TED: The future of the food ecosystem -- and the power of your plate | Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli

Ndidi shares her journey from agriculture enthusiast to businesswoman, highlighting the broken global food ecosystem. She emphasizes the need for urgent action through climate, health, and equity lenses. Solutions include reducing food waste, ensuring healthy food access, and supporting small enterprises. She calls for collective action to transform the food system for future generations.

What was Ndidi's initial career choice before returning to her passion for agriculture?

• Medicine

• Business

• Engineering

• Law

What is one of the largest contributors to climate change according to the video?

• Transportation

• Food ecosystem

• Industrial waste

• Deforestation

What innovative method is used by BioLoop to create fish feed?

• Recycling plastic

• Cultivating seaweed

• Feeding waste to black soldier fly larvae

• Using algae

Why is it important to make healthy food affordable and accessible?

• To support local farmers

• To reduce food waste

• To increase food exports

• To improve public health

What is a key lesson we can learn from the Hadzabe people in Tanzania?

• The benefits of a high-fiber diet

• The use of technology in agriculture

• The impact of global trade on local diets

• The importance of urban farming

What role do small and medium-sized enterprises play in the food ecosystem?

• They are the main source of food waste

• They primarily export food

• They focus on luxury food items

• They are the bedrock of the economy

How does Twiga improve the food supply chain?

• By promoting organic farming

• By using mobile money to connect farmers and retailers

• By increasing food imports

• By reducing food prices

What is a significant benefit of empowering women in agriculture?

• Community empowerment

• More food waste

• Increased food exports

• Higher food prices

What should individuals consider about their meals to help transform the food ecosystem?

• The nutritional value

• The cooking method

• The cost of the meal

• The origin and journey of the food

What is Ndidi's final message regarding the food ecosystem?

• Be patient with the current system

• Rely on government policies for change

• Focus on increasing food production

• Be courageous and bold to transform the landscape