DC Climate Week: Food+Climate – Reducing Food System Emissions in the Current Climate
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At this DC Climate Week panel, environmental experts, advocates, and food industry leaders will explore the latest strategies to reduce emissions from food production and consumption. From shifting institutional food purchasing to scaling alternative proteins and tackling food waste, the discussion will highlight bold, evidence-based solutions that are gaining traction in today’s political and economic climate.
GFI’s Maille O’Donnell will join the panel to spotlight alternative proteins as a high-impact climate solution and share insights on effective messaging and public investment strategies that can drive real progress. This is a key moment to bring food system transformation to the center of climate conversations—and to lead with ideas that meet the moment.
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Maille O’Donnell
SENIOR POLICY SPECIALIST, PUBLIC INVESTMENT AND INDUSTRY
Maille works to advance government support for alternative proteins by analyzing the policy landscape, engaging with stakeholders, and advocating for public funding and incentives to accelerate the industry. Prior to joining GFI, Maille worked on sustainable food systems at the World Resources Institute and studied food policy at the University of Cambridge.
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