Shaping Food Policy for a Next Gen Food System

About

The future of sustainable food systems will be shaped as much by policy decisions as by technological and financial innovations. From school meals and city procurement policies to national dietary guidelines and international trade rules, food policy sets the framework for systemic transformation.

This event will introduce students and early-career professionals to career opportunities in sustainable food policy, highlight how youth can shape policymaking, and provide hands-on experience brainstorming policy pathways at the intersection of food, climate, health, and equity.

As part of Food for Thought’s Next Gen Food System Climate Week Series, this convening will demonstrate how policy careers can be powerful levers for achieving zero hunger, zero emissions, and zero suffering within our generation.

Venue & Location

Columbia University – Career Design Lab (729 7th Ave 3rd Floor, NY 10019)

Accessibility

We are committed to making this event inclusive and accessible:

• Wheelchair-accessible venue with elevator access
• Additional accommodations (e.g., reserved seating) available on request

What to Expect

• Expert panel on food policy strategies and interventions
• Structured Food Policy Lab where students and professionals can come together to brainstorm food policy solutions at the intersection of climate, health, labor, equity and education

Confirmed Speakers

• Sierra Hollowell, Senior Policy Analyst, NYC Mayor's Office of Food Policy (MOFP)
• Natalie Wright, Sustainable Development Specialist, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Organizers & Partners

Hosted by Food 4 Thought Innovations in collaboration with the NYC Mayor's Office of Food Policy, Columbia University School of Professional Studies - Career Design Lab and ProVeg International.

Host or Publisher Food 4 Thought Innovations