Webinar
New Webinar Series: The Principles of Circular Food Systems
The Circular Food Systems Network, hosted by the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases (GRA), is excited to launch our ‘Live Conversations’ webinar series: The Principles of Circular Food Systems – Live Conversations.
Join us for an engaging, podcast-style session where we dive deep into the core principles of circular food systems—not through formal presentations, but through dynamic conversations, critical questions, and multiple expert perspectives. Think of it as a live talk show on the future of circular food systems.
Episode 1: Ecosystem Safeguarding – Land and Water Perspectives
In this opening session, we explore how to protect the ecosystems that underpin our food systems - from soils to seas.
Expect an open, conversational format as our guest experts unpack questions like:
- How can we align aquaculture with ecological regeneration?
- What does circularity look like in land vs. water-based systems?
- How do we stop overfishing and nutrient runoff without compromising food production?
- What role can agroforestry play in enhancing resilience and nutrient cycling in land-based systems?
- What lessons can land-based agriculture learn from aquaculture—and vice versa?
We’ll also explore practical solutions and system-wide strategies for maintaining ecosystem health, circular nutrient flows, and long-term sustainability.
Featuring Special Guests
| Patrick Worms | Senior Science Policy Advisor, CIFOR-ICRAF & President of the International Union of Agroforestry |
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| Anne-Jo van Riel | Aquaculture and Fisheries Research Officer, Wageningen University & Research (WUR); PhD on aquaculture’s role in circular food systems |
Whether you're a researcher, policymaker, food system innovator, or just curious about the future of circular food systems, this series is for you.