Free virtual event open to students from all universities
Food systems play a major role in climate change, biodiversity, and public health, yet they are often overlooked in sustainability discussions. This session will explore how food choices and institutional food policies connect to campus sustainability – and how students can help drive change.
Presented within a University of Winnipeg sustainability course and open to students from other universities, the session will feature experts, organizations, and student leaders sharing insights on the environmental and health impacts of food systems, the role of universities in shaping sustainable food environments, and emerging campus initiatives across Canada.
Representatives from Vancouver Humane Society, ReImagine Agriculture, the Plant-Based Cities Movement, and the Canadian University Initiative will share practical pathways for student engagement and campus action.
The session will conclude with a student Q&A and discussion.
Event details
📅 When: Wednesday, March 25th, 2026, 2:00-3:15 pm PT
📍 Where: Digital Zoom event
Speakers
Dr. David Steele: Environmental impacts of food systems
Dr. Zahra Kassam: Health benefits of plant-forward eating
Eleanor Carrara: Food policy and institutional change
Student leaders and campus organizers: Student action and campus change
