This outstanding presentation by professor Susan Prescott shows the complex challenges of the modern food environment are inextricably linked to our many other mounting global challenges. Solving these challenges will depend on addressing the underlying value systems that created them all in the first place. This requires greater purposeful engagement across all aspects of society, breaking down siloed thinking, redefining progress and growth in more meaningful ways, and applying new discoveries and technology with greater wisdom. Building a culture of mutualism, trust and authenticity will generate new opportunities through collaboration, ingenuity, and creativity for meaningful growth and shared benefits across all scales - beginning at the grassroots to unite, empower and refocus priorities of individuals and groups towards shared solutions. There has never been a more important time to encourage new approaches that fuel outward progress and discovery with inner wisdom and creative freedom, supporting and encouraging others towards the flourishing of people, places and planet. This content was presented in May 2021 and reflects the best available information about Covid-19 at that time.