Sep 13, 2023
Climate Week NYC, UNGA 2022
Wholechain collaborates with global sustainability leaders at Climate Week and UN General Assembly events, spotlighting innovations in fully traceable and deforestation-free supply chains for food, agriculture, and leather industries.
when
Climate Week
Where
New York City
Sep 13, 2023
Climate Week NYC, UNGA 2022
Wholechain collaborates with global sustainability leaders at Climate Week and UN General Assembly events, spotlighting innovations in fully traceable and deforestation-free supply chains for food, agriculture, and leather industries.
when
Climate Week
Where
New York City
Sep 13, 2023
Climate Week NYC, UNGA 2022
Wholechain collaborates with global sustainability leaders at Climate Week and UN General Assembly events, spotlighting innovations in fully traceable and deforestation-free supply chains for food, agriculture, and leather industries.
when
Climate Week
Where
New York City
Shaping Sustainable Food and Agriculture Solutions at UNGA 78
Shaping Sustainable Food and Agriculture Solutions at UNGA 78
Shaping Sustainable Food and Agriculture Solutions at UNGA 78
This week, at the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 78), Wholechain, alongside partners Food Tank, WWF, and NYU Steinhardt, will present “Food and Agriculture as a Solution to the Climate Crisis.” The event, set for September 14th, brings together a distinguished group of international organizations—including World Food Program-USA, FAO North America, UN Environment Programme (UNEP), UN Development Programme (UNDP), the Forum for Farmers and Food Security (3FS), and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)—to explore traceable and deforestation-free leather supply chains. Register here for the livestream.
Interested in connecting during UNGA 78 or Climate Week 2023? Contact us at team@wholechain.com.
This week, at the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 78), Wholechain, alongside partners Food Tank, WWF, and NYU Steinhardt, will present “Food and Agriculture as a Solution to the Climate Crisis.” The event, set for September 14th, brings together a distinguished group of international organizations—including World Food Program-USA, FAO North America, UN Environment Programme (UNEP), UN Development Programme (UNDP), the Forum for Farmers and Food Security (3FS), and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)—to explore traceable and deforestation-free leather supply chains. Register here for the livestream.
Interested in connecting during UNGA 78 or Climate Week 2023? Contact us at team@wholechain.com.
This week, at the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 78), Wholechain, alongside partners Food Tank, WWF, and NYU Steinhardt, will present “Food and Agriculture as a Solution to the Climate Crisis.” The event, set for September 14th, brings together a distinguished group of international organizations—including World Food Program-USA, FAO North America, UN Environment Programme (UNEP), UN Development Programme (UNDP), the Forum for Farmers and Food Security (3FS), and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)—to explore traceable and deforestation-free leather supply chains. Register here for the livestream.
Interested in connecting during UNGA 78 or Climate Week 2023? Contact us at team@wholechain.com.
Dinner Menu Featuring Wholechain QR Codes for Ingredient Traceability and Transparency
Looking Back: Sustainable Innovations at UNGA 77 and Climate Week 2022
At the previous year’s Climate Week and UNGA 77, Wholechain co-hosted the influential working dinner “Better Food Future: Oceans, Food & Finance” alongside the UN Global Compact Ocean Accelerator Network, Food Tank, IDH, and Envisible LLC. This event officially relaunched the UN Global Compact Ocean Accelerator Network, emphasizing traceable seafood solutions to advance ocean health.
Sponsors and Ingredient Innovators Included:
Global Seafood Alliance
Builders Vision
Benson Hill
Foodbytes! by Rabobank
Alaskan Leader Seafoods
Cape Fish
Grain4Grain
AKUA
Industry Leaders and Participants:
The gathering united leading seafood buyers, retailers, sustainability advocates, producers, and innovative tech providers, including representatives from Walmart, Wegmans, Albertsons, Kroger, PepsiCo, and Nestlé.
Notable ESG Commitments from the Event:
Traceability for Beef & Leather: Industry giants JBS, Minerva, Marfrig, and Vancouros committed to tracing one million calves in Brazil, ensuring responsible sourcing and deforestation-free supply chains in partnership with IDH.
Sustainable Seafood Initiatives: Walmart Foundation and WWF pledged expansion of sustainable seafood sourcing through place-based initiatives, including partnering with Pacific Island Tuna to supply Walmart’s Great Value brand.
Traceability and Transparency in Global Seafood Supply Chains:
Participants engaged in robust dialogue highlighting innovations and sustainability practices within global seafood and aquaculture supply chains. Key discussions included:
Kathleen McLaughlin (Walmart) outlined Walmart’s efforts to uplift fishing communities in the Marshall Islands.
Scott Sandvig (Alaskan Leader Seafoods) described the company’s responsible pole-and-line fishing methods, protecting ocean ecosystems.
Kyle Nold shared insights on supporting small-scale fishers and sustainable sourcing through Cape Fish South Africa.
At the previous year’s Climate Week and UNGA 77, Wholechain co-hosted the influential working dinner “Better Food Future: Oceans, Food & Finance” alongside the UN Global Compact Ocean Accelerator Network, Food Tank, IDH, and Envisible LLC. This event officially relaunched the UN Global Compact Ocean Accelerator Network, emphasizing traceable seafood solutions to advance ocean health.
Sponsors and Ingredient Innovators Included:
Global Seafood Alliance
Builders Vision
Benson Hill
Foodbytes! by Rabobank
Alaskan Leader Seafoods
Cape Fish
Grain4Grain
AKUA
Industry Leaders and Participants:
The gathering united leading seafood buyers, retailers, sustainability advocates, producers, and innovative tech providers, including representatives from Walmart, Wegmans, Albertsons, Kroger, PepsiCo, and Nestlé.
Notable ESG Commitments from the Event:
Traceability for Beef & Leather: Industry giants JBS, Minerva, Marfrig, and Vancouros committed to tracing one million calves in Brazil, ensuring responsible sourcing and deforestation-free supply chains in partnership with IDH.
Sustainable Seafood Initiatives: Walmart Foundation and WWF pledged expansion of sustainable seafood sourcing through place-based initiatives, including partnering with Pacific Island Tuna to supply Walmart’s Great Value brand.
Traceability and Transparency in Global Seafood Supply Chains:
Participants engaged in robust dialogue highlighting innovations and sustainability practices within global seafood and aquaculture supply chains. Key discussions included:
Kathleen McLaughlin (Walmart) outlined Walmart’s efforts to uplift fishing communities in the Marshall Islands.
Scott Sandvig (Alaskan Leader Seafoods) described the company’s responsible pole-and-line fishing methods, protecting ocean ecosystems.
Kyle Nold shared insights on supporting small-scale fishers and sustainable sourcing through Cape Fish South Africa.
At the previous year’s Climate Week and UNGA 77, Wholechain co-hosted the influential working dinner “Better Food Future: Oceans, Food & Finance” alongside the UN Global Compact Ocean Accelerator Network, Food Tank, IDH, and Envisible LLC. This event officially relaunched the UN Global Compact Ocean Accelerator Network, emphasizing traceable seafood solutions to advance ocean health.
Sponsors and Ingredient Innovators Included:
Global Seafood Alliance
Builders Vision
Benson Hill
Foodbytes! by Rabobank
Alaskan Leader Seafoods
Cape Fish
Grain4Grain
AKUA
Industry Leaders and Participants:
The gathering united leading seafood buyers, retailers, sustainability advocates, producers, and innovative tech providers, including representatives from Walmart, Wegmans, Albertsons, Kroger, PepsiCo, and Nestlé.
Notable ESG Commitments from the Event:
Traceability for Beef & Leather: Industry giants JBS, Minerva, Marfrig, and Vancouros committed to tracing one million calves in Brazil, ensuring responsible sourcing and deforestation-free supply chains in partnership with IDH.
Sustainable Seafood Initiatives: Walmart Foundation and WWF pledged expansion of sustainable seafood sourcing through place-based initiatives, including partnering with Pacific Island Tuna to supply Walmart’s Great Value brand.
Traceability and Transparency in Global Seafood Supply Chains:
Participants engaged in robust dialogue highlighting innovations and sustainability practices within global seafood and aquaculture supply chains. Key discussions included:
Kathleen McLaughlin (Walmart) outlined Walmart’s efforts to uplift fishing communities in the Marshall Islands.
Scott Sandvig (Alaskan Leader Seafoods) described the company’s responsible pole-and-line fishing methods, protecting ocean ecosystems.
Kyle Nold shared insights on supporting small-scale fishers and sustainable sourcing through Cape Fish South Africa.
Plant-Based Kelp “Meat” Tacos by Akua
Innovations in Food Categories and Traceability Solutions:
The event showcased pioneering companies improving sustainability across several key food categories:
Soy: Benson Hill’s responsible sourcing for aquaculture feeds (Riverence trout).
Grains: Sustainable grain provider Grain4Grain.
Kelp-Based Foods: AKUA’s kelp-based products promoting regenerative ocean agriculture.
Beef & Leather: Brazilian meatpackers and leather producers committed to traceability and responsible sourcing.
Sustainable Finance Driving Industry Change
Sponsors Builders Vision and Foodbytes! by Rabobank highlighted financing solutions, with Anne Greven, Global Head of Food & Agriculture at Foodbytes!, advocating cross-sector collaboration and traceability-focused innovations.
The event showcased pioneering companies improving sustainability across several key food categories:
Soy: Benson Hill’s responsible sourcing for aquaculture feeds (Riverence trout).
Grains: Sustainable grain provider Grain4Grain.
Kelp-Based Foods: AKUA’s kelp-based products promoting regenerative ocean agriculture.
Beef & Leather: Brazilian meatpackers and leather producers committed to traceability and responsible sourcing.
Sustainable Finance Driving Industry Change
Sponsors Builders Vision and Foodbytes! by Rabobank highlighted financing solutions, with Anne Greven, Global Head of Food & Agriculture at Foodbytes!, advocating cross-sector collaboration and traceability-focused innovations.
The event showcased pioneering companies improving sustainability across several key food categories:
Soy: Benson Hill’s responsible sourcing for aquaculture feeds (Riverence trout).
Grains: Sustainable grain provider Grain4Grain.
Kelp-Based Foods: AKUA’s kelp-based products promoting regenerative ocean agriculture.
Beef & Leather: Brazilian meatpackers and leather producers committed to traceability and responsible sourcing.
Sustainable Finance Driving Industry Change
Sponsors Builders Vision and Foodbytes! by Rabobank highlighted financing solutions, with Anne Greven, Global Head of Food & Agriculture at Foodbytes!, advocating cross-sector collaboration and traceability-focused innovations.
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare from Cape Fish
The Future of Traceability: UN Global Compact Ocean Accelerator Network
Inspired by the success of previous sustainability programs like Envisible’s Fish Hackathon, the relaunched UN Global Compact Ocean Accelerator Network aims to scale entrepreneurial solutions in fully traceable sustainable seafood supply chains, starting with Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water.
The network’s leadership includes:
Mark Kaplan (Envisible) – Startup Representative
Erik Giercksky – Head of UN Global Compact Ocean Stewardship Coalition
Knut Moestue & Wenche Grønbrekk – UN Global Compact Norway
Adam Roy Gordon – Head of UN Global Compact Network USA
Envisible will mentor and facilitate connections between participating startups, investors, universities, and market leaders to accelerate scalable, traceable solutions.
Inspired by the success of previous sustainability programs like Envisible’s Fish Hackathon, the relaunched UN Global Compact Ocean Accelerator Network aims to scale entrepreneurial solutions in fully traceable sustainable seafood supply chains, starting with Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water.
The network’s leadership includes:
Mark Kaplan (Envisible) – Startup Representative
Erik Giercksky – Head of UN Global Compact Ocean Stewardship Coalition
Knut Moestue & Wenche Grønbrekk – UN Global Compact Norway
Adam Roy Gordon – Head of UN Global Compact Network USA
Envisible will mentor and facilitate connections between participating startups, investors, universities, and market leaders to accelerate scalable, traceable solutions.
Inspired by the success of previous sustainability programs like Envisible’s Fish Hackathon, the relaunched UN Global Compact Ocean Accelerator Network aims to scale entrepreneurial solutions in fully traceable sustainable seafood supply chains, starting with Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water.
The network’s leadership includes:
Mark Kaplan (Envisible) – Startup Representative
Erik Giercksky – Head of UN Global Compact Ocean Stewardship Coalition
Knut Moestue & Wenche Grønbrekk – UN Global Compact Norway
Adam Roy Gordon – Head of UN Global Compact Network USA
Envisible will mentor and facilitate connections between participating startups, investors, universities, and market leaders to accelerate scalable, traceable solutions.
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