About this Event
Food: The Other Big Climate Lever
Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Time: 6pm-7:30pm, with reception to follow from 7:30 pm-8:30 pm
Location: Centre for International Governance Innovation, 67 Erb Street West, Waterloo
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Any discussion about the climate crisis needs to talk about food. Agri-food GHG emissions remain stubborn, agriculture is the leading cause of global deforestation, and the food system is the primary driver of global biodiversity loss.
BUT agriculture can also act as a carbon sink, provide biodiversity and ecosystem services, support First Nations food sovereignty, and even contribute to the energy transition – all while feeding over 8 billion people.
This Canadian Climate Week event brings together the worlds of climate and agri-food to share the opportunities — and challenges — of agri-food in the age of climate change.
This is a hybrid event, with the option to register for an online or in-person ticket. Online regsitrants will receive a link to join the day before the event.
Speakers
Event speakers include Mary Dimou (Nàdarra Ventures), Richard Florizone (Clean Economy Fund), Ibrahim Mohammed (Grain Farmers of Ontario), Brenda Hsueh (Farmers for Climate Solutions), Amber Kivisto (BioNorth Solutions), Iain Klugman (NorthGuide) plus Evan Fraser (AFI) and others.
About AFI
Arrell Food Institute (AFI) seeks to improve global food systems by informing policy, convening conversations and bridging research, education, and community engagement. We are focused on growing and supporting healthy resilient food systems that nourish communities and build economies. It is based at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada.
From developing an ag-tech innovation strategy, training the next generation of innovators to establishing a national school food program in Canada, AFI is creating new pathways toward more resilient food systems. A resilient food system requires active participation from all members of the food system including but not limited to industry, producers, businesses, community groups and consumers.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Centre for International Governance Innovation, 67 Erb Street West, Waterloo, Canada
CAD 0.00
