GDP sets event on nutrition and sustainability for Climate Week NYC

Global Dairy Platform (GDP) has organized an in-person and virtual event at Climate Week NYC that features global food system thought leaders from academia, non-profit organizations, dairy companies and the farming community, titled “Why Healthy, Sustainable Food Systems Need Nutrition and Climate Action.”

The event will take place from 3-5 p.m. (Eastern US Time) September 24th at TIAA Financial Services, 730 Third Ave., Sixth Floor, New York, followed by a reception from 5-6:30 sponsored by GDP and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI). Registration for in-person and virtual participation is available here.

Discussion will focus on the challenge of nourishing a growing population while mitigating environmental impact in a healthy, sustainable food system. With UNFCCC COP30 taking place later this year – two years after COP28 brought nutrition and environmental impact together in the Emirates Declaration – this is a pivotal moment to focus on healthy, sustainable food systems. Program attendees will get an appreciation for what agriculture/livestock/dairy bring to a sustainable global food system, including nutrient-rich food that nourishes a growing population, socio-economic impact that builds economic strength, and continual environmental progress through innovation.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Professor Appolinaire Djikeng, Senior Director, Livestock-Based Systems, CGIAR and Director General, ILRI
• Professor Mario Herrero, of the Cornell CALS Department of Global Development and Director of Food Systems & Global Change
• Dr Thanawat Tiensin, Assistant Director-General, Director of the Animal Production and Health Division, Chief Veterinarian, FAO
• Charlotte Rutherford, Director of Sustainability, Fonterra
• Chris Adamo, Global Sustainability Impact & B Corp, Danone
• Jackie Klippenstein, SVP and Chief Government and Industry Relations Officer, Dairy Farmers of America