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Climate Week NYC Summit – Building Resilient Food Systems For All
2024-09-27 09:00 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) | The Greene Space, 44 Charlton St, New York, NY, 10014, United States
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.
Join virtually by watching the YouTube live stream.
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

Creative Writing Series: A Poet must look at the Moon: Poetic devices workshop
2024-09-27 12:30 - 13:30 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Use poetic devices to enliven the minutiae of everyday life in your poetry!  Drawing inspiration from Billy Ray Belcourt, this session will introduce you to metaphor and enjambment as the building blocks of imagery.
“A Poet must look at the moon sometimes to remember that there is a trace of the cosmic already inside him.”  Poetry Class by Billy Ray Belcourt
This in-person workshop will be delivered by visiting instructor, Mugarura Jedidiah.
Please note:
Registration for this event is limited.
A light lunch will be provided. Registrants will be asked to submit their dietary requirements.
Event location is TBD.
