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Dorothy Shaver is the Global Food Sustainability Director for Unilever and a founding Board Member of the Food for Climate League. For over two decades, Dorothy has operated at the meeting point between nutrition, health, and sustainability.
In this episode, Dorothy explains the unique questions that need to be addressed to create sustainable food systems on a global scale through regenerative agriculture. She reveals how businesses and consumers can support transitions to more sustainable food systems and shares how she has endeavoured to provide food options that are nutritious, sustainable, accessible and that people actually want to eat.
Resources and links:
Unilever Australia website
Food for Climate League website
Dorothy Shaver on LinkedIn
Dorothy Shaver on Instagram
Connect:
Future Fork podcast website
Paul Newnham on Instagram
Paul Newnham on X
Paul Newnham on LinkedIn
Disruptive Consulting Solutions website
SDG2 Advocacy Hub website
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn
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Rodrigo “Kiko” Afonso is the CEO of Ação da Cidadania. Ação da Cidadania is Brazil’s largest NGO and is fighting to end hunger in Brazil and transform the lives of Brazilian people.
In this episode, Kiko discusses the history and evolution of Ação da Cidadania and its strategies for achieving its goals. He emphasises the impact of technology in delivering aid to communities in need and the importance of political action to end hunger in Brazil.
Resources and links:
Ação da Cidadania website
Rodrigo “Kiko” Afonso on Instagram
Rodrigo “Kiko” Afonso on LinkedIn
Connect:
Future Fork podcast website
Paul Newnham on Instagram
Paul Newnham on X
Paul Newnham on LinkedIn
Disruptive Consulting Solutions website
SDG2 Advocacy Hub website
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information. -
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Shakuntala Thilsted is the Director of Nutrition, Health and Food Security Impact Area Platform at CGIAR. CGIAR supports and develops research and innovation in food, land, and water systems to create a sustainable, climate-resilient world. Shakuntala was also awarded the 2021 World Food Prize for her research and insights into developing holistic, nutrition-sensitive approaches to aquatic food systems.
In this episode, Shakuntala opens up about her work pioneering aquatic food systems research and why she advocates for incorporating more aquatic foods such as fish, molluscs, and seaweed into the diets of people around the world to create more holistic food systems.
Resources and links:
CGIAR website
Shakuntala Thilsted on X
Shakuntala Thilsted on LinkedIn
Connect:
Future Fork podcast website
Paul Newnham on Instagram
Paul Newnham on X
Paul Newnham on LinkedIn
Disruptive Consulting Solutions website
SDG2 Advocacy Hub website
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn
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Ambassador Ertharin Cousin is the Founder and CEO of Food Systems for the Future Institute (FSF) and the former Executive Director of the UN World Food Programme. FSF aims to ensure every family in every country has access to affordable, diverse, nutritious food.
In this episode, Ambassador Cousin shares the challenges of leading the UN World Food Programme, her insights from inside the UN, and the impact of financial resources on improving food security. She emphasises the importance of innovative food systems to ensure worldwide access to nutritious food and how FSF is leading the charge on these changes.
Resources and links:
Food Systems for the Future website
UN World Food Programme website
Connect:
Future Fork podcast website
Paul Newnham on Instagram
Paul Newnham on X
Paul Newnham on LinkedIn
Disruptive Consulting Solutions website
SDG2 Advocacy Hub website
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn
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Dr Meera Shekar is the Global Lead for Health, Nutrition and Population at the World Bank. Meera is the former Chair of the SUN Executive Committee, a key figure in shaping the movement, and a prominent voice in the fight for global food security.
In this episode, Meera discusses global nutrition challenges and the World Bank’s updated Investment Framework for Nutrition. She provides insight into the scope of malnutrition worldwide and the importance of policy interventions in managing malnutrition.
Resources and links:
World Bank website
Dr. Meera Shekar on X
Connect:
Future Fork podcast website
Paul Newnham on Instagram
Paul Newnham on X
Paul Newnham on LinkedIn
Disruptive Consulting Solutions website
SDG2 Advocacy Hub website
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn
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Renato Godhinho is the Special Advisor for International Affairs at MDS - Brazil and Co-Chair of the G20 Task Force for the Establishment of a Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty.
In this episode, Renato shares his career journey from journalist to diplomat and Brazil's role in global food security initiatives. He discusses the aims of the Global Alliance and how the task force keeps hunger and poverty high on the political agenda.
Resources and links:
Renato Domith Godhino on LinkedIn
Renato Domith Godhino on X
Connect:
Future Fork podcast website
Paul Newnham on Instagram
Paul Newnham on X
Paul Newnham on LinkedIn
Disruptive Consulting Solutions website
SDG2 Advocacy Hub website
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn
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Kelly McJannett is the CEO and Co-founder of Food Ladder. Food Ladder is an Australian not-for-profit that combines educational programs and agritech to teach children in remote and Indigenous communities how to grow their own food and fight food insecurity.
In this episode, Kelly discusses how Food Ladder integrates agricultural education into school curriculums and uses AI-enabled hydroponic greenhouses to address food insecurity in remote and Indigenous communities. She highlights the many positive effects of the program for the children and their communities by reinstilling interest in agriculture, increasing food availability while reducing food waste, and building social enterprises to support local economies.
This episode was recorded live at SXSW Sydney on 14 October 2024.
Resources and links:
Food Ladder website
Kelly McJannett on LinkedIn
Connect:
Future Fork podcast website
Paul Newnham on Instagram
Paul Newnham on X
Paul Newnham on LinkedIn
Disruptive Consulting Solutions website
SDG2 Advocacy Hub website
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn
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Dr Jean Claude Rubyogo is the Director of the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA). PABRA works with more than 350 members and partners across 30 countries to deliver better beans to the continent and improve the health and income of African smallholders.
In this episode, Jean Claude dives into how PABRA is working with researchers across Africa to improve beans for everyone and describes how research has contributed to the development of beans with shorter growing times which provides people with food and money sooner than other varieties.
Resources and links:
PABRA website
Jean Claude Rubyogo on X
Connect:
Future Fork podcast website
Paul Newnham on Instagram
Paul Newnham on X
Paul Newnham on LinkedIn
Disruptive Consulting Solutions website
SDG2 Advocacy Hub website
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn
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Stephen Ritz is an Educator, Author, Urban Farmer, and the Founder of Green Bronx Machine. Green Bronx Machine is an impact-driven, for-purpose organisation teaching kids to grow, eat, and love vegetables and improve student nutrition, school engagement, and academic performance.
In this episode, Stephen shares his journey from aspiring basketball star to inexperienced teacher in the South Bronx in the 1980s to an advocate for food justice and urban agriculture. He explains how Green Bronx Machine started as an alternative to drugs and crime for his students and how growing food can be used as a pathway to improve school engagement, education, nutrition, food security, and community development.
Resources and links:
Green Bronx Machine website
Generation Growth website
Stephen Ritz’s website
Stephen Ritz on LinkedIn
Connect:
Future Fork podcast website
Paul Newnham on Instagram
Paul Newnham on X
Paul Newnham on LinkedIn
Disruptive Consulting Solutions website
SDG2 Advocacy Hub website
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn
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The Honourable Jérémy Lissouba is a Member of Parliament in the Republic of the Congo and a prominent voice in the African Food Systems Parliamentary Network, a coalition of lawmakers committed to tackling food insecurity across the continent.
In this episode, Hon. Lissouba explains the social and agriculture initiatives he has collaborated on, the Malabo Declaration on Accelerated Agricultural Growth, and how many African nations are working together to tackle hunger on the continent. He touches on the intersecting challenges of nutrition and climate change and how parliamentarians are developing agricultural policies to address these issues. Hon. Lissouba also shares the insights he's gained from his own farming experiences and how he aims to help his neighbours and community.
Connect:
Future Fork podcast website
Paul Newnham on Instagram
Paul Newnham on X
Paul Newnham on LinkedIn
Disruptive Consulting Solutions website
SDG2 Advocacy Hub website
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn
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Tom Arnold is an Agricultural Economist and Policy Advisor. He is the former CEO of Concern Worldwide and has held many positions with the Irish Department of Agriculture and the European Union Commission. He currently serves as Ireland’s Special Envoy on Food Systems and Chair of the EU Commission’s High Level Expert Group to assess the need for an International Platform for Food Systems Science (IPFSS).
In this episode, Tom opens up about his extensive career, the importance of political action for change, and upcoming international forums on food and nutrition security in 2025. He explains how Ireland’s history contributes to its commitment to global food security and the influential role Ireland plays in developing and implementing policies to address global hunger and malnutrition.
Resources and links:
Concern Worldwide website
Tom Arnold on X
Connect:
Future Fork podcast website
Paul Newnham on Instagram
Paul Newnham on X
Paul Newnham on LinkedIn
Disruptive Consulting Solutions website
SDG2 Advocacy Hub website
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information. -
Afshan Khan is the UN Assistant Secretary-General and Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement Coordinator. The SUN Movement aims to eliminate malnutrition in all its forms by 2030. For over thirty years, Afshan has served as an international public official in various roles such as UNICEF Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia and Special Coordinator for the Refugee and Migrant Response in Europe.
In this episode, Afshan expounds on the mission to end malnutrition by 2030 and how SUN works with governments, businesses, and other groups to improve global nutrition. She also discusses the effect of climate change on nutrition, international efforts to improve nutrition policies such as better financing, and the value of locally available nutritious food.
Resources and links:
Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement website
Afshan Khan on X
Afshan Khan on LinkedIn
Connect:
Future Fork podcast website
Paul Newnham on Instagram
Paul Newnham on X
Paul Newnham on LinkedIn
Disruptive Consulting Solutions website
SDG2 Advocacy Hub website
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information. -
Kimberly Chamberland is the CEO and Founder of Big Mountain Foods. Big Mountain Foods is a leading producer of allergen-free, plant-based foods in the U.S. and Canada.
In this episode, Kimberly discusses her journey from launching Big Mountain Foods in 1987 to where the company is today. She shares how they developed the world’s first fava bean tofu, the importance of sustainable ingredients, and how Big Mountain Foods overcomes supply chain challenges.
Resources and links:
Big Mountain Foods’ website
Big Mountain Foods on Instagram
Big Mountain Foods on Facebook
Kimberly Chamberland on LinkedIn
Connect:
Future Fork podcast website
Paul Newnham on Instagram
Paul Newnham on X
Paul Newnham on LinkedIn
Disruptive Consulting Solutions website
SDG2 Advocacy Hub website
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information. -
Devin De Wulf is the Founder of Krewe of Red Beans. Krewe of Red Beans organises regular “bean parades” from their home base, Beanlandia, a community hub offering help to people in need, volunteer opportunities, music, culture, and a social space for the people of New Orleans.
In this episode, Devin shares his inspiration for launching a bean parade and how it grew from a small event into an impactful community initiative that promotes sustainability and cultural unity. He also discusses how his not-for-profit, Krewe of Red Beans, supported the New Orleans community through crises like COVID-19 and Hurricane Ida and the significance of their home base and community centre, Beanlandia.
Resources and links:
Krewe of Red Beans website
Krewe of Red Beans on Instagram
Devin De Wulf on Instagram
Devin De Wulf on LinkedIn
Connect:
Future Fork podcast website
Paul Newnham on Instagram
Paul Newnham on X
Paul Newnham on LinkedIn
Disruptive Consulting Solutions website
SDG2 Advocacy Hub website
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information. -
Omar Shihab is the Founder of BOCA. BOCA is a multi-award-winning Modern Spanish restaurant with a deep commitment to sustainability in the heart of Dubai’s financial district. Under the guidance of Omar and his Executive Chef, Patricia Roig, BOCA has become a pillar for thoughtful, sustainable gastronomy.
In this episode, Omar discusses BOCA’s commitment to locally sourced ingredients, sustainability, and culinary innovation, focusing on halophytes, a salt-resistant plant. He shares the challenges and benefits of creating an eco-friendly fine dining experience, recruiting staff with the right mindset, and providing ongoing training to achieve a shared vision.
Resources and links:
BOCA website
BOCA on Instagram
BOCA on Facebook
Omar Shihab on Instagram
Omar Shihab on LinkedIn
Connect:
Future Fork podcast website
Paul Newnham on Instagram
Paul Newnham on X
Paul Newnham on LinkedIn
Disruptive Consulting Solutions website
SDG2 Advocacy Hub website
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information. -
Dr Agnes Kalibata is the President of AGRA. AGRA aims to improve nutrition, reduce hunger, and adapt to climate change across Africa through rapid, inclusive, and sustainable agricultural growth. Agnes has dedicated her life to improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers, sustainable agriculture, and food security as Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for the 2021 Food Systems Summit and during her time as the Rwandan Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI).
In this episode, Agnes discusses this week’s Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda and her journey from a farmer’s daughter to leading the charge in transforming Africa’s food systems. She examines the critical innovations needed to tackle food insecurity and climate change and emphasises the importance of youth, policy, and global cooperation in advancing sustainable food systems.
Resources and links:
Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 information
AGRA website
Dr Agnes Kalibata on LinkedIn
Connect:
Future Fork podcast website
Paul Newnham on Instagram
Paul Newnham on X
Paul Newnham on LinkedIn
Disruptive Consulting Solutions website
SDG2 Advocacy Hub website
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information. -
Pierre Thiam is an Author, Activist, and the Executive Chef at Teranga and NOK by Alara. His restaurants allow him to showcase West African cuisine with a focus on sustainability. He founded Yolélé to support smallholder farms in the Sahel region of Africa and advocate for the nutritious West African grain, Fonio. Pierre has also written four cookbooks so people can enjoy African cuisine at home.
In this episode, Pierre shares how his passion for food took him from Dakar to New York City and how he uses his position to celebrate and preserve traditional food cultures. Pierre also shares how he promotes sustainable food systems, supports small farmers, and raises awareness about underutilised crops such as Fonio.
Resources and links:
Teranga website NOK by Alara website Yolélé website Pierre Thiam’s website Pierre Thiam on Instagram Pierre Thiam on X Pierre Thiam on LinkedIn Pierre Thiam on YouTubeConnect:
Future Fork podcast website Paul Newnham on Instagram Paul Newnham on X Paul Newnham on LinkedIn Disruptive Consulting Solutions website SDG2 Advocacy Hub website SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information. -
Dr Hugh Montgomery OBE is a Physician, Professor of Medicine, and the Founder of Real Zero. Hugh has dedicated his life to helping people in need. In 2022, he was made an Officer for the Order of the British Empire for services to intensive care medicine and climate change. His organisation, Real Zero, aims to generate social and economic change to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the speed and scale required to make a difference.
In this episode, Hugh discusses how he got into medicine, how working as an intensive care doctor influenced his approach to climate issues and the benefits of low-carbon living. He highlights how Real Zero seeks to drive real environmental change and explains the changes people must make now.
Resources and links:
Real Zero website Hugh Montgomery OBE on LinkedInConnect:
Future Fork podcast website Paul Newnham on Instagram Paul Newnham on X Paul Newnham on LinkedIn Disruptive Consulting Solutions website SDG2 Advocacy Hub website SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information. -
Alejandra Schrader is a Chef, Author, and Activist. Alejandra is a founding member of the Chef’s Manifesto and has been an Ambassador for Oxfam America for over a decade, where she has had the opportunity to discuss food sustainability and policy with prominent political figures. Her book “The Low-Carbon Cookbook and Action Plan” highlights plant-based recipes designed to reduce food waste and combat climate change.
In this episode, Alejandra delves into her multifaceted career promoting sustainable food practices. She opens up about how growing up in Venezuela influenced her approach to food and sustainability, how repurposing food can help to address health and environmental issues in America while reducing food waste, and emphasises the importance of creativity, curiosity, and preservation in sustainable cooking.
Resources and links:
Purchase “The Low-Carbon Cookbook and Action Plan” here Alejandra Schrader’s website Alejandra Schrader on Instagram Alejandra Schrader on Facebook Alejandra Schrader on X Alejandra Schrader on LinkedInConnect:
Future Fork podcast website Paul Newnham on Instagram Paul Newnham on X Paul Newnham on LinkedIn Disruptive Consulting Solutions website SDG2 Advocacy Hub website SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information. -
Jon Alexander is the Co-founder of The New Citizen Project and the author of ‘Citizens: Why the Key to Fixing Everything is All of Us’. The New Citizen Project’s mission is to create a stronger society by working with organisations to promote participatory projects that invite people to view themselves as citizens rather than consumers to create meaningful change.
In this episode, Jon shares his journey from advertising to activism. He explains the goals of The New Citizen Project and how shifting our perspective to see ourselves as active citizens of the world would allow for collective efforts in the fight for food sustainability and climate action.
Resources and links:
Jon Alexander's website The New Citizen Project website Jon Alexander on X Jon Alexander on Instagram Jon Alexander on LinkedInConnect:
Future Fork podcast website Paul Newnham on Instagram Paul Newnham on X Paul Newnham on LinkedIn Disruptive Consulting Solutions website SDG2 Advocacy Hub website SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information. - Visa fler
