The food industry significantly contributes to biodiversity loss and greenhouse gas emissions. What if food could regenerate nature? This vision powers the Big Food Redesign Challenge, explored in

The food industry significantly contributes to biodiversity loss and greenhouse gas emissions. What if food could regenerate nature? This vision powers the Big Food Redesign Challenge, explored in a new episode of The Circular Economy Show. Host Lucy Parker and guests Jonquil Hackenberg (Ellen MacArthur Foundation CEO), Wendy Schmidt (Schmidt Family Foundation), and chef Douglas McMaster discuss creating a food system better for people, nature, and climate, emphasizing innovation and rethinking our approach.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, promotes a circular economy designed to eliminate waste, circulate materials, and regenerate nature. Discover more and subscribe for insights: YouTube | Website

The food industry significantly drives biodiversity loss and accounts for a third of global greenhouse gas emissions. The Big Food Redesign Challenge envisions designing food systems that

The food industry significantly drives biodiversity loss and accounts for a third of global greenhouse gas emissions. The Big Food Redesign Challenge envisions designing food systems that regenerate nature rather than harming it.

In a special episode of The Circular Economy Show, guest host Lucy Parker explores how learnings from the Challenge can create a food system better for people, nature, and climate. Featured speakers include Jonquil Hackenberg of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Wendy Schmidt of the [Schmidt Family Foundation](https://tsffoundation.org/) discussing philanthropy, and Michelin-starred chef Douglas McMaster of [Silo](https://www.silolondon.com/) on innovative approaches.

Learn more about the [Big Food Redesign Challenge](https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/the-big-food-redesign-challenge/overview?utm_campaign=drumbeat-podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=ce_show_podcast&utm_content=&utm_term=) and its participants, or watch the full [episode on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cjJv3LQGD4&list=PLXT_ozykGVakhZv7xI3VVcTPjM51prIi7&index=5).

Kristine McDivitt Tompkins, former Patagonia CEO, is a prominent American conservationist. With her late husband, Douglas Tompkins, she is recognized as one of history's most successful national

Kristine McDivitt Tompkins, former Patagonia CEO, is a prominent American conservationist. With her late husband, Douglas Tompkins, she is recognized as one of history's most successful national park philanthropists. Her NGO, Tompkins Conservation, recently partnered with Chilean President Michelle Bachelet to create five new national parks and expand three others in Chile, adding over 10 million acres of protected land.

In her talk, Tompkins will share insights into her conservation work in the Southern Cone, her transition from businesswoman, and her call to action: "Paying our rent to Earth." The discussion will be moderated by Kate Brandt.

This workshop examines how society has institutionalized culture within leisure, tourism, and academia, positioning it in a specific economic niche. It also introduces the Critical Assessment

This workshop examines how society has institutionalized culture within leisure, tourism, and academia, positioning it in a specific economic niche. It also introduces the Critical Assessment Framework (CAF) for envisioning programs and indicators that foster a culture of sustainability.

Participants will identify and reflect on societal assumptions, insights, and blind spots. The workshop is presented by Douglas Worts, Culture and Sustainability Specialist at World Views Consulting (douglasworts.org), and Dr. Lynne Teather, Professor in the Master of Museum Studies Program at the University of Toronto.

Douglas Kihiko, a Nairobi-based graffiti artist and muralist, founded Graffiti Girls Kenya. This organization empowers Kenyan women by involving them in the graffiti scene, providing a platform

Douglas Kihiko, a Nairobi-based graffiti artist and muralist, founded Graffiti Girls Kenya. This organization empowers Kenyan women by involving them in the graffiti scene, providing a platform for creative expression.

Through street art, Graffiti Girls Kenya enables women to share issues affecting them, ensuring their voices are heard. This initiative, highlighting the life-changing impact of art, was presented at a TEDx event.

Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.