With Food Systems in the Spotlight at COP28, Philanthropy Tries to Build Momentum

With Food Systems in the Spotlight at COP28, Philanthropy Tries to Build Momentum

For the first time, food systems and sustainable agriculture are a major focus at this year’s U.N. climate summit. Here’s a rundown of the philanthropic commitments and ambitions that have emerged.

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Seven Questions with Anna Lappé, Incoming Head of the Global Alliance for the Future of Food

Seven Questions with Anna Lappé, Incoming Head of the Global Alliance for the Future of Food

The author and food movement leader will lead this 27-member group in transforming global food systems. She’s wary of philanthropy’s history but sees “huge potential.”

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Ten Reflections on a Decade Building a Global Philanthropic Alliance

Ten Reflections on a Decade Building a Global Philanthropic Alliance

As the Global Alliance on the Future of Food marks its 10th anniversary, outgoing Executive Director Ruth Richardson reflects on how funders can work together, manage differences, and pool strengths to take on massive challenges.

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To Progress On Food and Hunger, Funders Need to Redefine “Evidence” and Decolonize Research

To Progress On Food and Hunger, Funders Need to Redefine “Evidence” and Decolonize Research

Guest contributor Lauren Baker argues that when it comes to complex challenges like transforming food systems, rethinking predominant assumptions about evidence should be a priority for funders.

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Why We’re Investing to Transform Global Food Systems

Why We’re Investing to Transform Global Food Systems

The social and environmental costs of today’s global food systems are vast. In this guest piece, the authors make a case for philanthropic action on the eve of the first-ever U.N. Food Systems Summit.

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