Delivering a Sustainable Food System with Zero Food Waste
Globally, around 14 percent of food produced is lost between harvest and retail, while an estimated 17 percent of total global food production is wasted (11 percent in households, 5 percent in the food service and 2 percent in retail) – FAO.
Join us for an enlightening webinar as we recognise the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss & Waste. Together, let’s dive into the critical topic of Delivering a Sustainable Food system with Zero Food Loss and Waste.
During the webinar, you will hear from a diverse group of stakeholders across the entire food system. From farmers to consumers as they share their experiences, discuss ongoing efforts, and shed light on the promising future of the food system.
As we strive for a sustainable future, it is imperative that we address the pressing challenges surrounding food loss and waste. This webinar serves as a platform to explore innovative solutions and practical strategies to minimize food loss and waste while establishing a resilient and sustainable food system.
We warmly invite you to be part of this transformative event, where insightful conversations and innovative ideas will take centre stage. Together, we can forge a sustainable future where every morsel matters and waste becomes a thing of the past.
Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to learn, engage, and contribute to the development of a sustainable food system for generations to come. Secure your spot today and join the movement towards zero food loss and waste.
Agenda
13:00-13:05 (GMT+1) Welcome
13:05-13:15 IntelliDigest @ 7 by Dr Ifeyinwa Kanu
13:15-13:35 Insights from UNEP by Lily
13:35-13:40 –5 mins –Break
13:40-14:00 Fireside chat with a Global AgriFood TechPreneur – Caleb
14:00-14:05 5 mins– Break
Panel session
14:05-14:25 Panelist 1 (Government of Catalonia)
14:25-14:45 Panelist 2 York St Johns University – STFC Food Network Funded Project
14:45-15:05 Panelist 3 Jonathan lodge – CityFarm
15:05-15:55 Panel Discussion Q&A
15:55-16:00 Closing Remarks
Facilitators
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Dr Ifeyinwa KanuCEO of IntelliDigestShe holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering with research interest in the use of Artificial Intelligence to optimise Anaerobic Processes.
Dr Kanu loves nature and she is passionate about engineering solutions to address environmental and societal challenges. She is leading IntelliDigest on a mission to empower global food sustainability, eliminate food waste and zero hunger.
Dr Kanu is an Enterprise Fellow of Royal Academy of Engineering and Royal Society of Edinburgh. She is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and an Associate Fellow of UK Higher Education.
Dr Kanu is a Champion of the STFC Food Network.
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Dr. Yang LuAssociate Professor of Computer Science at York St John University
Dr. Yang Lu is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at York St John University, where she specialises in the intersection of technology and sustainability. With expertise in machine learning, cyber security, and human-computer interaction, she has played a pivotal role in over 15 collaborative projects funded by EPSRC, ESRC, STFC, the UK Space Agency and Turing Institute. Collaborating with more than 20 reputed universities, her research addresses key societal challenges including sustainability, privacy in the digital realm, public health, and wellbeing. Dedicated to the ethical use of data, she combines her expertise in user experience and behavioural science to develop privacy-focused, effective strategies aimed at minimising food loss and waste within sustainable food systems. Her work is instrumental in shaping a more sustainable future for food systems globally.
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Alba Graells RocaTechnician on Food Losses and Food Waste (Catalan Ministry of Climate Action, Food and Rural Agenda -DACC)
Technician on Food Losses and Food Waste (Catalan Ministry of Climate Action, Food and Rural Agenda -DACC)
She graduated in Food Science and Technology at the University of Barcelona. Master’s program in Food Safety. From 2022, she has been working on the Department of Climate Action, Food and Rural Agenda of the Catalan Government in food losses and food waste prevention. She is promoting the change towards a more sustainable, safe, fair, cohesive, resilient, healthy and competitive system. -
Lily LaugharnIntern UNEP. Young advocate for food waste prevention, UNEP.
Based in the Paris Cities Unit, Lily Laugharn works on promoting sustainable food systems at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). At UNEP, she supports the facilitation of capacity-building regional workshops on food loss and waste, the development of the Food Waste Index Report, and research on strategies and approaches to meet the SDG 12.3 goal of halving food waste and reducing food losses by 2030.
Lily joined UNEP after completing her bachelor’s degree at Stanford University where she studied Earth Systems, an interdisciplinary major considering the relationship of human and environmental systems through coursework that ranged from economics to environmental justice. Her prior work experiences at the Los Angeles Mayor’s Office of International Affairs and non-profit Kounkuey Design Initiative were focused on advancing equity and sustainability through civic and design interventions at the city-level.
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Jonathan LodgeCEO City Farms Ltd and Rooftop Farm Ltd. Co-Founder Robotic Farm Systems
Jonathan Lodge is the CEO of City Farms Ltd and Rooftop Farm Ltd. He is also a Co-founder of Robotic Farm Systems. He is a multi-award winning entrepreneur and international speaker. Jonathan created CloudGro® as a game changing approach to the supply of many horticultural crops eliminating waste and maximising efficiency in the supply chain. This disruptive technology produces crops hyper-locally, in the urban environment at the point of need, avoiding all costs of distribution with crops harvested on-demand, producing the “greenest” and freshest crops.
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Caleb AbogedeCALEB ABOGEDE, the CEO of Calvinkhaleb Agro Allied farms located @ 4th Republic estate lokoja Nigeria with RC number BN2753358
CALEB ABOGEDE, the CEO of Calvinkhaleb Agro Allied farms located @ 4th Republic estate lokoja Nigeria with RC number BN2753358. Hails from kogi Nigerian, a bachelor’s degree holder in Accounting and a business entrepreneur with the zeal to drive food production and reduction of Severe Acute Malnutrition In Africa.
Other Business schools Attended with dates:
1. African community bridge foundation (ACBF) 2019
2. Tony Elumelu foundation (TEF) 2021
3. Kogi Medium and Small Scale Enterprise
(KMSSE) 2021
