Pierre Thiam is an Author, Activist, and the Executive Chef at Teranga and NOK by Alara. His restaurants allow him to showcase West African cuisine with a focus on sustainability. He founded Yolélé to support smallholder farms in the Sahel region of Africa and advocate for the nutritious West African grain, Fonio. Pierre has also written four cookbooks so people can enjoy African cuisine at home.

In this episode, Pierre shares how his passion for food took him from Dakar to New York City and how he uses his position to celebrate and preserve traditional food cultures. Pierre also shares how he promotes sustainable food systems, supports small farmers, and raises awareness about underutilised crops such as Fonio.



Resources and links:
Teranga website
NOK by Alara website
Yolélé website
Pierre Thiam’s website
Pierre Thiam on Instagram
Pierre Thiam on X
Pierre Thiam on LinkedIn
Pierre Thiam on YouTube



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

Pierre Thiam is an Author, Activist, and the Executive Chef at Teranga and NOK by Alara. His restaurants allow him to showcase West African cuisine with a focus on sustainability. He founded Yolélé to support smallholder farms in the Sahel region of Africa and advocate for the nutritious West African grain, Fonio. Pierre has also written four cookbooks so people can enjoy African cuisine at home.
In this episode, Pierre shares how his passion for food took him from Dakar to New York City and how he uses his position to celebrate and preserve traditional food cultures. Pierre also shares how he promotes sustainable food systems, supports small farmers, and raises awareness about underutilised crops such as Fonio.
 
Resources and links:
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://itsteranga.com/">Teranga website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="http://www.nokbyalara.com/">NOK by Alara website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://yolele.com">Yolélé website</a> </li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.pierrethiam.com/">Pierre Thiam’s website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/chefpierrethiam/?hl=en">Pierre Thiam on Instagram</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://x.com/chefpierrethiam">Pierre Thiam on X</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierrethiam/">Pierre Thiam on LinkedIn</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/pierrethiam1">Pierre Thiam on YouTube</a></li>
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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.

Future Fork with Paul Newnham

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The importance of agricultural diversity, with Chef Pierre Thiam

Shannon Fernando-Rubera is the Founder and CEO of Alabaster International. Alabaster International is an aid organisation that works closely with local agencies in Africa to identify communities of indigenous who are underresourced and isolated and provide them with the medical assistance they need to thrive.

In this episode, Shannon shares how her experiences as a nurse led to the creation of Alabaster International. She explains how her organisation provides much-needed healthcare to women and children in Kenya, South Sudan, and Ethiopia. Shannon also discusses Enset, the ‘false banana’ capable of feeding millions across the continent.

 

Resources and links:


Alabaster International website


Shannon Fernando-Rubera 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

 

Shannon Fernando-Rubera is the Founder and CEO of Alabaster International. Alabaster International is an aid organisation that works closely with local agencies in Africa to identify communities of indigenous who are underresourced and isolated and provide them with the medical assistance they need to thrive.
In this episode, Shannon shares how her experiences as a nurse led to the creation of Alabaster International. She explains how her organisation provides much-needed healthcare to women and children in Kenya, South Sudan, and Ethiopia. Shannon also discusses Enset, the &lsquo;false banana&rsquo; capable of feeding millions across the continent.
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Resources and links:
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<a href="https://www.alabasterinternational.org/">Alabaster International website</a>
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<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-fernando-msn-fnp/">Shannon Fernando-Rubera on LinkedIn</a>
</li>
</ul>
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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>
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How a false banana can combat food insecurity in Africa

Yazen Al Kodmani is the General Manager at Emirates Bio Farm. Emirates Bio Farm is the largest organic farm in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), founded on the principles of advocating for environmental protection and the health and wellbeing of all residents of the UAE and committed to establishing a secure and sustainable food system to support healthy living and the environment.

In this episode, Yazen explains his pioneering approach to sustainable farming in the desert, the importance of water conservation, and how innovation is changing the face of the UAE’s food landscape. He also reflects on the future of organic agriculture and shares his advice for the next generation of agricultural entrepreneurs.

 

Resources and links:


Emirates Bio Farm website


Yazen Al Kodmani 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

 

Yazen Al Kodmani is the General Manager at Emirates Bio Farm. Emirates Bio Farm is the largest organic farm in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), founded on the principles of advocating for environmental protection and the health and wellbeing of all residents of the UAE and committed to establishing a secure and sustainable food system to support healthy living and the environment.
In this episode, Yazen explains his pioneering approach to sustainable farming in the desert, the importance of water conservation, and how innovation is changing the face of the UAE&rsquo;s food landscape. He also reflects on the future of organic agriculture and shares his advice for the next generation of agricultural entrepreneurs.
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Resources and links:
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<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://emiratesbiofarm.com/">Emirates Bio Farm website</a><a href="https://emiratesbiofarm.com/"></a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/yazen-al-kodmani-15955467/?originalSubdomain=ae">Yazen Al Kodmani on LinkedIn</a>
</li>
</ul>
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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>
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Revolutionising the UAE’s agricultural landscape

Dorothy Shaver is the Global Food Sustainability Director for Unilever and a founding Board Member of the Food for Climate League. For over two decades, Dorothy has operated at the meeting point between nutrition, health, and sustainability.

In this episode, Dorothy explains the unique questions that need to be addressed to create sustainable food systems on a global scale through regenerative agriculture. She reveals how businesses and consumers can support transitions to more sustainable food systems and shares how she has endeavoured to provide food options that are nutritious, sustainable, accessible and that people actually want to eat.

 

Resources and links:


Unilever Australia website


Food for Climate League website


Dorothy Shaver on LinkedIn


Dorothy Shaver on Instagram

 

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

 

Dorothy Shaver is the Global Food Sustainability Director for Unilever and a founding Board Member of the Food for Climate League. For over two decades, Dorothy has operated at the meeting point between nutrition, health, and sustainability.
In this episode, Dorothy explains the unique questions that need to be addressed to create sustainable food systems on a global scale through regenerative agriculture. She reveals how businesses and consumers can support transitions to more sustainable food systems and shares how she has endeavoured to provide food options that are nutritious, sustainable, accessible and that people actually want to eat.
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Resources and links:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.unilever.com.au/">Unilever Australia website</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.foodforclimateleague.org/">Food for Climate League website</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorothyshavermsedrd/?originalSubdomain=nl">Dorothy Shaver on LinkedIn</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dorothyshaverdietitian/">Dorothy Shaver on Instagram</a>
</li>
</ul>
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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>
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The importance of agricultural diversity, with Chef Pierre Thiam

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