When: 2 December 2023 from 11:15 – 12:00 hrs UTC+4
Where: Hybrid event at the Food4Climate Pavilion, COP28, Dubai
Organizers: World Health Organization supported by Proveg International, Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation
Registration: Click here for virtual participation
Healthy diets
are essential for our individual well-being but also play a crucial role in
preserving the health of our planet. The food choices we make have far-reaching
consequences, impacting not only our own health but also the environment, with
food systems being responsible for 35% of the total greenhouse gas emissions.
Diets and food systems are at the heart of the health–nutrition–environment
nexus. The food we eat, how it is produced and its journey from farm to plate
determine how food systems affect human and planetary health. This event will
focus on food systems solutions that showcase their power to transform health
systems to become more sustainable. By making conscious food choices, we can
contribute to a healthier, more sustainable world for ourselves and future
generations. Featuring inspiring case studies from cities and health ministers,
and discussions with faith, youth, Indigenous peoples, and WHO on the need for
healthy, plant-rich diets for health, climate, and food systems.
Moderator
Lina Mahy, Technical Officer, World Health Organization
Speakers
- Ailan Li, Assistant Director-General, Healthier Populations, World Health Organization
- Lujain Alqodmani, EAT Initiative Director of Global Action and President of the World Medical Association
- Xananine Calvillo Ramirez, ProVeg International Youth Board Member
- Erika Susanto, Director of ESG Data and Research, FAIRR
- Mark Atuahene, Principal Technical Officer, Ministry of Health, Ghana
- Steve Chiu, Main Representative to the UN, Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation
- Eirini Pitsilidi, Global Head of International Affairs, Compassion in World Farming
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