Rethinking Food Waste: A Duke Climate Collaboration Symposium

The topic of food loss and waste sits at the heart of climate challenges, food insecurity, and sustainable development. This two-day symposium, hosted by the at Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy, will bring together scholars, policymakers, and practitioners from the public and private sectors to explore pathways for reducing food waste and redesigning our food systems for greater sustainability, equity, and resilience.

Wasted and lost food is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for approximately eight percent of total emissions while representing billions of dollars in economic loss each year. Addressing food waste offers a powerful opportunity to lower climate impacts, reduce hunger, and promote more efficient, inclusive food systems. This symposium will investigate food waste from multiple perspectives—including households, businesses, and policymakers—to identify pathways for meaningful change

Featuring a keynote by leading food law and policy expert of Harvard Law School, the Thursday, Jan. 22 event (open to the public) will highlight emerging research, policy developments, and practical strategies to move toward a climate-appropriate food system that nourishes people and sustains the planet. A networking reception will follow the keynote presentation.

More info (agenda, speaker list, January 23 private workshop info): duke.is/jan22collab

About the Event Series:

The symposium is a part of the Duke Climate Collaboration Symposia series, designed to accelerate climate solutions by developing new collaborations among Duke scholars and external partners. Each symposium focuses on identifying opportunities for Duke University to make the most of its interdisciplinary expertise and convening power for meaningful impact on climate challenges.

This symposium is hosted by Duke University’s World Food Policy Center at the Sanford School of Public Policy. The series is funded by a gift from The Duke Endowment in support of the Duke Climate Commitment, which unites the university’s education, research, operations, and public service missions to address climate challenges. The Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability manages the symposia series.

Info: Emily Broad Leib, Harvard Law School

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