Last Wednesday, March 1, in São Paulo, the closing event TEEBAgriFood for Business was held, which is part of the Economy of Ecosystems and Biodiversity for Agriculture and Food (TEEBAgriFood) project. The meeting was organized by CEBDS and the Capitals Coalition with the support of the United Nations Environment Program Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) and FGVces.
The event aimed to discuss the transformation of food systems, the environment and society, in addition to the exchange of experiences among participants. Companies associated with CEBDS were also present.
On the occasion, the executive director of CEBDS, Ricardo Mastroti, highlighted the importance of addressing these issues. “CEBDS believes that food production can and should go hand in hand with nature conservation. This is the moment for Brazil and the companies that operate here to exercise their leadership in the new global economy. We have everything to lead the sustainable transformation of food systems”, he said.
For the director of the Capitals Coalition, Martine Van Weelden, “transforming food systems is crucial to meeting all the Sustainable Development Goals and thus respecting natural capital”.
Those present had the opportunity to follow panels of the organizing entities and representatives of the IBGE and the Ministry of Development and Social Assistance, Family and Fight against Hunger.
