Native Foodscape Foundation

Foundation for research and training on Food Systems and Climate Change focussing on Hill and Mountain Regions

[Chubbamenla Jamir @ChubamenlaJamir]

Join us in Celebrating the #WorldEnvironmentDay #NowForClimate
Climate Smart Food Innovations
2 June 2026
Department of Postharvest Technology Bioprocessing & Environmental Sciences, NIFTEM-Kundli and @NativeFoodscape

[Native Foodscape Foundation @NativeFoodscape]

Can food innovation drive climate action?
World Environment Day 2026

📅 5 June 2026 | ⏰ 9:30 AM–1:30 PM
📍 NIFTEM-K, Kundli
#NowForClimate

Scan the QR code on the poster to register or use the following link
https://t.co/Ht5vGBqoRx

#ClimateSmartFoodInnovation #FoodSystems

[Chubbamenla Jamir @ChubamenlaJamir]

What happens when the incredibly talented Chef Manisha Bhasin @ChefManisha visits, and you spend hours talking about sustainable food while bonding over home-cooked meals garnished with fresh herbs from the kitchen garden? Pure magic. Grateful to enjoy dishes prepared by the one and only chef herself — and I even got to make pongsen, a traditional Ao Naga delicacy.

Food, stories, and culture shared around one table. A beautiful start to the month of May, welcoming the summer season and celebrating Ao Naga Moatsü Mong. 🌿🍲☀️

@ChefManisha @MhaYanthan @TribalAffairsIn @MDoNER_India @MmhonlumoKikon @FAOIndia @AsiaOfficeAMAA @ambajamir

#SustainableFood #HomeCookedMeals #KitchenGarden #FreshHerbs #FoodStories #CulturalCuisine #AoNaga #Pongsen #TraditionalFood #NagaCulture #MoatsuMong #SummerVibes #MayMoments #FarmToTable #FoodAndCulture #SlowLiving #SeasonalEating

[Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of India @TribalAffairsIn]

Roots & Recipes: Tribal Foodways in a Changing World

At the Bharat Tribes Business Conclave 2026, the session on “Roots & Recipes: Tribal Foodways in a Changing World” explored the richness and diversity of tribal culinary traditions and their relevance in a rapidly evolving global food landscape. The discussion highlighted how indigenous food systems are deeply rooted in ecological wisdom, sustainable practices, and cultural identity, while also offering immense potential for nutrition security and livelihood generation.

Chaired by Mr Anant Prakash Pandey, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, and moderated by Ms Manisha Bhasin, Corporate Chef, ITC Hotels, the session brought together culinary experts and practitioners. The panel featured insights from Ms Manish Mehrotra, Nisaba Chef; Mr Ashish Bhasin, Cuisine Consultant; Mr Pramod Sinha, NE Cuisine Specialist; Ms Aparna Rajgopal, Chef & Organic Farmer Expert; Ms Tanisha Phanbuh, Practitioner of Meghalaya’s Indigenous Cuisine and Dr Chubbamenla Jamir, Director and Founder, Native Foodscape Foundation.

The session underscored the importance of preserving traditional food knowledge, promoting tribal ingredients and recipes, and creating market linkages for indigenous cuisine. It also emphasized integrating these food systems into mainstream culinary narratives while ensuring sustainability, community participation, and economic empowerment of tribal communities.

#TribalCuisine #BharatTribesBusinessConclave #BTF2026 #MoTA #FICCI
@narendramodi @PMOIndia @rashtrapatibhvn @jualoram @Dduikey @pibindia @mygovindia @AmritMahotsav @MOFPI_GOI

[Native Foodscape Foundation @NativeFoodscape]

International Zero Waste Day 2026 webinar!

Rethinking Food Systems for a Zero-Waste Approach

In this webinar, four distinguished women experts in food systems and waste management discusses
one of the most pressing challenges of our time: food waste in food systems.

[Native Foodscape Foundation @NativeFoodscape]

Happening now!!! Nourishing Heritage Webinar. Today we have two young women changemakers as speaker.
Do join us:
https://t.co/jEpOrZJnSZ
Meeting ID: 881 3032 2636
Passcode: 753386

[Native Foodscape Foundation @NativeFoodscape]

Youth Leading the Way: Announcing the Third #NourishingHeritage Webinar!

🌐 Registration link: https://t.co/yKP7yBt0U7

#WorldFoodDay #FoodSystems #YouthLeadership #Sustainability #NourishingHeritage #YouthLedInitiatives #NeglectedandUnderutilizedFoods #NUFCS

[Native Foodscape Foundation @NativeFoodscape]

Youth Leading the Way: Announcing the Third #NourishingHeritage Webinar!

🌐 Registration link: https://t.co/yKP7yBt0U7

#WorldFoodDay #FoodSystems #YouthLeadership #Sustainability #NourishingHeritage #YouthLedInitiatives #NeglectedandUnderutilizedFoods #NUFCS

[Native Foodscape Foundation @NativeFoodscape]

Congratulations to Hon’ble Adviser, Shri @MhaYanthan and his tem on this very important document- Nagaland Agriculture Policy 2025

[Mhathung Yanthan @MhaYanthan]

Today marks a significant milestone for the Department of Agriculture, Government of Nagaland, as the Nagaland Agriculture Policy–2025 was formally presented in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly following Cabinet approval.

With the visionary leadership and support of our Hon’ble Chief Minister, Dr. Neiphiu Rio, Nagaland now has a comprehensive Agriculture Policy after 63 years of statehood, reflecting the present realities, opportunities, and challenges of the sector.

The next crucial step is to translate the policy into action through Government notification, clear implementation plans, alignment and convergence of schemes, adequate budgetary support, and effective monitoring.

The Department remains committed to working with all stakeholders to realize the vision of the Nagaland Agriculture Policy–2025 for the long-term growth and prosperity of our farming community. @Neiphiu_Rio @ChouhanShivraj @AgriGoI @MyGovNagaland @AgriNgl @ambajamir

[Native Foodscape Foundation @NativeFoodscape]

#AssameseThali
Delights of exploring the hillscapes of Northeast India is experiencing indigenous flavors at local eateries��humble, family-run spots that serve traditional food deeply rooted in the land and its ancient customs.
#Nutrition #Harmonywithnature #Resilience

[Chubbamenla Jamir @ChubamenlaJamir]

#AssameseThali
One of the true delights of road trips across India is savouring regional flavors at roadside dhabas—humble, locally run eateries that serve traditional food rooted in the land and its people.

Road journeys through Assam have always held a special charm. The Assamese thali, presented as a harmonious spread on a simple metal platter, is a celebration of the state’s rustic abundance. Rather than relying on overpowering spices, it highlights the natural flavors of fresh local greens and seasonal ingredients.

It is this understated purity that makes it true soul food of Northeast India.

These local cuisines offers so much knowledge about nutrition, sustainability and resilience.

#tradionalFood #Thali #AssameseFood

[Native Foodscape Foundation @NativeFoodscape]

Native Foodscape is delighted to collaborate with NIT Manipur in conducting beekeeping & floriculture training as part of the research project “Mainstreaming Agrobiodiversity Conservation sponsored by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC )

[EastMojo @EastMojo]

NIT Manipur conducts beekeeping and floriculture training in Nagaland https://t.co/qGhGQVSL6f

[Native Foodscape Foundation @NativeFoodscape]

A meaningful milestone in our journey toward climate-resilient livelihoods.
Knowledge-sharing, local resource optimization, & community-driven resilience.
#Agrobiodiversity #ClimateResilience #SustainableLivelihoods #Beekeeping #Floriculture #NortheastIndia #RuralEntrepreneurship

[UNDRR @UNDRR]

🌡️ Extreme heat is one of the most acute hazards facing agriculture.

A new joint report from the FAO and WMO highlights the systemic vulnerability of agriculture to extreme heat.

Discover the report highlights here 👉 https://t.co/JvjS3AbtFk

[Native Foodscape Foundation @NativeFoodscape]

Native Foodscape Director, @ChubamenlaJamir voices for Indigenous communities at the Asia Strategic Climate Workshop i. Vietnam.

[EastMojo @EastMojo]

Naga woman amplifies mountain voices at Asia Climate Risk Talks https://t.co/x18km9CFLV

[Chubbamenla Jamir @ChubamenlaJamir]

I had the privilege of engaging with an inspiring group of climate scientists through the My Climate Risk Interdisciplinary Learning Group under the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) on 10 Nov 2025.

It was a meaningful opportunity to share my research and learning journey on a topic deeply connected to both my heart and my roots: “Listening to the Mountains: Insights from Indigenous Mountain Food Systems for a Resilient Future.” The presentation was followed by rich and insightful discussions that deepened our collective understanding.

Grateful to the Walker Institute (now Pearl) for making this experience possible.

https://t.co/jXEg3sTpJE

#MyClimateRiskHub #WCRP

[Native Foodscape Foundation @NativeFoodscape]

Native Foodscape representation: Our Director, @ChubamenlaJamir participated as an Expert at the Food Systems Countdown Initiative’s India Adaptation Workshop on October 31, 2025, at the UN House in New Delhi.

[Chubbamenla Jamir @ChubamenlaJamir]

A fitting way to wrap up an eventful month, October “-fest” of food-systems work! I had the opportunity to attend the Food Systems Countdown Initiative’s India Adaptation Workshop on 31 October 2025 at the UN House, New Delhi.

It has been a privilege to be part of this process since the beginning of the year, and I’ve truly valued the meaningful deliberations led by GAIN India throughout. Looking forward to seeing the final outcome of this much-needed indicator framework for stronger, more resilient food systems.

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

🚨 Applications for the UN #YPP 2025 are NOW OPEN! 🌍

📢 This year’s exam area: Global Communications

Join the next generation of international civil servants.

👉 Check your eligibility & apply now: https://t.co/nUIQmwsNLq

[Native Foodscape Foundation @NativeFoodscape]

The Native Foodscape Foundation organised a "Training of Trainers" session on Sustainable, Nutritious, and Safe Food in the Hospitality Sector, conducted in partnership with ITC Hotels on 28 October 2025.

[Chubbamenla Jamir @ChubamenlaJamir]

Training of Trainers: Sustainable, Nutritious, and Safe Food in the Hospitality Sector conducted in partnership with ITC Hotels on 28 October 2025.
This interactive online session brought together 37 senior chefs and managers representing 17 premium ITC properties. In alignment with this year’s World Food Day theme—“Hand in Hand for Better Food and a Better Future”—the session focused on the integration of sustainability, nutrition, and food safety, providing practical guidance on the importance of; (i) Local sourcing and waste reduction, (ii) Safer cooking techniques, and (iii) Developing healthier, more responsible menus.
Upon completion of the training, the participants were encouraged to deliver a 15-minute micro-training at their respective properties to promote responsible, health-conscious, and sustainable culinary practices throughout the ITC Hotels network.
Trainers:
·      Chef Manisha Bhasin, Corporate Executive Chef, ITC Hotels
·      Dr. Chubbamenla Jamir, Director, Native Foodscape Foundation, New Delhi
·      Dr. Tripti Agarwal, Associate Professor, NIFTEM, Sonipat
By fostering best practices within the hospitality sector, these initiatives contribute to building a healthier society and a more sustainable planet.
Join the movement—encourage your teams to cook thoughtfully, eat responsibly, and act sustainably.
Tripti Agarwal Manisha Bhasin Chubbamenla Jamir, PhD
#WorldFoodDay2025 #Sustainability #Nutrition #FoodSafety #Hospitality #NativeFoodscapeFoundation #ITCHotels #BetterFoodBetterFuture #CulinaryLeadership #NIFTEM

[FAO Forestry @FAOForestry]

🔥 Hot off the press!

🌳 @FAO’s Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025 is now out!

Published every five years, the 2025 edition shows that deforestation is slowing -- but the world’s forests are still under pressure.

👉 https://t.co/qymuP3jWTF

#FRA2025

[FAO Forestry @FAOForestry]

🌱 New adventure unlocked in Forest Kids! 🌳

The #ForestKids game just got even more exciting — discover the new module on forest restoration!

🎮 Play now and start restoring 👉 https://t.co/9wCr9jOBtY

#GenerationRestoration @ESA

[World Meteorological Organization @WMO]

📢 Call for Case Studies!

Are you advancing gender-responsive approaches in hydrometeorology? Submit a case study highlighting tools, challenges and experiences on how you’re embedding gender perspectives in your work.

Deadline: 5 Nov
https://t.co/IncVRavgLg