Solving Food Waste is a Key Solution to the Climate Crisis
Food Tank, UNEP, Food Planet Prize, NRDC, Restaurant Technologies, CookUnity, and Mill present “Solving Food Waste” at Climate Week NYC
On the morning of Monday, September 21st, join Food Tank, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Food Planet Prize, NRDC, Restaurant Technologies, CookUnity, and Mill at WNYC-NPR Studios’ The Greene Space in New York City.
Food waste is one of the world’s most overlooked climate challenges, and one of its greatest opportunities. The morning will explore how reducing food loss and waste can cut greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen food security, and build more resilient food systems at the city, state, and global levels. Featuring leaders from across policy, business, hospitality, and civil society, this event will highlight practical solutions and bold ideas to accelerate action.
Speakers include:
- María Bengochea, Director of Sustainability, Nutrition & Standards, CookUnity
- Cullen Curth, New York City-based pianist, music director, and conductor
- Kate Gallego, Mayor, Phoenix
- Diana Geseking, Chief Legal Officer, Restaurant Technologies
- Jean Garris Hand, Vice President and Global Head of Sustainability, Hilton
- Matthew Jozwiak, CEO and Founder, Rethink
- Robert Jones, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Industry Leadership, and Impact, Culinary Institute of America
- Nathan Lucrezio, Broadway Actor, Singer, Dancer, and Recording Artist
- Danielle Nierenberg, President, Food Tank
- Emily Norford, Nominations Manager, Food Planet Prize
- Gwyneth Rampton, Vice President of Sustainability, Compass Group USA
- Matt Rogers, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Mill
- Tia Schwab, Senior Manager, U.S. Food Systems