BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NYC Food Policy Center (Hunter College) - ECPv6.15.12//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NYC Food Policy Center (Hunter College) X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NYC Food Policy Center (Hunter College) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20140309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20141102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160126T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160126T103000 DTSTAMP:20260630T165041 CREATED:20151229T212416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160106T193122Z UID:7127-1453798800-1453804200@www.nycfoodpolicy.org SUMMARY:Food Policy for Breakfast: Universal School Meals: A Research Agenda DESCRIPTION:Food Policy for Breakfast: Universal School Meals: A Research Agenda\npart of our spring 2016 Food Policy for Breakfast Seminar Series \nIn September\, 2014\, New York City inaugurated a new policy of universal free lunch in its stand alone middle schools. After a year and a half of experience with the universal approach\, what do we know\, and what do we want to know? A panel of researchers\, educators and advocates will consider what we have learned thus far\, and what else we need to know about free lunch at school. \nPanelists (additional panelists TBA)\n \nLiz Accles\, Executive Director\, Community Food Advocates \nRenata Peralta\, Ph.D. Candidate in Politics and Education program\, Teachers College\, Columbia University \nRandi Herman\, Council of School Supervisors and Administrators NYC \nModerated by Jan Poppendieck\, Professor Emerita of Sociology\, Policy Director\, NYC Food Policy Center at Hunter College  \nRSVP>>\nLocation:  \nCUNY Graduate Center\n365 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY 10016\nSkylight room\, 9th floor \nProgramming begins promptly at 9:00am – arrive at 8:45 for coffee and open networking. \nPlease note that your RSVP automatically adds you to our mailing list. To opt out\, please email info@nycfoodpolicy.org. \n  URL:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/eventcalendar/food-policy-for-breakfast-universal-school-meals/ LOCATION:CUNY Graduate Center\, 365 5th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States CATEGORIES:Events calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160114T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160114T190000 DTSTAMP:20260630T165041 CREATED:20151223T192016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151223T192058Z UID:7122-1452794400-1452798000@www.nycfoodpolicy.org SUMMARY:Community Board Meetings - East Harlem Neighborhood Plan DESCRIPTION:Community Board Meetings – East Harlem Neighborhood Plan\nSince June\, there have been 6 large Visioning Workshops with the community on 12 different topics\nJoin us at these upcoming Community Board Committee meetings to learn about the\nrecommendations that have been developed from community input\, and share your feedback.\nIn late-January\, Community Board 11 will present the recommendations again so the community can help\nprioritize among them. After incorporating all the feedback we’re getting along the way\, we\nhope to have the final East Harlem Neighborhood Plan done by early February. \nNext Meeting: January 14th:\n6PM: Parks and Open Space\, Environment and Energy \nBonifacio Senior Center \n7 East 116th Street \nSubmit feedback online: eastharlemplan.nyc URL:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/eventcalendar/7122/ LOCATION:Bonifacio Senior Center\, 7 East 116th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10029\, United States CATEGORIES:East Harlem Events,Events calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Slide1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160113T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160113T190000 DTSTAMP:20260630T165041 CREATED:20151223T191800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151223T192050Z UID:7120-1452708000-1452711600@www.nycfoodpolicy.org SUMMARY:Community Board Meetings - East Harlem Neighborhood Plan DESCRIPTION:Community Board Meetings – East Harlem Neighborhood Plan\nSince June\, there have been 6 large Visioning Workshops with the community on 12 different topics\nJoin us at these upcoming Community Board Committee meetings to learn about the\nrecommendations that have been developed from community input\, and share your feedback.\nIn late-January\, Community Board 11 will present the recommendations again so the community can help\nprioritize among them. After incorporating all the feedback we’re getting along the way\, we\nhope to have the final East Harlem Neighborhood Plan done by early February. \nNext Meeting: January 13th:\n6PM: Land Use\, Zoning and Affordable Housing \nBonifacio Senior Center \n7 East 116th Street \nSubmit feedback online: eastharlemplan.nyc URL:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/eventcalendar/community-board-meetings-east-harlem-neighborhood-plan-4/ LOCATION:Bonifacio Senior Center\, 7 East 116th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10029\, United States CATEGORIES:East Harlem Events,Events calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Slide1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160112T200000 DTSTAMP:20260630T165041 CREATED:20151223T191517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151223T191517Z UID:7117-1452625200-1452628800@www.nycfoodpolicy.org SUMMARY:Community Board Meetings - East Harlem Neighborhood Plan DESCRIPTION:Community Board Meetings – East Harlem Neighborhood Plan\nSince June\, there have been 6 large Visioning Workshops with the community on 12 different topics\nJoin us at these upcoming Community Board Committee meetings to learn about the\nrecommendations that have been developed from community input\, and share your feedback.\nIn late-January\, Community Board 11 will present the recommendations again so the community can help\nprioritize among them. After incorporating all the feedback we’re getting along the way\, we\nhope to have the final East Harlem Neighborhood Plan done by early February. \nNext Meeting: January 12th:\n6PM: Art and Culture \nBonifacio Senior Center \n7 East 116th Street \nSubmit feedback online: eastharlemplan.nyc URL:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/eventcalendar/community-board-meetings-east-harlem-neighborhood-plan-3/ LOCATION:Bonifacio Senior Center\, 7 East 116th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10029\, United States CATEGORIES:East Harlem Events,Events calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Slide1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160111T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160111T190000 DTSTAMP:20260630T165041 CREATED:20151223T190554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151223T190554Z UID:7115-1452535200-1452538800@www.nycfoodpolicy.org SUMMARY:Community Board Meetings - East Harlem Neighborhood Plan DESCRIPTION:Community Board Meetings – East Harlem Neighborhood Plan\nSince June\, there have been 6 large Visioning Workshops with the community on 12 different topics\nJoin us at these upcoming Community Board Committee meetings to learn about the\nrecommendations that have been developed from community input\, and share your feedback.\nIn late-January\, Community Board 11 will present the recommendations again so the community can help\nprioritize among them. After incorporating all the feedback we’re getting along the way\, we\nhope to have the final East Harlem Neighborhood Plan done by early February. \nNext Meeting: January 11th:\n6PM: Health and Seniors \nBonifacio Senior Center \n7 East 116th Street \nSubmit feedback online: eastharlemplan.nyc URL:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/eventcalendar/community-board-meetings-east-harlem-neighborhood-plan-2/ LOCATION:Bonifacio Senior Center\, 7 East 116th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10029\, United States CATEGORIES:East Harlem Events,Events calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Slide1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160105T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160105T200000 DTSTAMP:20260630T165041 CREATED:20151223T190102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151223T190206Z UID:7109-1452016800-1452024000@www.nycfoodpolicy.org SUMMARY:Community Board Meetings - East Harlem Neighborhood Plan DESCRIPTION:Community Board Meetings – East Harlem Neighborhood Plan\nSince June\, there have been 6 large Visioning Workshops with the community on 12 different topics\nJoin us at these upcoming Community Board Committee meetings to learn about the\nrecommendations that have been developed from community input\, and share your feedback.\nIn late-January\, Community Board 11 will present the recommendations again so the community can help\nprioritize among them. After incorporating all the feedback we’re getting along the way\, we\nhope to have the final East Harlem Neighborhood Plan done by early February. \nNext Meeting: January 5th:\n6PM: Housing\, Preservation and NYCHA \n7PM: Transportation and Safety \n  \nBonifacio Senior Center \n7 East 116th Street \nSubmit feedback online: eastharlemplan.nyc URL:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/eventcalendar/community-board-meetings-east-harlem-neighborhood-plan/ LOCATION:Bonifacio Senior Center\, 7 East 116th Street\, New York\, 10029\, United States CATEGORIES:East Harlem Events,Events calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Slide1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151214T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151214T103000 DTSTAMP:20260630T165041 CREATED:20151020T205204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151214T222028Z UID:6698-1450083600-1450089000@www.nycfoodpolicy.org SUMMARY:Food Policy For Breakfast: SODA POLITICS: Taking on Big Soda (and Winning): A Conversation with Marion Nestle DESCRIPTION:Food Policy for Breakfast: SODA POLITICS: Taking on Big Soda (and Winning): A Conversation with Marion Nestle \npart of our fall 2015 Food Policy for Breakfast Seminar Series \nDr. Nestle is Paulette Goddard Professor\, Department of Nutrition\, Food Studies\, and Public Health\, New York University. Her latest book explores the power wielded by the soda industry and what is being done to fight it. \nModerated by Nicholas Freudenberg\, Distinguished Professor of Public Health\, CUNY School of Public Health and Hunter College\, Faculty Director\, NYC Food Policy Center at Hunter College. \nRESOURCES>>\nHELD AT THE CUNY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH \, 55 WEST 125TH STREET \nProgramming begins promptly at 9:00am – arrive at 8:45 for coffee and open networking. \nLearn more about Soda Politics \nPlease note that your RSVP automatically adds you to our mailing list. To opt out\, please email info@nycfoodpolicy.org. URL:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/eventcalendar/soda-politics-taking-big-soda-winning-conversation-marion-nestle/ LOCATION:CUNY School of Public Health\, 55 West 125th Street\, New York\, United States CATEGORIES:East Harlem Events,Events calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/SodaPolitics_Cover_Marion_edited-1-680x441.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151207T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151207T133000 DTSTAMP:20260630T165041 CREATED:20151209T163042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151209T163613Z UID:6970-1449489600-1449495000@www.nycfoodpolicy.org SUMMARY:Healthy Food for Upper Manhattan General Meeting DESCRIPTION:Not a Big Box\, Not an App: Alternative Food Sources for Upper Manhattan \nWith the closing of a major uptown supermarket and the changing of seasons\, panelists present a variety of innovative solutions for purchasing healthy food throughout Upper Manhattan\, year round. The closing of the 125th Street Pathmark Supermarket has invited fresh conversation and exploration of innovative solutions for purchasing healthy food in East Harlem and throughout Upper Manhattan. \nPanelists: \nAlyssa Creighton with East Harlem District Public Health Office (DPHO)\, \nOlivia Blanchflower of GrowNYC\, \nAnthony Reynoso and Andy Almante of SuperFi Emporium. \nThe discussion was moderated by Carey King with the New Harlem East Merchants Association. \nMonday December 7th 12:00- 1:30 PM \nEast and Central Harlem District Public Health Office \n161-169 E 110th Street \nEmail hfumworkgroup@gmail.com to RSVP. URL:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/eventcalendar/healthy-food-for-upper-manhattan-general-meeting/ LOCATION:East and Central Harlem District Public Health Office\, 161-169 E 110th Street\, New York\, 10029 CATEGORIES:East Harlem Events,Events calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151130T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151130T154500 DTSTAMP:20260630T165041 CREATED:20150930T160743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151029T161738Z UID:6650-1448892900-1448898300@www.nycfoodpolicy.org SUMMARY:Understanding New York City SchoolFood DESCRIPTION:RSVP to: info@nycfoodpolicy.org URL:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/eventcalendar/understanding-new-york-city-schoolfood-2/ LOCATION:The Silberman Building\, 2180 Third Avenue at 119th Street\, New York CATEGORIES:East Harlem Events,Events calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151121T130000 DTSTAMP:20260630T165041 CREATED:20151119T200053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151119T201649Z UID:6834-1448100000-1448110800@www.nycfoodpolicy.org SUMMARY:East Harlem Neighborhood Plan - Public Workshop this Saturday 11/21 DESCRIPTION:This is the final visioning workshop. \nThe workshop will focus on Environment\, Transportation\, Safety\, Health\, and Seniors. \n\nSpanish Translation Provided\nSign Language Interpretation Available – if needed please RSVP to 212-788-9121 by 11/19\nChildcare Available – if needed please RSVP to 212-788-9121 by 11/19\nSnacks and Refreshments will be served!\n\nFor more information about the East Harlem Neighborhood Plan and to see our progress so far\, please visit www.eastharlemplan.nyc URL:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/eventcalendar/east-harlem-neighborhood-plan-public-workshop-this-saturday-1121/ LOCATION:New York Academy of Medicine\, 1216 5th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:East Harlem Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Slide1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151117T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151117T103000 DTSTAMP:20260630T165041 CREATED:20151015T155749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151103T214906Z UID:6688-1447750800-1447756200@www.nycfoodpolicy.org SUMMARY:Food Policy for Breakfast: Zoning and the City's Food System: Opportunities to Shape Healthier Food Environments in NYC DESCRIPTION:Food Policy for Breakfast: Zoning and the City’s Food System: Opportunities to Shape Healthier Food Environments in NYC\n  \nBy shaping the built environment\, zoning can be a powerful tool to support a healthy\, diverse food environment. This panel discusses food-specific zoning initiatives like Food Retail Expansion to Support Health (FRESH)\, which provides incentives for developers to build supermarkets in communities lacking food retailers\, and Zone Green\, which facilitates rooftop agriculture. It also explores the zoning decisions that determine the location and types of food-related facilities in our communities and encourage the construction of affordable housing\, thus promoting community food security. \nRSVP>>\nPanelists: \nDaniel Hernandez\, Deputy Commissioner for Neighborhood Strategies of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development \nJavier Lopez\, Deputy Director of the Center for Health Equity\, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene \nShai Lauros\, Director of Community Development for Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation. \nModerated by Nevin Cohen\, Associate Professor\, CUNY School of Public Health\n\n\nRSVP>>\n\n\n\nProgramming begins promptly at 9:00am – arrive at 8:45 for coffee and open networking. \n*Note new location\, CUNY Graduate Center: 365 Fifth Avenue @34th Street\, New York\, NY 10016\, C201/C202/C203 URL:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/eventcalendar/food-policy-for-breakfast-zoning-and-the-citys-food-system-opportunities-to-shape-healthier-food-environments-in-nyc/ LOCATION:CUNY Graduate Center\, 365 5th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States CATEGORIES:Events calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/EH-Building.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151017T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151017T150000 DTSTAMP:20260630T165041 CREATED:20151005T183914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151005T183914Z UID:6662-1445083200-1445094000@www.nycfoodpolicy.org SUMMARY:Edible Schoolyard NYC Fall Harvest Festival DESCRIPTION:FREE community event featuring gardening activities\, cooking demonstrations & tastings\, mural & face painting\, Zumba\, arts & crafts\, music\, and more! URL:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/eventcalendar/edible-schoolyard-nyc-fall-harvest-festival/ LOCATION:P.S. 7 /Global Tech School Garden\, 160 East 120th St. between Lexington & 3rd Avenue\, New York\, 10035\, United States CATEGORIES:East Harlem Events,External events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151007T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151007T103000 DTSTAMP:20260630T165041 CREATED:20150918T180303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150930T161014Z UID:6515-1444208400-1444213800@www.nycfoodpolicy.org SUMMARY:Food Policy for Breakfast: Challenging Food Industry Practices and Messages on Nutrition: What Role for Health Professionals? DESCRIPTION:Food Policy for Breakfast: Challenging Food Industry Practices and Messages on Nutrition: What Role for Health Professionals?\npart of our Fall 2015 Food Policy for Breakfast Seminar Series \nRSVP >>\nA Conversation with: \nDr. Jim Krieger\, Executive Director\, Action for Healthy Food\, a non-profit founded in late 2014 to reduce the burden of obesity and chronic disease. It focus on promoting healthy food consumption and accessibility while reducing exposure to and consumption of unhealthy foods. An important focus is reducing consumption of excessive sugar. Krieger is also Clinical Professor of Medicine and Health Services at University of Washington. \n  \n  \n  \nMarlene Schwartz\, PhD\, Director for the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity and Professor of Human Development and Family Studies at the University of Connecticut. The Rudd Center is a multi-disciplinary policy research center dedicated to providing high-level expertise and guidance on obesity prevention and food related policy. \n  \n  \n  \nModerated by Nicholas Freudenberg\, Distinguished Professor of Public Health at Hunter College and the CUNY School of Public Health and Director of the NYC Food Policy Center at Hunter College. \nIn 2012\, the ten major food companies spent about $7 billion advertising mostly unhealthy food. Each year\, the food and beverage industries spend about $2 billion marketing to children and adolescents\, again mostly unhealthy products. In addition\, in the last decade\, food companies have spent billions to defeat or weaken public health measures to improve nutrition. How can health professionals and food advocates respond to these practices? What strategies have proved effective in countering the harmful effects of the food and beverage industry’s business and political practices? Come to this session of Food Policy for Breakfast to explore these and other questions. \n  \nRSVP >>\nWatch the Livestream>>\nProgramming begins promptly at 9:00am – arrive at 8:45 for coffee and open networking. \n*Note new location\, CUNY Graduate Center: 365 Fifth Avenue @34th Street\, New York\, NY 10016\, Room C201/202/203\, lower level\n \nPlease note that your RSVP automatically adds you to our mailing list. To opt out\, please email info@nycfoodpolicy.org. URL:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/eventcalendar/food-policy-for-breakfast-challenging-food-industry-practices-and-messages-on-nutrition-what-role-for-health-professionals/ LOCATION:CUNY Graduate Center\, 365 5th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States CATEGORIES:Events calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Slide11.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150921T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150921T133000 DTSTAMP:20260630T165041 CREATED:20150921T200625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150921T200706Z UID:6538-1442836800-1442842200@www.nycfoodpolicy.org SUMMARY:Healthy Food for Upper Manhattan September Meeting DESCRIPTION:Healthy Food for Upper Manhattan September Meeting\nSpecial Panel: Food and Rezoning\nJoin us for lunch and a special panel presentation focused on the rezoning process and its implications for the food environment in Upper Manhattan. All are invited to join us to engage in a timely conversation on the potential impact of rezoning\, share program updates and learn how you can get involved. \nTo RSVP: Please email hfumworkgroup@gmail.com URL:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/eventcalendar/healthy-food-for-upper-manhattan-september-meeting/ LOCATION:CUNY School of Public Health\, 55 West 125th Street\, New York\, United States CATEGORIES:East Harlem Events,Events calendar,External events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/HFUM-Fall-Meeting-Blast.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150921T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150921T103000 DTSTAMP:20260630T165041 CREATED:20150826T140506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150918T175255Z UID:6449-1442826000-1442831400@www.nycfoodpolicy.org SUMMARY:Food Policy for Breakfast: Dr. Corinna Hawkes- The Role of Food Value Chains in the Global and Local Supply of Food DESCRIPTION:Food Policy for Breakfast: Dr. Corinna Hawkes- The Role of Food Value Chains in the Global and Local Supply of Food\nPart of our Fall 2015 Food Policy for Breakfast Seminar Series. \n  \nOn Monday\, September 21\, The New York City Food Policy Center will feature Dr. Corinna Hawkes who will speak on The Role of Food Value Chains in the Global and Local Supply of Food. Dr. Hawkes is Co-chair of the Global Nutrition Report’s International Expert Group; a member of the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems; and an Honorary Fellow\, City University London Centre for Food Policy. \n\nModerated by Nicholas Freudenberg\, Distinguished Professor of Public Health\, CUNY School of Public Health & Hunter College\, and Faculty Director\, NYC Food Policy Center at Hunter College. \nRSVP >>\nWatch the Livestream>>\nProgramming begins promptly at 9:00am – arrive at 8:45 for coffee and open networking. \n*Note new location\, CUNY Graduate Center: 365 Fifth Avenue @34th Street\, New York\, NY 10016\, Room 9204/9205 9th Floor\n \nPlease note that your RSVP automatically adds you to our mailing list. To opt out\, please email info@nycfoodpolicy.org. URL:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/eventcalendar/food-policy-for-breakfast-dr-corinna-hawwkes-the-role-of-food-value-chains-in-the-global-and-local-supply-of-food/ LOCATION:CUNY Graduate Center\, 365 5th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States CATEGORIES:Events calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Dr-Corinna-Hawkes-Centre-for-Food-Policy-at-City-University-London.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150910T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150910T203000 DTSTAMP:20260630T165041 CREATED:20150908T192524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150908T192524Z UID:6503-1441909800-1441917000@www.nycfoodpolicy.org SUMMARY:East Harlem Rezoning Community Visioning Session DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/eventcalendar/east-harlem-rezoning-community-visioning-session/ LOCATION:Children’s Aid Society\, 130 East 101st Street\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:East Harlem Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/East-Harlem-Visioning-Flyer-English-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150730T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150730T200000 DTSTAMP:20260630T165041 CREATED:20150709T144040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150727T174637Z UID:6283-1438279200-1438286400@www.nycfoodpolicy.org SUMMARY:Intro to Food Processing: Licensing and Sales DESCRIPTION:Intro to Food Processing: Licensing and Sales\nThursday\, July 30th\, 2015 \n6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\, \nLocation: Brooklyn Navy Yard Farm\, Flushing Avenue & Clinton Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY 11205 \n\nIntro to Food Processing: Licensing and Sales \nThursday\, July 30th\, 2015 \n6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\, \nLocation: Brooklyn Navy Yard Farm\, Flushing Avenue & Clinton Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY 11205 \nLearn about licensing and labeling compliance for food makers selling wholesale locally and nationally at Brooklyn Grange! The workshop will include a panel discussion featuring food inspectors from the FDA and the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets\, and a consultant who helps food businesses scale.  A few small-batch food processors will present on how they process\, which will set the stage for this information-packed session! \nPlease register here. URL:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/eventcalendar/intro-to-food-processing-licensing-and-sales/ LOCATION:Brooklyn Navy Yard Farm\, Flushing Avenue & Clinton Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11205\, United States CATEGORIES:Events calendar,External events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Staff_38_of_59-e1426006528146.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150725T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150725T153000 DTSTAMP:20260630T165041 CREATED:20150716T164505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150716T164505Z UID:6288-1437825600-1437838200@www.nycfoodpolicy.org SUMMARY:#IWILLLISTEN COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH FAIR! DESCRIPTION:#IWILLLISTEN Community Mental Health Fair \n  \nSaturday\, July 25th from Noon to 3:30pm. \nSCAN NY’s Johnson Cornerstone Community Center \n1833 Lexington Avenue (between East 112th and East 115th Streets) \nIn July\, organizations across the country will take part in Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Named after Bebe Moore Campbell\, an accomplished author\, activist\, and NAMI Urban Los Angeles co-founder\, July is a month to focus on building awareness about the importance of mental wellness and effective mental health care and informing the community about available resources. \n  \nNAMI NYC Metro’s #IWILLLISTEN Community Mental Health Fair will highlight mental health issues in communities of color\, provide resources targeted towards diverse populations\, and connect people immediately to mental health screenings and consultations. There will also be presentations by mental health professionals and local community organizations on specific mental health issues that affect communities of color\, and individuals and families impacted by mental illness will share their personal stories. Additionally\, the event will host a number of interactive family-friendly activities to foster wellness. NAMI-NYC Metro will be providing opportunities for attendees to get involved with their #IWILLISTEN anti-stigma campaign which urges individuals to make the promise to listen without judgment to someone with mental health illness. \n  \nFor more information\, please contact: NAMIMHFair@gmail.com \nClick to read the Huffington Post article URL:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/eventcalendar/iwilllisten-community-mental-health-fair/ LOCATION:SCAN’s Johnson Cornerstone Community Center\, 1833 Lexington Avenue\, New York\, 10029\, United States CATEGORIES:East Harlem Events,External events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150715T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150715T150000 DTSTAMP:20260630T165041 CREATED:20150707T212244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150707T212455Z UID:6277-1436954400-1436972400@www.nycfoodpolicy.org SUMMARY:NYS Council on Food Policy 2015 Annual Summer Meeting DESCRIPTION:New York State Council on Food Policy 2015 Annual Summer Meeting\n \nThe July 15 meeting\, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.\, is open to the public and a public comment period will be held at the end of the meeting. Those wishing to attend and present comments should RSVP no later than July 13\, 2015 by emailing the Department of Agriculture and Markets at nyscfp@agriculture.ny.gov or calling 518-457-1721. Public comments should be limited to 5 minutes and a hard copy of comments is required to be submitted to the Council at the time of presentation (12 in total). \nThe New York State Council on Food Policy develops policy recommendations both to ensure the availability of safe\, fresh\, nutritious\, and affordable food as well as to expand agricultural food production. The Council’s recommended state food policies focus on four key issue areas: maximizing participation in\, and support for\, food and nutrition assistance programs; strengthening the connection between local food products and consumers; increasing consumer awareness of healthy eating and improving access to safe and nutritious food; and supporting safe\, efficient and profitable agricultural food production and food retail infrastructure. \nLocation: Brooklyn Office of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets!55 Hanson Place\, Brooklyn\, NY 11217.  The meeting will take place in the large conference room. \nPlease email your RSVP to Sarah Johnson (nyscfp@agriculture.ny.gov) no later than July 13\, 2015. \nLearn more about the New York State Council on Food Policy \nLearn more about the Departmentof Agriculture and Markets \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/eventcalendar/nys-council-on-food-policy-2015-annual-summer-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Events calendar,External events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/5486459443_c7baed41df_o.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150623T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150623T170000 DTSTAMP:20260630T165041 CREATED:20150617T212746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150622T163819Z UID:6252-1435075200-1435078800@www.nycfoodpolicy.org SUMMARY:Youth Led Press Conference for Free School Lunch Expansion For All DESCRIPTION:Come join youth from Bushwick Campus Youth Food Policy Council\, Teenergetic\, East NY Farms\, Added Value\, The Point (and more) as we tell Mayor de Blasio why ALL students deserve universal free school lunch. \nWe will deliver a student letter and hundreds of messages from new Yorkers to the Mayor! \nContact 212-542-9083 x258 for more info \n#lunch4learning URL:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/eventcalendar/youth-led-press-conference-for-free-school-lunch-expansion-for-all/ LOCATION:City Hall\, City Hall Park\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Events calendar,External events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_3061.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150615T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150615T133000 DTSTAMP:20260630T165041 CREATED:20150604T144455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150604T183327Z UID:6068-1434369600-1434375000@www.nycfoodpolicy.org SUMMARY:Healthy Food for Upper Manhattan Summer Meeting DESCRIPTION:Healthy Food for Upper Manhattan Summer Meeting\nFood & Crime: How Community-based\, Government & Educational Organizations Are Combating Inner-City Violence with Health & Food Programs\nIn this second meeting of the Healthy Food for Upper Manhattan Work Group we seek to explore the opportunities for youth to become involved with food programs (e.g. Gardening\, Farmer’s Markets\, Food Education) to further discourage criminal activities. What are some potential partnerships community groups can explore to support this cause? \nTo RSVP: Please email hfumworkgroup@gmail.com URL:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/eventcalendar/food-crime-how-community-based-government-educational-organizations-are-combating-inner-city-violence-with-health-food-programs/ LOCATION:The Silberman Building\, 2180 Third Avenue at 119th Street\, New York CATEGORIES:Events calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/SummerMeeting_HFUM-Flyer2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Healthy Food for Upper Manhattan Work Group":MAILTO:hfumworkgroup [at] gmail [dot] com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150610T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150610T180000 DTSTAMP:20260630T165041 CREATED:20150604T170141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150604T170141Z UID:6061-1433952000-1433959200@www.nycfoodpolicy.org SUMMARY:SPEEKfest: Youth Health Fair and Talent Show DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/eventcalendar/speekfest-youth-health-fair-and-talent-show/ LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, 646 Malcolm X Blvd\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:East Harlem Events,External events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/SPEEKfest-Event-Flyer-5.15.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Unnamed Organizer":MAILTO:moya.brown [at] mountsinai [org] END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150609T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150609T103000 DTSTAMP:20260630T165041 CREATED:20150513T154822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150610T171347Z UID:5905-1433840400-1433845800@www.nycfoodpolicy.org SUMMARY:Food Policy for Breakfast: Finding Synergy: Strategies for Coordinating Multiple Food Initiatives to Magnify Impact and Reduce Duplication DESCRIPTION:Food Policy for Breakfast: Finding Synergy: Strategies for Coordinating Multiple Food Initiatives to Magnify Impact and Reduce Duplication\nPart of our Spring 2015 Food Policy for Breakfast Seminar Series. \nTo what extent and in what ways are the many recent initiatives already collaborating and strengthening each others work? What are existing mechanisms and processes for coordinating this work? What strategies can we identify to find synergies and magnify the impact of this work? \nIn this session we will bring together representatives of community organizations\, local government\, philanthropy\, and academia to explore the opportunities and challenges associated with the multiple new initiatives related to food and food policy in New York City. \nPanelists: \nTracey Capers\, Executive Vice President\, Programs/Organizational Development\, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation \nColleen Flynn\, Green and Healthy Neighborhoods Director\, Local Initiatives Support Corporation \nDiana Johnson\, Director of Community Projects\, NYC Food Policy Center at Hunter College \nRick Luftglass\, Executive Director\, Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund \nCathy Nonas\, Senior Advisor\, Center for Health Equity\, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene\nModerated by Nicholas Freudenberg\, Distinguished Professor of Public Health\, CUNY School of Public Health & Hunter College\, and Faculty Director\, NYC Food Policy Center at Hunter College. \nProgramming begins promptly at 9:00am – arrive at 8:45 for coffee and open networking. \n*Location: CUNY Graduate Center: 365 Fifth Avenue @34th Street\, New York\, NY 10016\, Room 9205/9206 9th Floor \nEvent Resources>> URL:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/eventcalendar/food-policy-for-breakfast-finding-synergy-strategies-for-coordinating-multiple-food-initiatives-to-magnify-impact-and-reduce-duplication/ LOCATION:CUNY Graduate Center\, 365 5th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States CATEGORIES:Events calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/COMIDASBANNERNEW.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150606T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150606T150000 DTSTAMP:20260630T165041 CREATED:20150602T143005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150604T171117Z UID:6042-1433588400-1433602800@www.nycfoodpolicy.org SUMMARY:3rd Annual Northwest Queens Food Day DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a day of cooking demonstrations with City Harvest\, youth planting workshops with City Growers\, composting with Build It Green! NYC\, the first GrowNYC Greenmarket of the season\, and much more from local civic organizations working together to build community access to fresh and affordable food. \nThe event is sponsored by Queens Action Council\, a local\, non-profit group made up of local residents and advocates seeking to raise awareness\, and collectively build a more just and sustainable food landscape in our community.  The Food Day is an annual event sponsored by the group and includes food demos\, information about food systems in the local community and participation by organizations in that sphere.  To date\, organizations including CityHarvest\, Hellgate Farm\, City Growers\, Hour Children\, Inc.\, Build it Green\, With Food in Mind\, Smiling Hogshead Ranch\, Green Shores NYC and Slow Food NYC are slated to participate.  This year\, Food Day coincides with several other events in the park\, including the LIC Bike Parade and the opening day of the GrowNYC Greenmarket farmers market. URL:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/eventcalendar/3rd-annual-northwest-queens-food-day/ LOCATION:Socrates Sculpture Park\, Astoria\, Queens\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:External events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/queens-food-day2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150604T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150604T200000 DTSTAMP:20260630T165041 CREATED:20150602T145423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150604T171210Z UID:6046-1433442600-1433448000@www.nycfoodpolicy.org SUMMARY:Public Community Visioning Workshop On Open Space\, Recreation And Culture DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/eventcalendar/public-community-visioning-workshop-on-open-space-recreation-and-culture/ LOCATION:The Silberman Building\, 2180 Third Avenue at 119th Street\, New York CATEGORIES:External events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/cb111m.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150604T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150604T210000 DTSTAMP:20260630T165041 CREATED:20150513T164640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150519T150057Z UID:5937-1433440800-1433451600@www.nycfoodpolicy.org SUMMARY:Hunger and Food Insecurity in the LGBT Community DESCRIPTION:The Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law\, in collaboration with the Resnick Program for Food Law and Policy at UCLA School of Law and the NYC Food Policy Center at Hunter College will conduct a New York City release of its study of high rates of food insecurity in the LGBTQ community. \n\nPanelists:  \nGary Gates\, Distinguished Scholar and Research Director\, Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law\, Author\n\nJan Poppendieck\, Professor Emerita of Sociology and Policy Director\, NYC Food Policy Center at Hunter College \nElana Redfield\, Director of LGBTQI Affairs\, Office of Community Engagement and Access\, NYC Human Resources Administration \nTriada Stampas\, Vice President for Research & Public Affairs\, Food Bank For New York City \nModerated by Kim Kessler\, former Director of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Food Policy\, Policy and Special Programs Director\, Resnick Program for Food Law and Policy\, UCLA School of Law. \nBarbara Turk\, Director\, NYC Mayor’s Office of Food Policy\, will provide welcome remarks. \nRSVP>> URL:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/eventcalendar/food-insecurity-and-snap-participation-in-lgbt-communities/ LOCATION:Law Offices of O’Melveny and Myers\, 7 Times Square\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States CATEGORIES:Events calendar,External events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/hungerfixed.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150530T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150530T150000 DTSTAMP:20260630T165041 CREATED:20150519T153314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150519T153314Z UID:5998-1432987200-1432998000@www.nycfoodpolicy.org SUMMARY:Spring Family Garden Event! DESCRIPTION:  \n  URL:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/eventcalendar/spring-family-garden-event/ LOCATION:P.S. 7/Global Tech Prep\, 160 E 120th St\, New York\, NY\, 10035\, United States CATEGORIES:External events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pringgarden.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150527T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150527T123000 DTSTAMP:20260630T165041 CREATED:20150519T162451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150527T120436Z UID:6002-1432727100-1432729800@www.nycfoodpolicy.org SUMMARY:Lunch4Learning Press Conference with City Council and Public Advocate DESCRIPTION:As we reach the final stretch in the budget process we need your support to ensure universal free lunch is expanded to all students. \nPress conference with the City Council and Public Advocate \nPlease join us at Tweed Courthouse  (52 Chambers Street) Wednesday\, May 27th\, 2015 at 11:45 AM–the day before the Council Education Committee budget hearing. \nMiddle School Success \nIn the first months of middle school implementation we have seen 10\,000 additional middle school students eating school lunch each day (15\,000 in February). This is a clear and significant initial success. \nThe Mayor’s response \nDespite this early success\, the Mayor did not include expansion in the Executive budget and stated that the middle school initiative yielded “mixed results”. \nThe potential impact of citywide universal is enormous — 10\,000 more middle school students are eating each day — and this is just the tip of the iceberg. URL:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/eventcalendar/lunch4learning-press-conference-with-city-council-and-public-advocate/ LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Events calendar,External events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/NF-Lunch4Learning-Selfie.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150514T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150515T210000 DTSTAMP:20260630T165041 CREATED:20150507T143349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150507T143603Z UID:5796-1431622800-1431723600@www.nycfoodpolicy.org SUMMARY:Future of Food in Harlem: Towards Equitable and Sustainable Food Systems Change DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Harlem Grown\, Connect\, Inc\, Parsons/ New School design students and professors and WHGA\, this two- day forum entitled the Future of Food: Towards Equitable and Sustainable Food Systems Change will feature presentations and interactive workshops lead by Harlem-based food justice activists\, social entrepreneurs and youth- leadership organizations as well as partners in university and sector small business. \nMajor themes include: \nEconomic Development\nUsing social media and web platforms to promote job and business opportunities for unemployed and underemployed residents who cook from their homes. \nCreative Activism\nThe role of artists and arts education across many forms and media in activating our communities around food systems change. \nCorporate Social Responsibility\nHow do we support small business while holding them accountable for food that they source\, prepare and sell in our communities? How do we ensure fair wages\, fair treatment and benefits for their workers. \nHow might Harlem’s food change agents join global efforts to holding agribusinesses accountable to inequities and and the policy makers that support them? \nFair Trade and Equity \nHow we as ordinary citizens support food production that works toward fair trade and equity? (meaning fair wages for farm workers\, fairness in land acquisition). \nTechnology\nUsing smart phones to engage communities in collecting and sharing information on food issues we encounter. \n***\nThe event organizers hope to raise awareness of Harlem’s food disparity while highlighting the work being done to turn things around for families and individuals facing food insecurity. \n  \nA few highlights and new updates for next weeks event! \nPre-Launch! Wednesday May 13\, 2015   4:00PM – 7:00PM\nVisit Harlem Grown’s Garden and Hydroponic Greenhouse (weather permitting) at 118 West 134th Street (off Lenox Avenue)! \n& \nOpen House at WHGA Food Hub\n625 Lenox Avenue (off 142nd Street)\nStop by WHGA’s Communities for Healthy Food Project Site in Central Harlem.\nSign up for Corbin Hill Food Project\, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and WHGA’s “client choice” fresh food pantry. Taste and learn to cook tasty healthy snacks! \nFuture of Food Day One\nThursday\, May 14th  5PM – 9PM\nPanel Presentation : Promoting Equitable and Sustainable Food Systems Change\nWith the Corbin Hill Food Project\, Fresh Kulcha Film Project\, Harlem Grown\, Local Initiative Support Corporation NYC \, Localtarian\, Parsons School of Design Strategies \nBreakout Sessions Day 1 Highlights\nHarlem Grown\, Youth Urban Growers Project\nTech Start up! Localtarian\, Local Chefs Demo and Tasting & Buying and Selling Home Cooked Meals Online!\nTech Start up! DIYCare\, Buying and Selling Home Beauty Products\nParsons School of Design Harlem Research Project\nAnd more!….. \nFuture of Food Continues Day Two on Friday May 15th from 5PM – 9PM with more workshops and tastings!!!\nBreakout Sessions Day 2 Highlights\nMaysels Documentary Center Film Screening\nHot Bread Kitchen\, Bread Baking Demo\nBrotherhood/ Sister Sol \, Youth Food Justice\, Farmers Market Project\nAnd more…. !!! \nFor more information contact Tia Wiggins\, WHGA URL:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/eventcalendar/future-of-food-in-harlem-towards-equitable-and-sustainable-food-systems-change/ LOCATION:Oberia Dempsey Center Multi-Service Center\, 127 West 127th Street (between Lenox Ave and Adam Clayton Powell Blvd) \, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:External events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/future-harlem.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Unnamed Organizer":MAILTO:twiggins [at ] whgainc [dot] org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150512T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150512T213000 DTSTAMP:20260630T165041 CREATED:20150507T145055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150507T145055Z UID:5800-1431451800-1431466200@www.nycfoodpolicy.org SUMMARY:CityLinks Webinar: Urban Intersections - Food Security\, Water\, and Climate Change DESCRIPTION:In order to ensure more sustainable urban development\, cities and metropolitan regions need to respond to the triple challenge of ensuring adequate access to sufficient water\, energy\, and food for their population; sustaining local economic development; and sustainably managing resources while addressing the challenges of climate change adaptation and mitigation. \nThe International City/County Management Association (ICMA) invites you to participate in a free interactive webinar hosted by the USAID-funded CityLinks program in collaboration with the RUAF Foundation-International Network on Urban Agriculture and Food Security and the CITYFOOD network to discuss promising approaches local and metropolitan governments can use to connect urban food security\, water and sanitation\, and climate change strategies and programs in the context of sustainable development goals and the shaping of a New Urban Agenda. \nJoin Carmen Vogt (GIZ)\, Nevin Cohen (City University of New York)\, and Emani Kumar (ICLEI) on May 12th for a one hour panel discussion followed by an audience Q&A\, moderated by Marielle Dubbeling (RUAF Foundation). This will be the first in a two-part webinar series. \nYou will learn about: \nThe urban nexus approach; why it is relevant\, and how it can be operationalized\nCase studies from New York\, USA and Nashik\, India and other pioneering experiences\nNetworks and resources in this area \nStart Time: Date/Time: May 12\, 2015 at 11:30 AM EST 17:30 PM CET\, 21:00 PM IST URL:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/eventcalendar/citylinks-webinar-urban-intersections-food-security-water-and-climate-change/ CATEGORIES:External events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/usaid.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR