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Welcome to Food Systems Podcasts, the series about creating a sustainable food system.

Regularly we release new episodes of Food Systems where we interview politicians, civil society representatives, thought leaders, scientists, activists, farmers, business leaders and many others with ideas and actions on how we can deliver a safe, plentiful, and above all sustainable food system that works for everyone. Each Food Systems episode is 20-30 minutes long, perfect for your commute or lunch, and will deliver new insight and ideas right to your ears.

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From July 2024 onwards some of the Food Systems podcasts are also being recorded on video and you can use the Listen now link underneath each podcast to listen or watch the podcasts directly on this website.

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Food Systems Podcast

John Baffes

Petr Havlík

Tassos Haniotis

Episode 63

Food Systems Podcast 63

In this episode of the Food Systems Podcast, hosted by Mark Titterington, a panel of experts—John Baffes (World Bank...see more Senior Agriculture Economist), Petr Havlik (Program Director at the International Institute for Applied Systems), and Tassos Haniotis (Special Advisor for Sustainable Productivity at the Forum's Advisory Council)—discuss critical challenges and opportunities in agriculture and food markets. The conversation focuses on the need for updated policies to address shifting dynamics caused by global shocks such as the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and climate change.

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Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024

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Food Systems Podcast

Stefania Avanzini

Episode 62

Food Systems Podcast 62

We talk with Stefania Avanzini, Director of One Planet Business for Biodiversity (OP2B), an action-oriented business coalition for the...see more protection and restoration of biodiversity within the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Stefania discusses OP2B’s mission to transform agriculture by enhancing soil health, promoting biodiversity, and advancing sustainable farming practices. She highlights the need for collaboration between agribusinesses, governments, and farmers to scale these efforts, emphasizing that while significant investments have been made, more unified action and political support are essential for achieving large-scale impact.

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Thursday, Nov 07, 2024

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Food Systems Podcast

Ann Tutwiler

Episode 61

Food Systems Podcast 61

Mark Titterington talks with Ann Tutwiler, Chair of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, former Director-General of Bioversity International...see more and member of the Forum for the Future of Agriculture Advisory Council. Ann explains how she is convinced that agriculture must show that it is a system that is contributing towards the environment, improving nutrition and resilience to climate change, and also reducing the contribution of agriculture to greenhouse gas emissions.

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Monday, Sep 30, 2024

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Jörg-Andreas Krüger

Episode 60

Food Systems Podcast 60

In this episode, Mark Titterington talks with Jörg-Andreas Krüger, President of NABU. They discuss NABU’s new strategic partnership with...see more the Forum and the synergies and alignment of NABU's initiatives with the recently published Call to Action. Jörg-Andreas also highlights the need for a good agricultural system which has a good balance between the income for farmers, the production of good quality food and also the maintenance of ecosystems.

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Wednesday, Jul 24, 2024

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Janez Potočnik

Episode 59

Podcast 59 (audio & video)

In this episode, Janez Potočnik shares his reflections on the climate and biodiversity challenges and the current political environment....see more He also looks to the future for the development of new ideas and thinking that can provide the necessary solutions for the transformation of the agri-food system to one which is resilient, sustainable, nature positive and climate smart. This podcast is available on video or audio using the links below.

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Monday, Jul 15, 2024

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Deanna Kovar

Episode 58

Food Systems Podcast 58

In this episode, we talk with Deanna Kovar, President of the Worldwide Agriculture and Turf Division at John Deere....see more In the discussion, she shares insights on how John Deere is leading the transformation in sustainable technologies, precision agriculture and digital innovation to drive change and promote sustainability in the agricultural machinery industry.

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Monday, Apr 08, 2024

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Jesús Antón

Episode 57

Food Systems Podcast 57

In this episode, we talk with Jesús Antón, the Head of Unit in the Agriculture and Resource Policies Division...see more at the OECD. Jesús leads initiatives on innovation and conducts agricultural policy reviews using the OECD's productivity-sustainability-resilience framework. In our discussion, he shares insights from the OECD's latest publication, "Policies for the Future of Farming and Food in the European Union."

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Friday, Feb 23, 2024

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Guy Ziv

Episode 56

Food Systems Podcast 56

In this episode we talk to Guy Ziv, Professor in Socio-Environmental Systems at the School of Geography, University of...see more Leeds, and coordinator of the European Horizon project BESTMAP about this four-year programme which covers seven countries in the European Union and Serbia. The podcast comes just before Guy presents the latest BESTMAP findings at a ForumforAg and RISE Foundation event in February.

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Tuesday, Jan 30, 2024

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Alex Lissitsa

Episode 55

Food Systems Podcast 55

In this episode we talk to Alex Lissitsa, President of the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club and CEO of IMC, about...see more his current assessment of agriculture in Ukraine and the challenges being faced by growers in this very difficult time. The podcast was recorded following a roundtable discussion hosted by the Forum in Brussels which discussed a recovery plan for Ukraine.

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Friday, Dec 01, 2023

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Welcome to Food Systems Podcasts, the series about creating a sustainable food system.

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Podcast 59 (audio & video)

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