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MODERATING EVENTS

Moderating important panel discussions during lockdown was a challenge. Listen here to two debates on EU farm to fork policy: 

  • Game changers for a sustainable food system
  • Sustainable agriculture business models

The UN Food Systems Summit in 2021 began the process of food and farming systems change. Listen here to a high level panel debate with UN speakers hosted by the European Commission:

Recent event moderation engagements

  • UN Food Systems Summit – Implications for EU Food Systems Strategy – European Commission
  • Game changers for a sustainable food system – European Commission
  • Sustainable Business Models – European Commission
  • Biocontrol: An essential ingredient of the Green Deal – Institute for European Environment Policy
  • Coalition for Higher Ambition – Climate Action Network
  • Resilient Communities – Committee of the Regions
  • Digital Transformation – Committee of the Regions
  • Digital Transformation for Good – TechSoup
  • Renewable energy policy debate – WWF 
  • Methane Matters multi-stakeholder panel debate – Changing Markets 
  • Trade policy strategic communication workshops convening multiple teams – European Commission  
  • Think Sustainable Europe workshop with Think2030 private sector partners –  Institute for European Environmental Policy
  • Master of Ceremonies and moderator of on-stage panel discussion at the Automotive Industry Gala Evening focussed on sustainability and innovation – CLEPA
  • Master of Ceremonies and chair of several high-level policy debates at the Think 2030 Conference at Paris Sciences Po – Institute for European Environmental Policy
  • Chair of keynote policy debate at the Biocontrol Industry Annual Conference in Basel, Switzerland – ABIM

“Thank you for your great moderation and overall guidance to me and the team. I believe that the retreat helped us to all come together around a common goal with a positive and constructive team spirit. This is an important achievement.”

Yasmine Rockenfeller, Chief Global Issues EU, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

“Having sat in the seat of various stakeholder groups throughout her career – including government, corporate and civil society – Jo understands how to facilitate constructive dialogue among diverse participants, ensuring their trust to communicate authentically while effectively moderating discussions to advance key points forward.”

Brian Carroll, as Head of External Communications, Solvay

Read here 20 tips for dynamic policy debates:

Chairing policy debates that rock. 20 tips on how to do it with style and substance. | by Joanna Sullivan | Medium