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José Andrés Collaborates with GW to Launch the Global Food Institute to Transform Food Systems

Renowned chef and food systems advocate José Andrés has recently announced his partnership with George Washington University (GW) to establish the Global Food Institute. The institute aims to become a central hub for developing evidence, forging partnerships, and finding innovative solutions to help revolutionize global food systems.

In a statement, Andrés expressed his vision for the Global Food Institute, stating that it will transform the way people perceive food, break down barriers across industries, politics, and nations, and inspire the next generation to create systemic solutions that reshape the food system. The institute will be guided by three pillars: policy, innovation, and humanity. Through interdisciplinary research and teaching, faculty, students, industry leaders, policymakers, and other food systems experts will collaborate to generate research that informs domestic and global food policies, invent new technologies, and lead discussions about the intricate relationship between food systems and society.

One of the key goals of the institute is to prioritize the education and training of future leaders from diverse backgrounds who can identify innovative pathways forward. The collective efforts of these individuals will shape evidence-based policies that position food as a solution to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Pam Norris, Vice Provost for Research at GW, emphasized the significance of their work in informing policy decisions.

Andrés believes that the food system is currently experiencing a crisis, marked by systemic inequities, widespread hunger, poverty, the climate crisis, and deteriorating public health and nutrition. To address these issues, he has been leading World Central Kitchen since its founding in 2010, providing relief to communities affected by political conflicts and natural disasters. Andrés sees food not only as a problem but also as a vital part of the solution. He firmly believes that young people will drive necessary change and urges investment and inspiration to shape the future of food policy and innovation.

In the coming months, the Global Food Institute plans to appoint key leaders, establish a physical space, and develop partnerships with the community and potential collaborators. The partnership between GW and José Andrés to create the Global Food Institute aligns with GW’s focus on making a positive impact on society through interdisciplinary scholarship and innovative collaborations. GW President Mark S. Wrighton expressed excitement about the establishment of the institute and its potential to generate new knowledge and drive progress on food system issues at national and international levels.

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