Faris Ahmed has been working on food, farming and environmental issues in Canada and internationally for more than 20 years. A Canadian based consultant and policy researcher, specializing in ecosystems, biodiversity, climate resilience, and human rights. He has played leadership roles in international civil society networks, policy processes, and advocacy campaigns on these issues. Faris was Director of Policy and Campaigns at USC Canada (SeedChange) during 2007-2019, and prior to that worked in senior positions at the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and Oxfam Canada. He is also a Research Associate with the Laurier Centre for Sustainable Food Systems (Wilfrid Laurier University), an advisor to the UNESCO Chair on Biodiversity, and an Affiliate Member of the Margaret A Gilliam Institute for Global Food Security (McGill University). Faris holds a Masters in International Development from the University of Toronto, and has worked as a writer and documentary photographer in Asia. Twitter: @Farisahm8 Instagram: @Grey_Scalez
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