Agrifood Systems

Agrifood Systems are complex and have the capacity to impact, in a transversal way, several challenges that we currently face, such as combating food insecurity and the harmful effects of climate change on food production. 

About

According to the UN Food Systems Summit Scientific Group, “the food system includes the resources related to the entire production chain such as: inputs, production, transport, processing and manufacturing industries, retail and food consumption. food, as well as its impacts on the environment, health and society”. This is a theme that demands the action of several actors in an organized and collaborative way, always considering the field to the table.

It is essential that Brazil – a continental country, cradle of the largest tropical forest on the planet and one of the largest food producers and exporters – takes on a global role in the agenda for the sustainable transformation of Agrifood Systems, contributing to food security and conservation. of biomes.

CEBDS seeks to raise awareness, train and engage the various actors through broad discussion at strategic events, in addition to collaborating with the production chain to drive the transition to healthy, prosperous, inclusive, sustainable and resilient food systems.

Goals

  • Assist in the construction of sustainable and regenerative agro-food systems that provide access to healthy and safe food for all, respecting the limits of the planet.
  • Foster the adoption of sustainable practices at scale throughout the entire food production chain, in addition to mobilizing networked actors for the transformation of agrifood systems.
  • Bring update and alignment on the national and global scenario about the agri-food system, its trends, risks and opportunities;
  • Establish a position of the Business Sector and CT on the subject;
  • Promoting common projects and actions among the participating companies;
  • Create a reference in the country that can be replicated as a model of sustainable transformation of the sector in Latin America

co-leaders

Juliana Abreu

Unilever
Bio

Juliana Abreu

Food Engineer graduated from Escola de Engenharia Mauá, with an MBA in Economics and Management in Government Relations from FGV and certification in Circular Economy from the University of Exeter. In addition, she is a master's student at ESCAS / IPÊ (Ecological Research Institute) in Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development, with a research focus on regenerative agriculture. With 17 years of experience at Unilever, a leading multinational with more than 90 years of experience in Brazil, Juliana plays the role of sustainability manager Brazil. His expertise covers not only the regulatory area, but also corporate strategies focused on sustainability and socio-environmental responsibility, with a focus on food security and regeneration.

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