José Campos, PhD is the Executive Director of the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN).

Dr. Campos has almost 40 years of experience in international development, science, and education, combining technical, senior management and governance expertise with international cooperation, technical, academic, and scientific organizations, and NGO´s. He has strong technical expertise in sustainable management of forests and rural development and is passionate about collective impact to address the global challenges. From 2008-2016 he was director general of CATIE, an international organization based in Costa Rica. From January 2017 to April 2019, he was Chair of the Board of Trustees of CIFOR and currently Vice-Chair of the Board of the CIFOR-ICRAF Merger. He has served in several boards and task forces, including IUFRO, World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank. Has been faculty of CATIE´s Graduate School. José has a doctorate in forest sciences from the University of Oxford, a master in Natural Resources Management from CATIE/University of Costa Rica and B.Sc. in forestry from the University of São Paulo, Brazil. He has published over one hundred technical and scientific papers.

Sustainable Agriculture Network is a global collaborative impact network of diverse nonprofit and for-profit organizations, focused on helping farmers, workers, and rural communities thrive. It works for a sustainable and equitable future.

TOPICS EXPLORED

0:00 – 2:19 – Introduction

2:19 – 4:01 – What is the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) and what types of work does it do?

4:01 – 5:36 – How did you become interested in food and agriculture?

5:36 – 7:16 – Can you tell me about your career and how you began working with SAN?

7:16 – 8:19 – What is the history of SAN and some of its major accomplishments?

8:19 – 11:58 – How does sustainable agriculture address climate change, biodiversity loss, and rural poverty?

11:58 – 14:54 – What is SAN’s general strategy and process?

14:54 – 16:18 – What is SAN’s Sustainable Agriculture Framework, and how is it used?

16:18 – 18:51 – Can you tell me a little bit about three of SAN’s key programs: TerraViva, Ecoasis, and CoAmbition?

18:51 – 20:32 – Can you share a bit about SAN’s Community-Based Monitoring and Assurance System for Regenerative Agriculture in Colombia?

20:32 – 22:14 – Can you share a bit about SAN’s work Identifying IPM and Biodiversity-friendly Agriculture Practices in Malaysian Oil Palm Production?

22:14 – 22:42 – SAN works with corporations including Nestle. Can you share a bit about how that partnership works, and some of the positive changes that have been made through it and other partnerships with corporations?

24:44 – 27:18 – What are some ways other organizations can work with SAN?

27:18 – 29:21 – What are you most proud of so far in your career in food and agriculture?

SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE NETWORK INFORMATION

Sustainable Agriculture Network: https://www.sustainableagriculture.eco/

RESOURCES

Sustainable Agriculture Framework: https://www.sustainableagriculture.eco/sustainable-agriculture-framework-2021

SAN Intelligence Hub (iHub): https://www.sustainableagriculture.eco/intelligence-hub

SAN Blueprint: https://www.sustainableagriculture.eco/blueprinthome

FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION

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Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet

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Elisa Demichelis is the Global North Director of Slow Food International.

Elisa Demichelis serves as the Global North Director at Slow Food, where she leads initiatives to promote sustainable food systems and biodiversity in Europe, North America and the Pacific. With a background in languages science and international relations, Elisa has dedicated her career to fostering local food traditions and advocating for food sovereignty. Her leadership at Slow Food emphasizes community engagement, education, and collaboration across borders to achieve a more equitable and sustainable food future. Elisa is passionate about creating synergies between diverse food cultures and advancing the principles of the Slow Food movement globally. Elisa has been working with Slow Food since 2008, starting serving in the position of network coordinator for English-speaking countries (support the creation and development of Slow Food networks, coordinate various projects and initiatives within the territories, and manage their participation in international events). The role then evolved into the Global North Director at Slow Food.

Slow Food is a global movement of local groups and activists united by the common goal of ensuring everyone has access to good, clean and fair food. Founded in Italy in 1986, we are now active in more than 160 countries. We cultivate a worldwide network of local communities and activists who defend cultural and biological diversity, promote food education and influence policies in public and private sectors.

TOPICS EXPLORED

0:00 – 2:00 – Introduction

2:00 – 2:51 – What is Slow Food International and what types of work does it do?

2:51 – 4:39 – How did you become interested in food and agriculture?

4:39 – 6:14 – What is the Slow Food movement?

6:14 – 8:19 – How did Italy become such a critical hub for the slow food movement?

8:19 – 9:55 – What is the history of Slow Food International?

9:55 – 12:06 – How is Slow Food International structured and how does that influence the way the organization works?

12:06 – 14:37 – How does Slow Food International engage with different stakeholders such as individuals, institutions, and chefs?

14:37 – 17:23 – What is a Slow Food Presidium?

17:23 – 19:16 – What are other ways Slow Food International preserves biodiversity?

19:16 – 20:52 – What is the Ark of Taste?

20:52 – 22:42 – What are some of the ways Slow Food International works with activists to shape policy?

22:42 – 23:51 – What are ways the average person can help support the Slow Food movement?

23:51 – 26:25 – What are some of the most exciting Slow Food movement examples of producers and local food systems that you have found most inspiring?

26:25 – 27:56 – Things to share and wrap-up

SLOW FOOD INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION

Slow Food International: https://www.slowfood.com/

RESOURCES

Slow Food Presidia: https://www.slowfood.com/biodiversity-programs/presidia/

Slow Food Ark of Taste: https://www.slowfood.com/biodiversity-programs/ark-of-taste/

Slow Food Ark of Taste Database: https://www.fondazioneslowfood.com/en/ark-of-taste-slow-food/

Slow Food Cooks’ Alliance: https://www.slowfood.com/biodiversity-programs/cooks-alliance/

Slow Food Travel: https://www.slowfood.com/biodiversity-programs/slow-food-travel/

FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396

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Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet

TAGS

Food

Environment

Health

Podcast

Sustainability

Agriculture

Slow Food

Slow Food Movement

Slow Food International