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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 14 – Kate MacKenzie, New York City – Plant-powered city action
Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 14 – Kate MacKenzie, New York City – Plant-powered city action
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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Oct 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Urban food systems are coming under increasing strain due to urbanisation and climate-related issues. In the latest episode of the Urban Exchange, Kate MacKenzie, Executive Director of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Food Policy, joins the Resilient Cities Network’s Lauren Sorkin to discuss how food systems and plant powered food transitions are advancing urban resilience and climate adaptation in cities around the world.
In an in-depth conversation, Kate reflects on the exciting and innovative initiatives that NYC is implementing for its Plant Powered Program. Through pilot projects, campaigns, challenges and other methods, the city is inspiring its various stakeholders to commit to decarbonise its food system while simultaneously advocating for healthier food and lifestyle choices.
As part of this, Kate goes into detail on the programme’s target groups, including its school- and hospital-based initiatives, as well as the importance of community engagement to ensure citizen buy-in for success.
There’s also discussion of the kind of collaboration the city has needed to get the programme to this stage, the value its partners bring to the project, the key to ensuring longevity with such a programme, and – critically – what other cities can do to follow in New York’s footsteps.
In an in-depth conversation, Kate reflects on the exciting and innovative initiatives that NYC is implementing for its Plant Powered Program. Through pilot projects, campaigns, challenges and other methods, the city is inspiring its various stakeholders to commit to decarbonise its food system while simultaneously advocating for healthier food and lifestyle choices.
As part of this, Kate goes into detail on the programme’s target groups, including its school- and hospital-based initiatives, as well as the importance of community engagement to ensure citizen buy-in for success.
There’s also discussion of the kind of collaboration the city has needed to get the programme to this stage, the value its partners bring to the project, the key to ensuring longevity with such a programme, and – critically – what other cities can do to follow in New York’s footsteps.
Released:
Oct 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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