Director | Infoculture Ltd
Ethical, equitable and sustainable food supply chains GHG emissions calculators and strategies for food related businesses Data-enabled services to help in particular smaller businesses
Digital distruptor with background in technology research sector in UK and EU. Developing initiatives and services for food businesses seeking to engage with sustainability and more collaborative food supply systems harnessing the power of digital data to achieve these shared goals. Working through Infoculture ltd. and also University of Lincoln role as Senior Research Fellow.
Global Senior Campaigns Manager | Compassion In World Farming
Transforming the way we produce and consume food within our planetary boundaries and in a way healthier for people.
Public health nutritionist, with a Masters degree in Nutrition for Global Health from LSHTM and over 8 years of work experience in community nutrition, diets, environments in Asia and Europe.
Phd Researcher | University of Sussex Business School
Projects related to plant-based food consumption, dietary transitions, meat reduction
I am a PhD candidate at University of Sussex Business School where I focuse on the alternative protein industry in the UK and Europe. I'm also a founder at Rooted Research Collective, where our team focuses on supporting research on sustainable food transitions. I also sit on the advisory board at Freedom Food Alliance, a non-profit that advocates for mitigating nutrition misinformation online.
Director/ Land based Lecturer-Agriculture
Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation as it relates to agriculture ( Regenerative Agriculture generally), and environmental management.
With over 25 years of experience in the agricultural, environmental and business sectors, James Oyesola is a passionate and innovative leader committed to advancing nature-based solutions vis-a-vis amalgamation of ecosystem-based adaptation-driven Agriculture and Clean Energy policies and operationalisation. He is currently the Director of Tree Crops and Rural Development Services at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Ogun State Nigeria, overseeing sustainable tree crop production through agroforestry and serving as the focal point on climate change. James is a member of Nigeria National Cocoa Management Committee @NCMC the highest Cocoa ruling body in Nigeria and a Member of the National Climate Change Adaptation Technical Committee Nigeria. James is the National President of the United Nations Environment Program ( UNEP) Ecosystem-Based Adaptation for Food Security Assembly Nigeria ( UNEP-EBAFOSA), a subsidiary of the United Nations Global Adaptation Network (GAN) and platform that promotes the integration of renewable energy and ecosystem-based adaptation in agricultural/environmental policies and operations. He spearheaded the establishment of the first-ever UNEP-EBAFOSA Climate Change Policy Coherence Task Force, which coordinates climate action across different sectors and stakeholders. He also led the pilot scheme of the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing Facility for Agricultural Lending, which supports entrepreneurs who market and use clean energy for value addition in agriculture. James holds a first degree in General Agriculture, a Master’s degree in Business Administration (Agribusiness), Master’s by Research (MRes ) degree in Environmental Management at the University of Bolton United Kingdom (UK). He also earned an executive certificate in Climate Change and Energy Policy for the long term at the University of Harvard Kennedy School of Government United States of America (USA). James is a member of several professional and technical bodies - the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM), and a Fellow (FCAl ) from the Institution of Corporate Administration. James is the founder and CEO of Nature-Based Solution Entrepreneur Nigeria. He has been involved in and delivered many webinars on Climate action (SDG 13) and its interlinkages to other Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) relating to Water, Energy, and Food Nexus. James a British scholar passionately teaches Land-based subjects.
Director | Agroecology Lab
Open source robotics for horticulture
Sam has practical experience running commercial and production aquaponic units, and in developing monitoring and control systems. He’s an advocate for sustainable agriculture and Open-Source technologies. As the lead technologist for the Transition Towns movement, Sam is the product owner for the social networking platforms and collaboration tools forthis global initiative. He is director and lead grower for Nibley Leaves, a small salad business supplying salad leaves to Bristol restaurants. His work in designing solar- powered robots to support urban and peri-urban farming highlights his dedication to low-carbon, high-tech solutions for the agricultural sector.
Post Doctoral Research Associate | Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophyscis, University of Manchester
Sustainable agriculture, data science, food supply chain, habitat conservation
My background is in astroparticle physics, and I'm currently doing post-doctoral research in radio astronomy. However, I have a growing passion for sustainable agriculture and food technology. I believe optimizing food production and related processes is crucial for addressing climate change. Given this interest, I'm open to transitioning from astronomy to climate science, particularly focusing on sustainable agriculture and farming. Many of my skills from physics and astronomy are transferable to this field, and I'm excited to explore new opportunities in this direction.
Strategy, Governance and Finance | The Nest UK
Fundraising, Marketing and Business development for farmers, localising food systems, localising economies, developing a strategy for Permaculture Neighbourhoods
My name is Hannah and I work across several non-profit organisations both in a Director capacity and as lead on Governance, Strategy and Finance. My specialism is in start-ups, and infrastructure and development for grassroots organisations and I have a background in community work. I primarily work within food systems, agroecology and social justice.
Research Lead sustainable agriculture | Earthwatch Europe
Citizen Science in sustainable agriculture which could be in relation to soil health, water quality and biodiversity
I am a researcher working in an environmental organisation using citizen science to engage with farmers, industry and communities to improve sustainability in agricultural practices.
Professor of Developmental Psychology | Uni of Bath
Developing the skills and knowledge that children and young people need to navigate increasingly complex decisions about climate-related behaviour. Influencing relevant systemic change.
I am a developmental psychologist with a background in cognitive and social development, cognitive biases, science communication and education.
Research Assistant | UCL Institute for Global Prosperity
PhD researcher | UWE Bristol
PhD researcher and co-founder/chief scientific officer at RRC | Aston University and Rooted Research Collective
Alternative proteins
I am a PhD scientist specialising in cultivated meat bioprocessing, an alternative protein research writer, an amateur mycologist and the co-founder of & chief scientific officer at Rooted Research Collective. My career combines research, industry knowledge and practical experience to advocate for ethical and sustainable food systems. My work has been internationally recognised, including appearances on BBC News and articles in the National Geographic, Green Queen and The Biochemist. When I’m not in the lab or writing, I'm frolicking around in the woodlands searching for fungi.
