Transatlantic Tandem Talk | Future-Ready Food Systems? Sustainability and Resilience in Times of Crises

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Join us online on October 29 from 12 – 1 PM EDT (5 – 6 PM CET) for “Future-Ready Food Systems? Sustainability and Resilience in Times of Crises”!

As the current era of multiple crises such as climate change, receding drinkable ground water pools, and geopolitical upheavals threatens food supplies, the rethinking of agri-food systems – encompassing the steps of producing, processing, and distributing food from farms to consumers – is especially urgent. How can we deal with shocks to the food system in the wake of natural disasters and climate changes? What are potential pathways to global food security? How can both environmental and social resilience be ensured? What role do smart digital technologies play in advancing the sustainability of food systems?

The Transatlantic Tandem Talk by the University of Cologne New York Office and partners will feature an expert discussion between Prof. Dr. Peter Dannenberg from the University of Cologne and Prof. Dr. Angela Bedard-Haughn from the University of Saskatchewan as they compare approaches across continents, spotlight potential synergies and tensions between resilience and sustainability objectives, and explore how research-informed innovation can inspire agri-food systems that are able to navigate today’s world’s challenges.
The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Steven E. Sokol, President and CEO of the American Council on Germany.

More info and RSVP here: https://www.dwih-newyork.org/en/event/future-ready-food-systems-sustainability-and-resilience-in-times-of-crises/#

We hope you will be able to join us for this exciting discussion!