Jonathan Foley Biography

By mid-century approximately 9 billion people will populate the Earth all requiring adequate food. When it's taken us 10 thousand years of agriculture to be able to narrowly feed 7 billion people today - 1 billion of which are undernourished and 2 billion of which want the same protein-rich meals the First World enjoys - how can we possibly double our food supply in 38 years and maintain a sustainable world? Dr. Jonathan Foley tackles these challenges by developing strategies to increase the world's food availability while simultaneously decreasing the impact on the environment. As director of the Institute on the Environment (IonE) at the University of Minnesota Foley envisions a future in which sustainable agriculture feeds the world; renewable energy powers homes vehicles and businesses; every person has access to food clean water and shelter; oceans lakes and rivers are unimpaired; cities have vibrant economies neighborhoods and cultures; and thriving ecosystems support thriving economies and societies. Bridging the gap between academia and the business world Foley assists organizations in becoming more competitive while benefitting the environment. He is a regular advisor to large corporations NGOs and governments around the world. We have the tools to fix this he says. All we need is a concerted effort.

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