COP30 UNFCCC Side-event: Sharing Solutions for Resilient Food Systems and a Circular Bioeconomy

A resilient and sustainable food system and circular bioeconomy is a prerequisite for climate action. Sharing knowledge and experiences is vital for a just transition with cross-sector innovation and global cooperation. Upholding multilateralism is key to lasting and inclusive transformation.
Information

Conference hosts: Finland, Food Tank, Nordic Council of Ministers, UN Food Systems Coordination Hub

Date & time: Tuesday 18 November, 16:45 – 18:15 (local Belém time)

Room: Side Event Room 8

Stream: Registered conference participants have the opportunity to watch side events using the COP 30 virtual platform. Virtual speakers/panelists can join their side event by clicking the “Join” button in the COP 30 Virtual Platform.

Programme

Welcome

Danielle Nierenberg, Food Tank, Moderator

Opening remarks

Karen Ellemann, Secretary General, Nordic Council of Ministers

Panel 1: Bioeconomy for resilient, healthy and sustainable food systems

Sari Multala, Finland’s Minister of Climate and the Environment
Kaveh Zahedi, Director of the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Johanna Hagelberg, Executive Vice President, Biomaterials, Stora Enso
Khaled Eltaweel, Senior Coordinator, UN Food Systems Coordination Hub

Panel 2: Innovation and research for action

Bernhard Mauritz Stormyr, Vice-President, Sustainability Governance, Yara International
Jelle Van Loon, Associate Director for Sustainable Agrifood Systems, Representative for the Americas, and Mechanization Specialist, CIMMYT

More speakers will be added.