Policymakers Ivo Walsmit and Simke Kruiderink on crafting policies that balance economic viability with ecological stewardship. Representing Dutch ministries, they discuss the importance of integrating biodiversity, community needs, and collaborative frameworks. Conversations with practitioners enrich the dialogue on scaling sustainable models and addressing food security and climate change. Join us to explore holistic approaches to a resilient food future.

Recorded live at World Food Day,  hosts Thomas Tichar & Tirza Hermans engage with experts like Esther Katonga, Stuart Morris, & Ayur Saleem Mithuku, who share real-world insights on balancing profitability, community support, and environmental health. Dutch policymakers Ivo Walsmit and Simkje Kruiderink add perspectives on crafting policies that interlink economic & ecological needs. Discover transformative solutions for a sustainable food future.

In this episode, we explore the Gishanda Fish Farm in Rwanda, part of the Food Tech Africa initiative. Led by Larive International and supported by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency and SHV, the farm balances biodiversity conservation, community development, and commercial success. Through interviews with project leaders, we learn how eco-friendly aquaculture practices and local training programs improve food security, reduce overfishing, and create a sustainable model for future replication.

Today on People Planet Progress, we explore the link between socio-economic inclusion & planetary health through Uganda’s Participatory Integrated Plan for Environmental Stewardship (PIP). PIP empowers communities to balance land restoration with social and economic needs, highlighting the value of local involvement in sustainable development, climate resilience, and resource management. Emmanuel's stories from the field showcase how PIP drives long-term positive outcomes.