Webinar Event
Food Systems, Resilience, and Nutrition Impact
A transformative webinar on Food Systems, Resilience, and Nutrition Impact. Hosted by the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, and the Signature Area of Communities and Sustainability Research at the University of Saskatchewan.
February 6, 2025
10:00 - 11:30 AM (CST)
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming virtual webinar. As we enter 2025—a landmark year for advancing nutrition and well-being—the webinar will highlight cutting-edge research on resilient food systems and innovative approaches to addressing malnutrition and food insecurity.
A key focus will be on the role of pulses as a powerhouse for combating malnutrition through climate-smart strategies and adaptive approaches. The event will feature research presentations by USask faculty and a panel discussion with experts from Global Affairs Canada, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Protein Industries Canada to explore actionable solutions and priorities.
Moderator, Dominic Schofield
The work presented in this webinar has been supported through funding from Global Affairs Canada, the International Development Research Centre, the University of Saskatchewan and Nutrien.
Presentations
Solving nutrition problems in the Global South with pulses: Dr. Susan Whiting, Distinguished Professor Emerita, University of Saskatchewan.
Addressing Food Security in Ethiopia; Dr Sabine Liebenehm, Assistant Professor; Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics; University of Saskatchewan
Expert Panel
Dr. Patrizia Fracassi, Senior Nutrition and Food Systems Officer, ESN, as the FAO panelist
Dr. Christopher Marinangeli, Director of the Centre for Regulatory Research and Innovation, Protein Industries Canada
Dr. Olusola Sotunde Senior Food Systems and Nutrition Adviser, Food Systems and Nutrition Division Global Affairs Canada.