The Politics of Food: New York's Next Policy Challenge

presented by Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer

in partnership with Columbia University's School of International and
Public Affair's Earth Institute, Urban Design Lab Office of
Environmental Stewardship.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 8:30am-2:30pm
Lerner Hall, Columbia University

Featured speakers Michael Bloomberg, Mayor of New York City, Father Miquel
d'Escoto Brockman, President, United Nations General Assembly, and Maya
Wiley, Esq., Director, Center for Social Inclusion will deliver remarks
and draw together attendees of the conference that will address a host
of policy issues related to food in New York City. Topics will mass
energy, sustainability, affordability, public health, jobs,
neighborhood preservation, and the pressures of globalization.

Register online as soon as possible to reserve your seat; space is limited.