What is this webinar about?
What does net zero mean for our food systems; how are they being impacted; and why does it matter?
On 26 September as part of Net Zero Week 2024 we're running a free webinar that will discuss both planetary and population health, and the interrelationship between both.
We'll examine reducing emissions in the food system.
As well as exploring what is needed to support sustainable food production and improve population health and nutrition.
Attendees will learn why the food sector is so critical to the net zero movement, and hear about the standards work that's underway to enable a transition towards a sustainable food system.
This expert led webinar will cover:
- why we need a systems approach;
- reducing emissions;
- nature positive agriculture; and
- why sustainable food systems are important for population health.
Webinar details:
Date: Thursday, 26 September 2024
Time: 10.00 – 11.30 GMT
Location: Online
Agenda:
10:00 BSI Chair Welcome and Introduction
10:05 - Keynote, Setting the scene ‘Sustainable Food Systems’
Elta Smith, Strategy, Policy and Research Advisor on Food Systems
10:15 - ‘Net zero in Agri-food’
Emma Piercy, Head of Climate Change & Energy Policy, Food and Drink Federation
10:25 - ‘Nature positive agriculture’
Thomas Gent, Regenerative Farming
10:35 - ‘Healthy food systems’
Joanna Trewern, Director of Partnerships and Engagement, ProVeg International
10:45 - Panel
11:00 - 11:30 Q&A
11:30 - Close
Our Speakers:
Elta Smith,
Strategy, Policy and Research Advisor on Food Systems
Elta Smith is an independent researcher, writer and consultant. She is an experienced leader in making better policies for our food systems. Her research focuses on the intersection of food, the environment and human health.
Emma Piercy,
Head of Climate Change & Energy Policy, Food and Drink Federation
Emma joined the Food and Drink Federation in October 2019 and has led on developing FDF’s work on Net Zero and its new sustainability strategy ‘Ambition 2030’. Emma works across the farm-to-fork supply chain and with other industrial sectors to tackle the shared decarbonisation challenges and to align on industry led solutions across the farm-to-fork supply chain including driving investment into nature restoration.
Joanna Trewern,
Director of Partnerships and Engagement, ProVeg International
Joanna has a background in sustainability, and has worked on the topic of healthy sustainable diets for over 8 years in collaboration with private and public sector partners. She is currently Director of Partnerships and Institutional Engagement at ProVeg International, where she leverages her significant research, policy and corporate engagement experience to ensure that ProVeg’s activities drive real-world impact.
Thomas Gent
Founder, Regenerative Farming
Thomas Gent is a 4th generation farmer from South Lincolnshire. The family farms 800 hectares where they have been practicing regenerative farming for 16 years. Thomas has played a key role in the development of the soil carbon market in the UK and across Europe through his role with Agreena.
