President, Food Tank