US Team (+ Amy)
Who has been on the US team the longest (out of the team here today)?
Sam
Who is assuming the position of CEO in January 2025?
Hannah Pathak
GreenBiz recently was rebranded as what publication?
Trellis Group
What is the world's longest river?
Amazon River
How many dogs does Amy have?
2
Who are three Forum partners (past or present)?
ie Target, Bupa, Wallgreens Boots Alliance, Bupa, Nestle, Cargill, Diageo, 3M, General Mills, IKEA, etc..
Removal of what greenhouse gas has the potential to be a very effective, short-term, climate solution?
Methane
Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?
Marie Curie
How many US Forumites have lived abroad for >6 months?
5
Priya, Ksenia, Michelle, Christina, Natasha
How many total employees work at Forum? (+/- 1)
(+50 if you know the total FTE at Forum)
79
Bonus: 73.4 staff members
What is the focus of COP29?
Finance / Investing in a livable planet for all
Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?
CO2
CH4
Water Vapor
All of the above
Who on the team got married in 2023?
Natasha & Lauren
What are Forum's four principles of a just & regenerative mindset?
1. Uncover potential
2. Appreciate the greater whole
3. Value context
4. Unlock participation
What grocery giant did General Mills just partner with to support farmers as they transition to regenerative agriculture?
Ahold Delhaize
What are the only two mammals that lay eggs?
Echidna and platypus
Where do all US based team members live (incl those on the Intnl teams & School)?
New York City / Beacon, NY / Lancaster, PA / Minneapolis, MN / Albuquerque, NM / Bay Area (CA)
What are three characteristics of a deep and urgent transition?
1. Change the goals of the system to prioritize just and regenerative outcomes
2.Address causes and past imbalances
3. Repattern power dynamics
4. Build capacity for natural and social systems to thrive
5. Shift mindsets around interconnections between people, planet and nature
6. Act at a pace commensurate with the challenge
A groundbreaking new initiative aims to protect WHAT U.S. crop through fast-tracking pathogen detection?
Potatoes
What is the national dish of England?
Chicken Tikka Masala