Maximo Torero is the Chief Economist at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for the United Nations. The FAO is a highly specialised branch of the United Nations dedicated to defeating world hunger and the causes of food insecurity to ensure all people have access to safe and nutritious food.

In this episode, Maximo joins us to discuss this year's State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report, which was released today. He provides insights into the impact of financing for food security and nutrition, the need for better financial coordination, and innovative solutions to improve global food systems.



Resources and links:
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations website
Maximo Torero’s website
Maximo Torero on X
Maximo Torero on LinkedIn



Connect:
Future Fork podcast website
Paul Newnham on Instagram
Paul Newnham on X
Paul Newnham on LinkedIn
Disruptive Consulting Solutions website
SDG2 Advocacy Hub website
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook
SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn

Maximo Torero is the Chief Economist at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for the United Nations. The FAO is a highly specialised branch of the United Nations dedicated to defeating world hunger and the causes of food insecurity to ensure all people have access to safe and nutritious food.
In this episode, Maximo joins us to discuss this year's State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report, which was released today. He provides insights into the impact of financing for food security and nutrition, the need for better financial coordination, and innovative solutions to improve global food systems.
 
Resources and links:
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.fao.org/home/en/">Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://maximotorero.com/">Maximo Torero’s website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://x.com/maximotorero?lang=en">Maximo Torero on X</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maximo-torero-502608150/?originalSubdomain=it">Maximo Torero on LinkedIn</a></li>
</ul>
 
Connect:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="http://futureforkpodcast.com/">Future Fork podcast website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/paulnewnham/">Paul Newnham on Instagram</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://twitter.com/paulnewnham?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Paul Newnham on X</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulnewnham/?originalSubdomain=au">Paul Newnham on LinkedIn</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.disruptiveconsultingsolutions.com/">Disruptive Consulting Solutions website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://sdg2advocacyhub.org/">SDG2 Advocacy Hub website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://twitter.com/SDG2AdvocacyHub">SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sdg2advocacyhub/">SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/sdg2-advocacy-hub/?originalSubdomain=uk">SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn</a></li>
</ul>

Future Fork is a show that explores the world of food and the decisions we can make today that will shape our future.

Future Fork is a show that explores the world of food and the decisions we can make today that will shape our future.

A show that explores the world of food and the decisions we can make today that will shape our future.

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Maximo Torero on the state of global hunger and malnutrition

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, Devin shares his inspiration for launching a bean parade and how it grew from a small event into an impactful community initiative that promotes sustainability and cultural unity. He also discusses how his not-for-profit, Krewe of Red Beans, supported the New Orleans community through crises like COVID-19 and Hurricane Ida and the significance of their home base and community centre, Beanlandia.



Resources and links:


Krewe of Red Beans website


Krewe of Red Beans on Instagram


Devin De Wulf on Instagram


Devin De Wulf on LinkedIn



Connect:


Future Fork podcast website


Paul Newnham on Instagram


Paul Newnham on X


Paul Newnham on LinkedIn


Disruptive Consulting Solutions website


SDG2 Advocacy Hub website


SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X


SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook


SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn

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, Devin shares his inspiration for launching a bean parade and how it grew from a small event into an impactful community initiative that promotes sustainability and cultural unity. He also discusses how his not-for-profit, Krewe of Red Beans, supported the New Orleans community through crises like COVID-19 and Hurricane Ida and the significance of their home base and community centre, Beanlandia.
 
Resources and links:
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<a href="https://www.kreweofredbeans.org/">Krewe of Red Beans website</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/redbeansparade/?hl=en">Krewe of Red Beans on Instagram</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/devin.dewulf/">Devin De Wulf on Instagram</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/devin-de-wulf-81345b1a5/">Devin De Wulf on LinkedIn</a>
</li>
</ul>
 
Connect:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="http://futureforkpodcast.com/">Future Fork podcast website</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/paulnewnham/">Paul Newnham on Instagram</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://twitter.com/paulnewnham?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Paul Newnham on X</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulnewnham/?originalSubdomain=au">Paul Newnham on LinkedIn</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.disruptiveconsultingsolutions.com/">Disruptive Consulting Solutions website</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://sdg2advocacyhub.org/">SDG2 Advocacy Hub website</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://twitter.com/SDG2AdvocacyHub">SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/sdg2advocacyhub/">SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/sdg2-advocacy-hub/?originalSubdomain=uk">SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn</a>
</li>
</ul>

How bean parades are helping to rebuild New Orleans

Omar Shihab is the Founder of BOCA. BOCA is a multi-award-winning Modern Spanish restaurant with a deep commitment to sustainability in the heart of Dubai’s financial district. Under the guidance of Omar and his Executive Chef, Patricia Roig, BOCA has become a pillar for thoughtful, sustainable gastronomy.

In this episode, Omar discusses BOCA’s commitment to locally sourced ingredients, sustainability, and culinary innovation, focusing on halophytes, a salt-resistant plant. He shares the challenges and benefits of creating an eco-friendly fine dining experience, recruiting staff with the right mindset, and providing ongoing training to achieve a shared vision.



Resources and links:


BOCA website


BOCA on Instagram


BOCA on Facebook


Omar Shihab on Instagram


Omar Shihab on LinkedIn



Connect:


Future Fork podcast website


Paul Newnham on Instagram


Paul Newnham on X


Paul Newnham on LinkedIn


Disruptive Consulting Solutions website


SDG2 Advocacy Hub website


SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X


SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook


SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn

Omar Shihab is the Founder of BOCA. BOCA is a multi-award-winning Modern Spanish restaurant with a deep commitment to sustainability in the heart of Dubai’s financial district. Under the guidance of Omar and his Executive Chef, Patricia Roig, BOCA has become a pillar for thoughtful, sustainable gastronomy.
In this episode, Omar discusses BOCA’s commitment to locally sourced ingredients, sustainability, and culinary innovation, focusing on halophytes, a salt-resistant plant. He shares the challenges and benefits of creating an eco-friendly fine dining experience, recruiting staff with the right mindset, and providing ongoing training to achieve a shared vision.
 
Resources and links:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://boca.ae/">BOCA website</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bocadubai/?hl=en">BOCA on Instagram</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/bocadubai/">BOCA on Facebook</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/oshihab/?hl=en">Omar Shihab on Instagram</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-shihab/?originalSubdomain=ae">Omar Shihab on LinkedIn</a>
</li>
</ul>
 
Connect:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="http://futureforkpodcast.com/">Future Fork podcast website</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/paulnewnham/">Paul Newnham on Instagram</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://twitter.com/paulnewnham?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Paul Newnham on X</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulnewnham/?originalSubdomain=au">Paul Newnham on LinkedIn</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.disruptiveconsultingsolutions.com/">Disruptive Consulting Solutions website</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://sdg2advocacyhub.org/">SDG2 Advocacy Hub website</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://twitter.com/SDG2AdvocacyHub">SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/sdg2advocacyhub/">SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/sdg2-advocacy-hub/?originalSubdomain=uk">SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn</a>
</li>
</ul>

Sustainable gastronomy in the UAE

Dr Agnes Kalibata is the President of AGRA. AGRA aims to improve nutrition, reduce hunger, and adapt to climate change across Africa through rapid, inclusive, and sustainable agricultural growth. Agnes has dedicated her life to improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers, sustainable agriculture, and food security as Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for the 2021 Food Systems Summit and during her time as the Rwandan Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI).

In this episode, Agnes discusses this week’s Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda and her journey from a farmer’s daughter to leading the charge in transforming Africa’s food systems. She examines the critical innovations needed to tackle food insecurity and climate change and emphasises the importance of youth, policy, and global cooperation in advancing sustainable food systems.



Resources and links:


Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 information


AGRA website


Dr Agnes Kalibata on LinkedIn



Connect:


Future Fork podcast website


Paul Newnham on Instagram


Paul Newnham on X


Paul Newnham on LinkedIn


Disruptive Consulting Solutions website


SDG2 Advocacy Hub website


SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X


SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook


SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn

Dr Agnes Kalibata is the President of AGRA. AGRA aims to improve nutrition, reduce hunger, and adapt to climate change across Africa through rapid, inclusive, and sustainable agricultural growth. Agnes has dedicated her life to improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers, sustainable agriculture, and food security as Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for the 2021 Food Systems Summit and during her time as the Rwandan Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI).
In this episode, Agnes discusses this week’s Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda and her journey from a farmer’s daughter to leading the charge in transforming Africa’s food systems. She examines the critical innovations needed to tackle food insecurity and climate change and emphasises the importance of youth, policy, and global cooperation in advancing sustainable food systems.
 
Resources and links:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://agra.org/event/africa-food-system-forum-afs/">Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 information</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://agra.org/">AGRA website</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-kalibata-a38296122/?originalSubdomain=ke">Dr Agnes Kalibata on LinkedIn</a>
</li>
</ul>
 
Connect:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="http://futureforkpodcast.com/">Future Fork podcast website</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/paulnewnham/">Paul Newnham on Instagram</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://twitter.com/paulnewnham?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Paul Newnham on X</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulnewnham/?originalSubdomain=au">Paul Newnham on LinkedIn</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.disruptiveconsultingsolutions.com/">Disruptive Consulting Solutions website</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://sdg2advocacyhub.org/">SDG2 Advocacy Hub website</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://twitter.com/SDG2AdvocacyHub">SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/sdg2advocacyhub/">SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/sdg2-advocacy-hub/?originalSubdomain=uk">SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn</a>
</li>
</ul>

Maximo Torero on the state of global hunger and malnutrition

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