Events

Australia Chefs’ Manifesto Action Hub – 19 May 2024 – Upcycling food for a zero waste future

Melbourne

The event builds on an action-research project as part of the End Food Waste CRC to support the transition towards a more circular hospitality sector (with small to medium cafés and restaurants). The workshop aims to get the conversation started by sharing innovative practices happening by circular economy champions right now and exploring the best way to exchange skills and knowledge within the industry. It is a great opportunity to network with a mix of talented chefs, food system advocates, food scientists and community organisations. To find out more or register, contact Keren: keren@sdg2advocacyhub.org

To amplify momentum around Diverse Proteins in 2024, and mark the UNGA Sustainability Week, the Sight and Life Foundation and the SDG2 Advocacy Hub are organizing an engaging online event that will shed light on the role of diverse proteins in mitigating the dual challenges of climate change and malnutrition, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). 

The webinar will highlight the opportunities and challenges associated with diversifying protein sources, including nutritional benefits, sustainability and sourcing, and impact on livelihoods. It will also showcase exciting innovative pitches to inspire us. 

Register for the webinar through the link on this page!

Amid climate change affecting our food systems, what opportunities do we have to diversify access to proteins?

Join us for webinar “Harnessing diverse proteins to sustainably nourish low- and middle-income country populations”

Why Should you Join?

• Gain insights on the opportunities and challenges associated with diversifying protein sources including nutritional benefits

• Understand their sustainability, sourcing and impact on livelihoods.

• Be inspired by the exciting innovative pitches.

Who are the Key Speakers?

Join us and hear from our experiences line of speakers including Kristin Gutekunst, Alan Javier Hernandez Alvarez, Beatrice Ekesa, PhD, Betty Kibaara, Jean Paul Gisa, Talash Huijbers and Grant M. Gordon, PhD. Kesso Gabrielle van Zutphen-Küffer will open up the discussion, while Andy Jarvis will close with a call to Action. Our Executive Director, Paul Newnham will moderate the discussion.

Right now 783 million people are hungry, chronic hunger is affecting a fifth of Africa’s population. The climate and debt crises are worsening the situation.

As the World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings near, Hungry for Action, in partnership with OXFAM in Africa, will convene a webinar to discuss how we can unlock the financing needed to tackle the global food crisis and drive progress towards SDG2 and climate goals. The panel of experts will delve into financing priorities including multilateral development bank reforms, debt relief, and the opportunity of the forthcoming IDA Replenishment.

This session will explore why unlocking more and better  financing is key to breaking the cycle of food crises and accelerating progress towards SDG2 and what it could deliver for the broader SDG and climate agendas.

What do we want to achieve?

This session envisions two main outcomes as follows: 

• Increased youth and smallholder farmer awareness and public campaigning for reversing the trends on food security and nutrition financing gaps and income and gender inequalities. 
• A catalog of new ideas and proposals is produced to engage multilateral development banks and African Food Systems Parliamentary Network on food security priorities.

Session Speakers:

• Neema Lugangira, Member of Parliament Tanzania and Board Member of the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and IMF
• Sessi Akoha, Agricultural Economist and MEAL Expert at West African Network of Peasants and Agricultural Producers (ROPPA)
• Zacharey Carmichael, Senior Economist, World Bank Agriculture and Food Global Practice, World Bank CRW ERF Technical Coordinator for Food Security Crises and Global Alliance for Food Security (GAFS) Secretariat
• Friederike Roder, Vice President, Global Policy and Advocacy, Global Citizen

Time

9:00 – 10:00 hrs EDT, 13:00 – 14:00 hrs GMT, 14:00 – 15:00 hrs WAT, 16:00 – 17:00 hrs EAT

African leaders were in Addis Ababa Ethiopia from Feb 17-18 2024 for the Annual African Union Summit. This summit was held on the back of a year that has seen multiple crises but also opportunities, among them, African Union’s admission as a permanent member of the G20 and the first Africa Climate Summit among others. Further, this year’s theme “Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century: Building Resilient Education Systems for Increased Access to Inclusive, Lifelong, Quality, and Relevant Learning in Africa” provides not only relevance but also a solid ground to look ahead to 2024.

Not only is tackling the global food crisis vital for education, but it is vital for our continent. Alarming statistics reveal that approximately 282 million people — about 20 percent of the population — faced undernourishment in 2022, marking a staggering increase of 57 million individuals since the COVID-19 pandemic’s onset. Furthermore, 49 million are on the brink of famine, over a billion people struggle to access nutritious diets, and nearly 30 percent of children suffer stunted growth due to malnutrition.

The primary aim of this webinar is to engage in a comprehensive discussion on Africa’s strategic priorities for 2024, specifically focusing on endeavors to eliminate hunger and malnutrition. Additionally, the webinar will conduct a retrospective analysis of significant events, milestones, and missed opportunities from 2023 pertaining to addressing the food crisis. By convening a diverse array of experts and stakeholders from crucial sectors, including the African Union, regional economic communities, youth representatives, and other relevant organizations, the objective is to foster insightful dialogues and collaborative initiatives that contribute to the effective resolution of food and nutrition security challenges in the region.

Register for the webinar here.

Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and held annually on 5 June since 1973, World Environment Day is the largest global platform for environmental public outreach and is celebrated by millions of people across the world. In 2023, it is hosted by Côte D’Ivoire.

Why take part?

Time is running out, and nature is in emergency mode. To keep global warming below 1.5°C this century, we must halve annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Without action, exposure to air pollution beyond safe guidelines will increase by 50 per cent within the decade and plastic waste flowing into aquatic ecosystems will nearly triple by 2040.

We need urgent action to address these pressing issues.

Every day, 370 million children around the world receive food at school provided by their governments. Governments invest in school meals because they are a powerful tool in efforts to reach Zero Hunger, helping to ensure every child has access to education, health and nutrition.

International School Meals Day, aims to raise awareness of good nutrition for all children regardless of their circumstances.

BeanCon24 is an educational and networking event focused on bean innovation, trends and the future of food. On its third year, this annual global conference will bring together dry bean buyers and stakeholders from all over the world. BeanCon24 boasts engaging keynote speakers, innovative chefs, nutrition specialists and informative panel discussions, as well as opportunities for private business meetings, in-person networking events and more. BeanCon24 will take place in Cancun Mexico in a hybrid mode where both in-person and virtual attendees from around the world will be able to engage and enjoy the benefits of this event. Registration is now open. Don’t miss attending the most important event on dry beans.

The Chefs’ Manifesto are hosting three in-person Action Hubs in India this coming February, bringing together chefs from across the country to share, learn and inspire one another on food systems transformation.

Chennai, 16 February 2024

Mumbai, 19 February 2024

Delhi, 21 February 2024

The Chefs’ Manifesto are hosting three in-person Action Hubs in India this coming February, bringing together chefs from across the country to share, learn and inspire one another on food systems transformation.

Chennai, 16 February 2024

Mumbai, 19 February 2024

Delhi, 21 February 2024

The Chefs’ Manifesto are hosting three in-person Action Hubs in India this coming February, bringing together chefs from across the country to share, learn and inspire one another on food systems transformation.

Chennai, 16 February 2024

Mumbai, 19 February 2024

Delhi, 21 February 2024