USA | Public Policy

2025 Top Agri-food Pioneers: Emily Weeks

Emily Weeks is a global leader in climate resilience, natural resource governance, and food security. She has shaped major U.S. policies, including the Global Food Security Strategy and the $50M Comprehensive Action for Climate Change Initiative (CACCI), supporting climate commitments in over 40 countries. A driving force behind sustainable agriculture, she co-founded New Zealand’s National Land Resource Centre and has led projects across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Her work has mobilized $20B in private investment and benefited over 600 million farmers and rural households. Weeks integrates economic growth with environmental conservation, advancing inclusive and sustainable development worldwide.