From Waste to Resilience: Tackling Food Loss and Waste to Advance Climate Action and Food Security

When: Thursday, November 13  
Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m.  
Where: Teatro Casa Isaura Campos, Tv. Quintino Bocaiúva, 569 – Reduto, Belém – PA, 66053-240, Brasil

Registration is required. Space is limited.

This special event will explore the connections between food systems and climate, with a focus on food loss and waste and equitable access to food. It will bring together leaders with international, national and local perspectives, highlighting effective models for preventing food loss and waste and redirecting surplus food to those in need.

Networking session | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Including drinks and appetizers, this will be an opportunity for experts and leaders to connect and exchange ideas.

Interactive discussion | 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. | An interactive discussion with remarks and reflections from food system experts. The conversation will focus on policy, financing and collaborative pathways to advance food security and climate action — including the vital role of food collection and redistribution as a climate solution.

Caixas de som:

• Lisa Lua, Presidente e CEO, The Global FoodBanking Network
• Heloiva Tavora, Regional Director, Sesc Para
• Claudia Roseno, Sesc
• Dr. Shenggen Fã, Chair Professor and Dean of the Academy of Global Food Economics and Policy at China Agricultural University (CAU).
• Rosa Maria Silva Barbosa, Social Educator; Representative of the State Council for Sustainable Food and Nutritional Security; Coordinator of the Solidarity Kitchen of the Community of the Parish of São José de Anchieta; State Counselor for Racial Equality; Member of the National Council for Food Security
• Dr. Heloisa Helena Berredo Reis De Medeiros, Professor at the Federal University of Para (UFPA)
• Carolina Urmeneta, Director of Circular Economy Programs, Global Methane Hub
• Janine Giuberti Coutinho, Brazilian National Secretariat for Food and Nutritional Security, Brazilian Government
• Ana Catalina Suarez Pena, Innovation and Strategy Senior Director, The Global FoodBanking Network (moderator)

Concert | Starting at 7:00 pm | Immediately following the event, we invite you to explore more of SESC  Pará’s programming. Join us us next door at Jambu Arena at SESC Doca for a concert celebrating Amazonian culture, music and artists. By registering for the event, you will automatically receive a ticket to the concert. Learn more here.