City governments have a leading role to play in ensuring a resilient and sustainable food system. We know that less carbon-intensive food choices coupled with less food waste and improved supply chains can cut city emissions substantially. We also know that by addressing public access and understanding around food choices, cities can help to improve the overall health and wellness of their citizens. In this session, CDP will invite city, health and food systems stakeholders to share their experiences and offer examples on how cities can work to incorporate sustainable food policies and programs that work for their citizens. We will be joined by Daniel Vennard, WRI Director of the Better Buying Lab and Cool Food Pledge. The webinar also welcomes Diane Johnson, Health Research Specialist with the Toronto Food Strategy at Toronto Public Health (Representing the City of Toronto) and Biaba Rosicka, Project Manager with Getliņi EKO (Representing a Municipal Solid Waste Company set up by the City of Riga, which handles 50% of all the waste in Latvia). We’ll also hear from Bridget Schrempf, who leads CDP’s new focus on Sustainable Food Systems.
