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Accelerating Sustainable Food Business Solutions to Reshape Our Cities

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The UN predicts that by 2050, this proportion will rise to more than two thirds. Among those selected for the first program is Sutton Community Farm , whose agro-ecological and organic farm in South London provides both restaurants and individuals with healthy, fresh vegetable boxes with a low carbon footprint. Networks for change.

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Innovative businesses that support local communities

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

YLAI Network members Juliana Nieva de Castillo from Tucumán, Argentina and Julio César Bueno Cruz from Cali, Colombia illustrate two forms of social innovation and community support through unique business concepts. World Bank experts say that without urgent action, global waste will increase by 70 percent of current levels by 2050.