Supporting Thriving Food Systems Through Good Governance
Thursday, May 1, 11am PT / 2pm ET, online
Hosted by ChangeLab Solutions
You’re invited to join policymakers and community leaders in food policy for the second episode of ChangeLab Solutions’ Accelerating Policy Change series! This webinar will explore how communities can improve governance of food systems and achieve impactful changes in food policy through cross-sector partnerships at local and state levels. Our speakers will describe a range of possibilities for policy improvements and share real-world examples of the impact of good governance in food policy. Panelists from our BUILD Health Challenge partnership in North Carolina will share perspectives from local government, community organizations, and the health sector and highlight innovative solutions they’ve used to address complex challenges in their food systems work.
Accelerating Policy Change in California’s Central Valley
Wednesday, May 21, 8:30am–5:30pm, Fresno, CA
Hosted by ChangeLab Solutions
Join ChangeLab Solutions and Central Valley partners at this regional in-person convening for changemakers who want to deepen their skill set for advancing local policy change. The convening is designed for leaders from public health, government, community-based organizations, business, and health care who work on the root causes of health issues.
By participating in a day of small-group activities, interactive sessions, and inspiring panel discussions, you’ll expand your knowledge on these topics:
- Reading and understanding the law
- Distinguishing when education, advocacy, or lobbying is appropriate
- Partnering with others to find opportunities for community-centered policy change
- Identifying the positions and people who hold the authority needed to create change
- Understanding each step in the process of law and policy development — from strategy selection through implementation and enforcement
Accelerating Policy Change in Los Angeles
Thursday, June 26, 9:30am–4pm, Los Angeles, CA
Hosted by ChangeLab Solutions
Are you working to improve the health and well-being of residents in Los Angeles? Do you want to expand your core skills in law and policy, as well as gain strategies and implementation tools to accelerate your efforts? Join ChangeLab Solutions and local partners at this regional convening for changemakers who want to deepen their skill set for advancing local policy change. The convening is designed for . . .
- Public health practitioners
- Government staff
- Leaders from community-based organizations
- Health care professionals who work on the root causes of health issues