The scope of global malnutrition with Dr Meera Shekar

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 …

Spotlighting Brazilian food security initiatives on the global stage

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…

Live at SXSW Sydney: How Food Ladder is helping remote and Indigenous communities

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 Fo…

The power of African beans

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 in…

How school-based gardens changed the South Bronx

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, …

Combating hunger across Africa with the Honourable Jérémy Lissouba

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 an…

Ireland’s role in addressing global food security and malnutrition

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…

The fight to end global malnutrition with Afshan Khan

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 Dire…

How Big Mountain Foods is shaping the future of plant-based food

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 share…

How bean parades are helping to rebuild New Orleans

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, Dev…