Future Food Institute at Maker Faire Shenzen: Championing Mutual Values for a Sustainable Future
The Future Food Institute’s return to the Maker Faire, led by the visionary Andrea Magelli, in Shenzhen, China, is more than a mere participation; it’s a reaffirmation of our commitment to supporting the Maker Movement globally. This event, a melting pot of innovation and creativity, is a poignant reminder of the critical need to reshape our global food systems amidst escalating environmental and societal challenges.
At the heart of the Future Food Institute’s ethos is the alignment with the Maker Movement’s principles. Our presence at the Maker Faire is not just about showcasing our work but about celebrating the mutual values we share with the Maker community. These values — uniqueness, impact, maker approach, humility & curiosity, diversity, and passion — are the pillars upon which we build our vision for a sustainable future.
The current global scenario, marked by rising undernourishment and environmental crises, highlights the urgency of our mission. The Future Food Institute believes in the transformative power of food as the nexus of fertility, prosperity, and longevity. Our approach to learning, centered on inter-generational dialogue, deep life experiences, scientific understanding, diversity, inclusivity, and prosperity thinking, is designed to empower a new generation of changemakers ready to address these global challenges.
Integral to our philosophy is the conviction that preserving our planet, nourishing humanity healthily, and caring for our ecosystem are the greatest challenges of our era. We advocate for integral ecology as the guiding principle and regeneration as the essential path to safeguard our Earth. This holistic approach dovetails with the Maker Movement’s ethos, underscoring the interplay between human activity and environmental stewardship.
The Maker Movement Manifesto, emphasizing making, sharing, giving, learning, tooling up, playing, participating, supporting, and embracing change, resonates deeply with our vision at the Future Food Institute. This manifesto is a call to action for collective efforts towards a sustainable and equitable world. It inspires us to see ourselves as proactive agents in crafting a future where sustainability, equity, and innovation are realities.
As we mark our presence at the Maker Faire, the Future Food Institute is proud to continue supporting the Maker Movement globally. We believe in the power of collaboration, creativity, and shared values in overcoming challenges. The synergy between the Future Food Institute and the Maker Movement is a source of hope and inspiration, demonstrating that together, we can cultivate a future that is nourishing, sustainable, and just for all.
The Future Food Institute is an international social enterprise and the cornerstone of the Future Food Ecosystem, a collection of research labs, partnerships, initiatives, platforms, networks, entrepreneurial projects and academic programs, that aims to build a more equitable world through enlightening a world-class breed of innovators, boosting entrepreneurial potential, and improving agri-food expertise and tradition.
Future food advocates for positive change through initiatives in Waste & Circular Systems, Water Safety & Security, Climate, Earth Regeneration, Mediterranean Foodscape, Nutrition for All, Humana Communitas, and Cities of the Future as we catalyze progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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