Policy & sustainability update/ May 2025 From policy to the plate, here’s how we’ve been advancing pulses and the future of food systems worldwide—engaging chefs, driving climate action, celebrating innovation, and more.
Raising the pulse of sustainability/ GPC's Groundbreaking Debut at COP28 in Dubai, UAE COP28 took place on November 30 - December 12, 2023 and was the first COP at which food was a priority. GPC headed to Dubai to spread the words about pulses; read how we got on.
GPC at COP28/ How we’re getting involved At GPC, we know that pulses are key to creating a sustainable future. This year, we’re headed to COP28 to drive the message home, getting involved at various events throughout the week.
Sustainability and Innovation/ GPC gives industry awards to pulse pioneers at Pulses 23 in Sydney At the recent Pulses 23 convention held in Sydney, Australia, the Global Pulse Confederation (GPC) announced the winners of its inaugural awards the Golden Chickpea Innovation Award and Green Pea Sustainability Leadership Award.
“Nobody likes to be told what to eat”/ Amelia Ekus on why sharing knowledge is key to increasing pulse consumption Sonia Sharma talks to Amelia Ekus about ISS Guckenheimer’s involvement in Beans is How, the importance of connecting farmers with consumers and the future of pulse consumption.
The Beans is How Coalition/ “Tiny but mighty, charming but disruptive – beans are the future we are hungry for.” The SDG2 Advocacy Hub launched the Beans is How Coalition at COP27, an ambitious campaign aiming to double global bean consumption by 2028. Willow Shah-Neville speaks to members of the coalition about how they plan to achieve their goals.
Driving awareness to boost consumption/ Paul Newnham on telling the story of pulses Ahead of Pulses 23, Bronwen Evans caught up with Paul Newnham to gain his insights on reaching the SDGs, Beans is How, and what he’s looking forward to as a keynote speaker at the convention.