Rebalancing Policy Priorities through Food Systems with Tom Arnold

In this episode, Tom Arnold, the Irish Government's Special Envoy for Food Systems, sits down with GFSP Director Caitlin Welsh to discuss Ireland’s food-systems approach to balancing its environment, health, and food-policy priorities. Mr. Arnold reviews Ireland’s experiences with famine, the development of its agriculture sector after World War II, and the policy priorities that have shaped Ireland’s strategy for a sustainable food system. Ms. Welsh and Mr. Arnold conclude the episode by discussing Mr. Arnold’s experience as the former coordinator for the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement and the importance of strong, consistent leadership in food and nutrition security.