EP 149: Marina Schmidt - How Do We Feed 10 Billion People Without Destroying the Planet?

Our global food systems are at a breaking point. Climate change, geopolitical tensions, and industrial farming are pushing us closer to food insecurity every day. Can we find a way to feed 10 billion people while safeguarding the planet?

Marina Schmidt, founder of Red to Green Solutions, reveals groundbreaking ideas that reimagine how we grow, consume, and sustain food for a resilient future.

🎙️ What’s in the Episode:
1️⃣ Building Food System Resilience: How to adapt agriculture to survive droughts, floods, and supply chain disruptions.
2️⃣ Passive Impact for Lasting Change: Discover how creating systems can drive sustainable results—even while you sleep.
3️⃣ The Global Food Paradox: Why efficiency in food systems comes at a cost, and how agroforestry could be the answer.

👤 About Marina Schmidt:
Marina Schmidt is the visionary Founder of Red to Green Solutions, the leading global podcast on food tech and sustainability. Ranked in the top 5% globally, Marina's work spans research, policy influence, and media, making her a trusted voice for transforming global food systems.

💡 Quotes to Inspire:
(06:38) "Food is not just sustenance; it’s a gateway to health and sustainability."
(01:01:50) "Globalization makes food systems efficient but at the cost of stability."(01:12:20) "Agroforestry mimics nature, creating resilient ecosystems that feed both people and biodiversity."
(01:50:19) "Food system resilience is key to surviving climate disruptions."(02:01:00) "Create systems for passive impact, change while you sleep."

⏰ Timestamps:
(03:34) From Health Crisis to Food Sustainability
(05:50) Transforming Health Challenges into Purpose
(31:30) The Surprising Global Journey of the Potato
(45:28) Vibrant Plate Colors and Nutritional Benefits
(58:21) Globalization’s Impact on Food Systems
(01:08:55) Fixing Farming Subsidies for Sustainability
(01:15:35) Agroforestry: Nature-Inspired Food Systems
(01:22:26) The Monsanto Legacy and Pesticide Debate
(01:27:18) Why Europe Leads in Food Safety Regulations
(01:35:52) Western Diets Reshaping China’s Food Culture
(01:50:19) Building Resilient Food Systems for Climate Change
(02:01:00) Creating Lasting Change Through Passive Impact

If you care about food security, climate resilience, and innovative solutions that can sustain future generations, this episode is for you.

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