Emily Payne

For decades, global food systems have prioritized efficiency and scale over farmers’ livelihoods. This often leaves producers unable to earn a stable income, says Manoj Kumar, Founding CEO of the India-based Naandi Foundation. “In the food system, the pro... See more

China’s food system has transformed rapidly over the past several decades. This has increased the country’s food supply but also created growing public health and environmental risks, says Jian Yi, Founder of the nonprofit Good Food Fund. “In China, we’ve... See more

When Stephanie Burris drives by graveyards near her home in Boulder County, Colorado, she sees thousands of tiny landfills: Concrete boxes filled with non-biodegradable caskets, which are lined with polyester padding, filled with synthetic clothing and wo... See more

The Netherlands—a country smaller than the state of West Virginia—is the world’s second-largest agricultural exporter by value. That productivity, however, has come with environmental and social costs, according to researchers at Wageningen University &am... See more

In Kenya, nearly 50 percent of children living in low-income urban areas are malnourished. This is being driven by rapid urbanization, rising food costs, and the erosion of traditional food-sharing systems. As cities like Nairobi expand, community leaders... See more