Global Food Talk – Transforming food systems to support better health for more people and the planet

Be the first to listen to Food Nation’s new Global Food Talk podcast episode on Health, launching on 12 December 2025. In a conversation between leading voices from WHO Europe, Arla Foods, Novonesis and Food Nation, the episode addresses an urgent question: How do we transform food systems to support better health for more people and the planet?

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Global food systems are under increasing pressure from climate change, environmental degradation and inequality. Poor diets are among the leading causes of preventable disease and premature death, and millions lack access to safe, affordable, and nutritious food – calling for integrated solutions across agrifood systems that deliver better nutrition for people while reducing environmental impact. 

Rooted in Food Nation’s five pathways to healthy lives within planetary boundaries, this episode brings Danish and international perspectives on tackling non-communicable diseases, improving access to safe and sustainable nutrition, and aligning health and climate strategies to build more resilient food systems.

Featuring Voices:  

• Dr. Kremlin Wickramasinghe, Reginal Adviser for Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, WHO Europe
• Morten Enggaard Rasmussen, Executive Vice President, Novonesis 
  

What to expect:
In this episode, launched in connection with UN’s International Universal Health Coverage Day, Global Food Talk explores how cross-sector collaboration, innovative ideas and shared ambition can drive global health, nutrition security and sustainable diets within planetary boundaries.

You will hear from Dr. Kremlin Wickramasinghe, who joins Lise Walbom, CEO of Food Nation, in a keynote conversation about transforming food systems to achieve better health for more people and the planet. The dialogue dives into WHO’s latest insights on nutrition, the global rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and the policies and partnerships needed to align food production with public health goals.

The second part of the episode features a dialogue between two business representatives, showcasing how innovaive ideas and public–private collaboration can accelerate the shift towards healthy and more sustainable diets.