The food policy forum: securing sustainable food systems in turbulent times
26.5.2025 11:30 am–4 pm
University of Helsinki, Main building, small hall (F4050)
The recording of the food policy forum is available here until 17 June 2025.
Find the presentations linked in the programme below!
The Food Policy Forum brings together food system actors, policy makers and researchers to discuss intertwined challenges in securing sustainable food systems in turbulent times.
Programme
11:30-13:00 Lunch
13:00 Opening
Research professor Minna Kaljonen, Finnish Environment Institute, director of Strategic Research Project Just food
13:05 Perspectives to Sustainable Food Security across the Nordic and Baltic States
- Food policy in the Nordic cooperation
Senior Advisor for Food Policy, Nordic Council of Ministers, Jonathan Eng
- Long term food strategy and sustainable food security in Finland
Secretary of State, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Finland, Päivi Nerg
- Sustainability and preparedness, Swedish perspectives
Professor, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, director of Mistra Food
Futures, Helena Hansson
- Integrating Readiness into Food and Agricultural Policy
Deputy Secretary General, Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture Estonia, Tõnis Tänav
- Food Security in Conflict
Chief Preparedness Specialist, National Emergency Supply Agency, Member of NATO Food and Agriculture Planning Group, Miika Ilomäki
14:30 Coffee
15:00 Panel discussion: How sustainable food security can be boosted across the value chains
Moderated by journalist Hanna Nikkanen
Panelists:
- Lars Gårn Hansen, Professor, University of Copenhagen
- Harri Kallioinen, Senior Vice President, Valio, Finland
- Emilia Karell, Farmer, Student of Agricultural Economy, University of Helsinki, Finland
- Marja-Liisa Meurice, Director, EIT Food North and East, Leader of EITFood’s Think Tank on Protein Diversification
- Margus Muld, Chief Operating Officer of Agrone Ltd, Estonia
16:00 Closing
