Lessons from the past for a more resilient food future | Henry Gordon-Smith | TEDxThoughtForFood

Описание: Coining the term "agritecture" Henry Gordon-Smith explains the art, science, and business of integrating agriculture into urban spaces. Showcasing examples through history of how cities and countries promoted resilience to global crises by leveraging technological advances, Gordon-Smith describes how involving more young people in collective urban agriculture efforts can unlock new opportunities for cities to adapt and thrive sustainably. Henry Gordon-Smith is a sustainability strategist focused on urban agriculture, water issues, and emerging technologies. Henry earned his BA in Political Science from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, coursework in Food Security and Urban Agriculture from Ryerson University in Toronto, and an MSc in Sustainability Management from Columbia University. In 2014, Henry responded to a global need for guidance on urban agriculture by launching the advisory firm Agritecture which has now consulted on over 150 urban agriculture projects in over 35 countries. Henry believes in human-induced climate change and is on a mission to help societies adapt to the challenges ahead through agriculture and technology. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx