2024 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit
June 11-13, 2024 | Baltimore, MD
Baltimore Convention Center
Laura Schun
Associate
Busara Center for Behavioral Economics
Bio:
Laura is an Associate at Busara, focusing on issues at the intersection of environment, people, and development. Her passion for these issues began during her studies in international relations, where she explored systemic global challenges. This academic foundation led her to a role at a corporate foundation, where she worked on initiatives related to agriculture, water security, and livelihoods in India. In this position, Laura gained a new perspective into the ground realities and developed a more practical approach to these pressing issues. At Busara, she leverages this experience to contribute to impactful projects that drive sustainable development and foster community resilience
Schedule
Thursday, June 13
10:30am - 11:30am
Beyond the US: International Opportunities to Funding Food Waste Solutions
Breakout Session 3
What can we learn from organizations who are successfully scaling food waste solutions outside of the U.S., and what role does philanthropy play in elevating these efforts? From 2022-23, the Posner Foundation launched their first-ever food waste grantee cohort, focused on projects across the globe that are tackling upstream solutions through changing consumer behaviors. In this session, learn from organizations in Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa about how they work to solve food waste in their respective communities, what lessons can be applied to the U.S. and other countries, and how philanthropy can support the growth of these international opportunities.