Climate Leaders in Davos: Listening First, Talking Later

In Davos, Switzerland, the 2025 World Economic Forum brought together top minds to discuss the future of agriculture and climate change. Newsweek hosted an event called "Aligning Agriculture With Global Climate Goals, " focusing on the role of sustainable farming. Amit Shah, Newsweek's EVP International, opened the discussion by emphasizing that agriculture is key to food security and the planet's health. Steve Magami, CEO of Agrovision, wants to inspire healthier snacking with sustainable produce. He thinks the current supply chain is broken, leading to inconsistent quality. Agrovision aims to fix this by creating their own value chain. Other leaders like Jason Clay from the World Wildlife Fund pointed out that food production has a huge impact on the planet. Martin Fraenkel from VAKT Global Ltd. talked about how market signals can change behaviors. Jennifer Blanke from Symbiotics Investments highlighted the need to support farmers in developing countries with proper infrastructure and technology. Naoko Ishii from the University of Tokyo emphasized the importance of safeguarding natural capital. She noted that discussions at Davos often stay at the national or academic level, but it's time for market and economic decision-makers to join forces. The panel ended with a reminder from Jason Clay to listen before talking, and to find solutions together.