Perspectives on Agriculture

Nika Moeini is an Iranian-Canadian activist and coach dedicated to planet, plant-based, and personal growth.

As Executive Director of Youth Climate Save Canada, she champions sustainable food systems through youth advocacy focused on food waste reduction and plant-based diets as climate solutions. With experience as a policy analyst on topics like coal mining and gender equality in the Canadian government, Nika promotes systems-level policy change for a healthier, equitable food future. She has a Master’s in International Affairs from Carleton University and a BA from UBC and is fluent in French and Farsi. At COP28, she contributed to climate-friendly food initiatives, representing both ProVeg Youth and the Canadian Climate Action Network. Skilled in public speaking, project management, and event facilitation, Nika has led numerous workshops on sustainable food, youth advocacy, and intersectional food systems, including empowerment events focused on conscious connection and mental wellness as a certified life purpose coach.

Caspar is Senior Research Leader in Crops and Global Change, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in the UK.