Peggy Chan
Chef and sustainability advocate | Exploring climate-conscious food systems
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Peggy Chan is a chef affiliated with Duke University who focuses on the critical intersection of food systems and climate change. She brings a unique culinary perspective to one of the most pressing challenges of our time - how to nourish a growing global population while minimizing environmental impact.
Chan's expertise combines practical cooking knowledge with sustainability principles, examining how the food industry can transform to become more environmentally responsible. Her work explores innovative approaches to food production, preparation, and consumption that could help address climate challenges while maintaining food security.
Through her speaking engagements, including her presentation at TEDxTinHau 2020, she shares insights on how culinary professionals and consumers alike can contribute to more sustainable food systems that support both human health and planetary wellbeing.
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A chef shares: Here's how we can feed the planet without hurting the climate
Our food choices are affecting our planet: Food production accounts for a staggering one-third of greenhouse gas emissions. To reduce this toll, we need to develop food literacy, understanding how our diets impact our health and our environments, says plant-based chef Peggy Chan. She explains how better food literacy — whether you're a food-industry professional or a consumer — is one effective way we can all help create a more sustainable and nutritious global food system.
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