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Global Alliance for the Future of Food

This why we need systems-thinking in a time of crisis

A deep rethink of the ecological basis for food production and for human health has never been more urgently required.

4 min readApr 9, 2020

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This why we need systems-thinking in a time of crisis

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Ruth Richardson
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Global Alliance for the Future of Food

Climate justice through a finance lens: Highlights from the latest episode of Accelerating Climate…

Earlier this month, I was delighted to sit down with Sara Jane Ahmed to hear about how climate justice and the world of finance can mix.

4 min readAug 16, 2022

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Climate justice through a finance lens: Highlights from the latest episode of Accelerating Climate…

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Ruth Richardson
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Global Alliance for the Future of Food

3 ideas from the first episode of our new podcast, highlighting the importance of systems thinking…

Here are three standout ideas from our conversation with Dr. Martin Frick, Director of the World Food Programme’s Global Office in Berlin.

3 min readJun 24, 2022

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3 ideas from the first episode of our new podcast, highlighting the importance of systems thinking…

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Ruth Richardson
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Food Nature Climate

Food systems transformation the low-hanging fruit in climate action

Centring food systems in country Nationally Determined Contributions is a critical climate opportunity.

4 min readNov 11, 2021

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Food systems transformation the low-hanging fruit in climate action

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Global Alliance for the Future of Food

The farmers and governments already working together can get us on track for 1.5°C

Written with Nourish Scotland, 6 examples of how food producers and governments are working together to take climate action.

4 min readNov 6, 2021

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Hands lifting up green boxes with lettuce

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Global Alliance for the Future of Food

How to change counterproductive narratives

Narratives matter because they get accepted as truth and thereby influence how we think and what we do.

4 min readSep 20, 2021

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How to change counterproductive narratives

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Global Alliance for the Future of Food

Achieving the SDGs through food systems transformation

Food as the ‘golden thread’ that connects the SDGs, and pathways to action

5 min readJul 16, 2021

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Achieving the SDGs through food systems transformation

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Global Alliance for the Future of Food

Let’s seize this moment to enhance food systems governance overall

What are the mechanisms and institutional structures that will address the power imbalances in food systems?

4 min readFeb 10, 2021

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Let’s seize this moment to enhance food systems governance overall

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Ruth Richardson
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Global Alliance for the Future of Food

6 lessons about food systems transformation from 2020

This is what we must do in 2021 to create a sustainable, equitable, and resilient future of food for all.

4 min readDec 18, 2020

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6 lessons about food systems transformation from 2020

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Ruth Richardson
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Global Alliance for the Future of Food

What are the imperatives for food systems transformation?

We hope these calls to action will resonate with the many other efforts working towards a better future of food.

3 min readSep 30, 2020

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What are the imperatives for food systems transformation?

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Ruth Richardson

Ruth Richardson

Ruth is Executive Director of the Accelerator for Systemic Risk Assessment. She was formerly ED of the Global Alliance for the Future of Food between 2012-2022.

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