Join us for an evening of conversation, community, and solutions.

FSF CEO Ertharin Cousin will moderate the 2025 Zócalo Public Square Book Prize event, featuring Jean-Martin Bauer, author of The New Breadline: Hunger and Hope in the Twenty-First Century.

As food systems strain under the weight of war, climate change, and political division, what role can food play in uniting communities and shaping the future of aid?

🗓️ April 29 | 7-9 PM PT
📍 ASU California Center, LA or livestream online
🎟️ Free registration

Let’s rethink how we feed each other—and our future.

This Earth Day, Food Systems for the Future and the Environmental Defense Fund are collaborating to drive action on building a climate-resilient protein system. Our upcoming virtual webinar aims to break down divisive narratives between conventional livestock and complementary protein industries, highlighting solutions through policy, finance, and innovation.

💡 Why attend?
✅ Engage with investors, policymakers, and food leaders
✅ Explore strategies to advance sustainable protein systems
✅ Learn about the environmental benefits of blended proteins

Meet our panelists