Sustainable Synergy: Policy, Education, and the Future of Food

Welcome to another compelling episode of the Food Tech Junkies Podcast! Today, we have the privilege of hosting Dr. Sourav Roy, the co-founder and CEO of the Centre for Big Synergy (CBS). Dr. Roy is a renowned sustainability advocate and thought leader, whose visionary work is at the forefront of creating a more responsible and sustainable future. In this episode, we'll explore the critical nexus between food systems, climate, and health, delving into how interconnected these elements are and their profound impact on our planet and well-being. We'll discuss the essential roles that policy and education play in shaping sustainable food systems and mitigating climate change. Dr. Sourav Roy will share his insights on the innovative solutions and collaborative efforts needed to address these challenges, highlighting the importance of global synergy and proactive measures. Join us for an enlightening conversation on what is required to create a more resilient and healthy future for all. Tune in and prepare to be inspired!
About Dr. Sourav Roy & CBS
Sourav is the co-founder and CEO of Centre for Big Synergy (CBS), a CSO of the United Nations Department of Social and Economic Affairs. He is a sustainability advocate and thought leader well-revered for his a very wide range of expertise and experiences. His expert opinions and insights are gleaned from a range of stakeholders he directly engages with; the UK Department for Education to unemployed women in remote villages of Asia to multi-billion pound corporations in Europe and the USA; disadvantaged slum children in India to marginalised filmmakers whose change-making films he features on London's iconic Piccadilly Lights!
 Since 2018, CBS has impacted the lives of over 250M people in over 120 counties across the world. Sourav has led several SDGs projects in collaboration with leaders in sustainability, media, business, policy and education from across the world.  
He has worn many hats over the last 2 decades; from being an award-winning neuroscientist discovering potential therapeutics for Alzheimer's disease at King's College London, to starting the world's biggest sustainability film festival together with OSCAR, BAFTA and EMMY award-winners; from recommending changes to UK's sustainability and climate education Policy impacting 16 M Children, to organising microplastic pollution awareness camps for children worldwide; from providing strategic advice to multinational corporations; from being a broadcaster, keynote speaker and author to being the father of the world's youngest sustainability advocate, Moksha Roy BCyA!