Announcement of Job Position
On February 1, 2024, the Agri-Food for Net Zero Network announced that Research Officer Charlotte Wheeler will serve as the Champion for Circular Food Systems for the year 2024.
The Agri-Food for Net Zero Network, a network of academics and industry professionals from across the food system, seeks to support and drive the agrifood system's progress towards net zero. Their work encompasses themes such as Healthy and Sustainable Diets, Land Productivity, Food Security, and more.
Charlotte Wheeler, who was previously awarded a grant by the Agri-Food for Net Zero Network, will be working with five other champions across various themes. In her role as Champion for Circular Food Systems, Wheeler will focus on promoting sustainable agricultural practices that minimise waste and recycle resources within the food supply chain, aiming to reduce environmental impact and support net zero goals in agriculture.
The Agri-Food for Net Zero Network's work, webinars, podcasts, and reports can be found online, providing valuable resources for those interested in the future of sustainable food systems. With Wheeler's expertise and the Network's support, the coming year promises to be an exciting time for the advancement of circular food systems.
- Charlotte Wheeler's expertise in circular food systems, as the Champion for Circular Food Systems, aligns with the Agri-Food for Net Zero Network's focus on Healthy and Sustainable Diets.
- As part of her role, Charlotte Wheeler will work towards nutritional goals associated with healthy-diets, promoting cooking methods that prioritize food-and-drink from global-cuisines, contributing to a healthier lifestyle.
- The Agri-Food for Net Zero Network's dedicated resources on science, such as webinars, podcasts, and reports, can offer insights into the latest research on circular food systems and sustainable agriculture.
- By adopting healthy eating habits and sustainable cooking practices, influenced by the work of Charlotte Wheeler and the Agri-Food for Net Zero Network, individuals can contribute to minimizing waste, reducing environmental impact, and supporting net zero goals in agriculture, ultimately benefiting health-and-wellness on a global scale.
