Food Systems for the Future

🔎 During the breakout session co-hosted by Food Systems for the Future (FSF) and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) at the World Food Prize Foundation 2024 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogues, moderator Ertharin Cousin fostered a collaborative dialogue with Britt Groosman, Shirley Tarawali, Paul Newnham & Carlos M. Saviani on transitioning to lower methane food systems. Recognizing livestock as a leading driver of methane emissions while also a vital source of livelihoods and nutrition globally, panelists share their thoughts on pathways forward that deliver a better food system for People and Planet. Key insights included: ✅ We need to do more with less - including by driving efficiencies in livestock production and reducing meat waste in how we prepare and consume food. ✅Common ground exists across the ruminant meat and complementary protein value chains, including challenges in driving consumer demand and willingness to pay for more sustainable alternatives. ✅Bundling mitigation and animal health technologies can help achieve significant reductions in methane emissions, while also providing adaptation benefits. ✅The narrative must shift away from plant vs. animal source ‘protein’ to a narrative that centers around healthy, diverse diets and leans into and celebrates culture, heritage, and identity. How do we reimagine the role of meat in a meal to being complementary instead of the centerpiece? Overall, the session called for AMBITION, URGENCY, and IMAGINATION in driving collective action that will reduce methane emissions while ensuring nutrition security and sustainable livelihoods for all.

📢 Happening Tomorrow! Don’t miss your chance to join us for FSF and Environmental Defense Fund’s World Food Prize Foundation 2024 Breakout Session! We’ll be discussing “Methane Mitigation as a Part of the Triple Win,” focusing on barriers and opportunities for private sector action in sustainable food systems. ⏰ Last chance to register—secure your spot now! https://lnkd.in/ghPJ2Cih

📹 Hear directly from Secretary Tom Vilsack on the impact of our White Paper! Gain insights on how USDA and FSF’s & Boston Consulting Group (BCG)'s findings can drive transformative change in the agrifood system. Watch as Secretary Thomas Vilsack highlights the importance of enhanced MMRV systems in creating a sustainable future for farmers and investors alike. #AgrifoodSystems #SustainableAgriculture #MMRV #ClimateFinance #PublicPrivatePartnerships #FSF #BCG

🔔 New White Paper Launch Food Systems for the Future (FSF) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) are thrilled to announce the release of our White Paper, which highlights the critical need to catalyze investment in the agrifood system transition through enhanced measurement, monitoring, reporting, and verification (MMRV) systems. 💡 About the White Paper This White Paper tackles real-world challenges and presents practical solutions to spur catalytic change, unlock private capital, and leverage the power of public-private partnerships for transformative actions. Our findings demonstrate that effective MMRV systems are essential for overcoming key obstacles within carbon markets and driving agricultural transformation, as they provide the transparency, accountability, and reliability that investors need to evaluate the environmental impacts of regenerative farming practices. “We hope the recommendations within this White Paper will not only guide policy, technology, and financial innovation but also inspire a movement toward a more sustainable and equitable future for all.” – Ambassador Ertharin Cousin, FSF CEO & Founder Dive into the full White Paper and join us in fostering a resilient and sustainable agrifood system for future generations. 👉 Download the full report here or access it at the link below https://lnkd.in/gBT3fUqd We invite you to explore these findings and share your thoughts! #AgrifoodSystems #SustainableAgriculture #MMRV #ClimateFinance #PublicPrivatePartnerships #FSF #BCG

📣 Reminder: FSF and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) are hosting a side event at the World Food Prize Foundation 2024 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue! 📅 October 30th | 🕡 6:30 AM 📍 Des Moines, Iowa, Event Center, Room 304 Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the impact of a standardized MMRV system on sustainable agriculture and hear from leaders about mobilizing capital for climate-resilient food systems. With remarks from Hon. Thomas Vilsack, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture at United States and Special Envoy for Global Food Security Dr. Cary Fowler 📢 RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gDa5Ysfw For more info, please contact: cedric@fsfinstitute.net #SustainableAgriculture #MMRV #ClimateResilience #WorldFoodPrize2024

Thrilled to be part of the 2024 Borlaug Dialogue breakout sessions! 🌍 Register today and join us in exploring sustainable food systems and the private sector's role in creating change. Let's make a difference together! Register here: https://bit.ly/2vWAUbQ #FoodPrize24

"Achieving positive bioeconomy impact across today's political, economic, and ecological landscape requires food systems transformation." - FSF CEO Ertharin Cousin.

If you're attending the Global Bioeconomy Summit (GBS2024), don't miss "The Power of Many: Tackling Global Food System Challenges Through Innovation in a Bioeconomy Context," featuring our CEO, Ertharin Cousin, as a speaker. Looking forward to insightful discussions on food systems and innovation! #GlobalBioeconomy #FoodSystems #GBS2024

📣 FSF is proud to announce that we’ll be hosting in partnership with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a side event at the World Food Prize Foundation 2024 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue! 📅 October 30th 🕡 6:30 AM 📍 Des Moines, Iowa, Event Center, Room 304 This event will highlight the critical role of a standardized, affordable, and high-fidelity MMRV system in driving the transition to sustainable agriculture. 🌍 Leaders from the public and private sectors will share insights on unlocking private capital for climate-resilient food systems and building consensus on the way forward. For more information, please contact Cedric Habiyaremye at cedric@fsfinstitute.net Register for the 2024 Borlaug Dialogue here: https://lnkd.in/ghPJ2Cih #SustainableAgriculture #MMRV #ClimateResilience #WorldFoodPrize2024

🚨 Reminder 🚨 Don’t forget to register for our World Food Prize Foundation 2024 Breakout Session hosted by FSF in partnership with the Environmental Defense Fund! 🐄 We’ll be diving into "Methane Mitigation as a Part of the Triple Win: Barriers and Opportunities for Private Sector Action in the Ruminant Meat and Complementary Protein Sectors." This session is essential for anyone passionate about sustainable food systems and the private sector's role in creating lasting change. Register now: https://lnkd.in/ghPJ2Cih #SustainableFuture #MethaneMitigation #FoodSystems #WorldFoodPrize2024 #TripleWin #PrivateSectorLeadership #FoodPrize24