1:30 PM - 2:45 PM PDT

YBCA | Screening Room

Scaling an Amazon Forest-Based Food Systems

Scaling the sustainable food value chains of the Amazon Forest is essential for both forest conservation and climate mitigation. This session will explore the Amazon's potential to provide diverse ingredients, raw products, and superfoods rooted in biodiversity and traditional knowledge. Featuring a diverse panel of experts, we'll delve into the challenges and opportunities of developing a forest-based food economy that generates income for vulnerable communities while offering an alternative to deforestation-driven activities. Engage in a dynamic discussion on leveraging the Amazon's natural resources to create a sustainable, resilient, and inclusive global food system.

Speakers

Jonah Wittkamper

President & Co-Founder

Amazon Investor Coalition / NEXUS

Marcelo Cwerner

Head of Innovative Finance

Amana Project

Jill Kauffman Johnson

Jorge Lopez-doriga

Chief communications & Sustainability officer

AJE GROUP

Paula Scherer

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