Author: Iain Shepherd
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Johan Rockström Wins 2024 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement
Johan Rockström, director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and EAT co-founder, was today announced as the winner of the 2024 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement for his pioneering work on the “Planetary Boundaries” framework, a scientific guide to help keep the planet in a safe operating space.
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Tomas Alfred Røen Promoted to Chief Executive Officer
EAT is pleased to announce the promotion of Tomas Alfred Røen to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective February the 1st, 2024.
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Olav Kjørven Steps Down as CEO
Olav Kjørven is stepping down as CEO of EAT after more than six years with the organization.
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Economists calculate multi-trillion dollar opportunity to fix the broken global food system
In the most ambitious study of food system economics to date, leading economists and scientists chart how the hidden costs of the global food system will continue to mount in the future unless we see major shifts in policy and practice.
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TURFS Consortium launched to transform urban-rural food systems with cities as entry points
The Transforming Urban Rural Food Systems (TURFS) Consortium launched its Strategy for Food Systems Transformation to empower and support cities to improve the way we produce and consume food in urban and rural areas.
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Reflecting on five years of policy co-creation with youth: the CO-CREATE project
After five years, the CO-CREATE research project “Confronting Obesity: Co-creating policy with youth” has come to end. Reflections on the project’s achievements and sustained impact are shared.
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CO-CREATE: Young people have ideas to tackle obesity – but are we listening?
A youth participatory study on adolescent obesity suggests addressing socio-psychological aspects, and promoting an environment that supports healthy diets and active lifestyles.
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Introducing Tomas Alfred Røen as COO
EAT is excited to announce the appointment of Tomas Alfred Røen as Chief Operating Officer (COO). This strategic addition to the EAT leadership will further support EAT’s mission of fostering a sustainable, healthy, and equitable food future for all.
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EAT Welcomes New Board Members
The EAT advisory board has been strengthened by the arrival of 13 world-renowned authorities in fields ranging from finance to agriculture.
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Cities take health, food and climate matters into their own hands during Barcelona’s Sustainable Food Week
Cities are making headway in addressing the health and climate crises through food.