Announcement of Assignment
The Agri-Food for Net Zero Network, a collective of academics and industry professionals from across the food system, has launched a new series of news articles. The series aims to shed light on various themes related to the agrifood system's progress towards net zero emissions.
One of the articles in the series, penned by Research Officer Charlotte Wheeler, discusses the importance of waste reduction and resource efficiency in circular food systems. Wheeler has been granted a position as Champion for Circular Food Systems by the Agri-Food for Net Zero Network for the year 2024.
Wheeler is not alone in her role. She will be working with five other champions across various themes, including Healthy and Sustainable Diets, Land Productivity, and Food Security. The roles of these champions within the Agri-Food for Net Zero Network are yet to be clearly defined.
The Agri-Food for Net Zero Network is seeking to support and drive the agrifood system's progress towards net zero emissions. They believe that the next decade is crucial for shaping the future of food production and consumption. Their work, which can be found online, includes webinars, podcasts, and reports for public access.
The network is also inviting comments, questions, and discussions about the articles on their social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. They encourage the public to engage with the content and contribute to the conversation about the agrifood system's journey towards net zero.
While the search results do not provide specific information on the Champions for Circular Food Systems for 2024 nor their explicit roles within the Agri-Food for Net Zero Network, it is clear that the network is composed of professionals from across the food system, including academia and industry.
Another article in the series discusses the role of circular food systems in achieving net zero emissions. The network plans to release more articles in the coming weeks.
[1] CEFoodCycle project highlights innovative circular food initiatives for 2024, but does not name individual champions or specify their roles in the Agri-Food for Net Zero Network. [2] The Youth AgriChampions 2024 from the Ban Ki-moon Centre are engaged in innovative agri-food and climate adaptation work, but do not appear explicitly linked to the Agri-Food for Net Zero Network or the Champions for Circular Food Systems for 2024. [3] The UNFSS+4 Youth Declaration on Food Systems Transformation (July 2025) emphasizes circular economy models, inclusive innovation, and sustainability in food systems, but does not detail individual champions for circular food systems or specific network roles.
