The event brought together policymakers, international organizations, civil society, and private-sector representatives to address some of the most pressing challenges facing global food systems.
Accompanied by Dr. Maria Grazia Quieti, Director of AUR’s MA in Food Studies, students attended high-level discussions on international partnerships, policy coordination, and strategies for building more resilient food systems. Sessions explored collaborative responses to food insecurity, climate change, and water-related challenges, as well as policy recommendations aimed at strengthening global food system resilience.
A particular highlight was the participation of AUR alumna Carlotta Cramer, a graduate of the MA in Food Studies and current member of the program’s Advisory Board. Cramer contributed to the discussions in her professional capacity as a consultant to the Philanthropic Foundations Mechanism, which engages with the UN Committee on World Food Security.
The experience offered students direct insight into international food governance and the complex negotiations that shape global food policy. It also demonstrated one of the distinctive advantages of studying Food Studies in Rome: the opportunity to engage directly with the international institutions, policymakers, and professionals working to shape the future of food systems.