THINKING GUIDE

Food Systems Thinking Guide for UN Resident Coordinators and UN Country Teams

The Food Systems Thinking Guide for UN Resident Coordinators (UNRCs) and UN Country Teams (UNCTs) is a digital resource developed under the framework of the UN Food Systems Task Force, with valuable contributions from the inter-agency Working Group on Supporting UN Country Team Coordination and Joint Programming. It is designed to support food systems transformation as a critical pathway toward achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The guide emphasizes a systems approach, fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders – including governments, civil society, and the private sector – to address interconnected challenges such as food security, environmental sustainability, and social equity.

By integrating practical tools, real-world case studies and strategic insights, the guide will help UNRCs and UNCTs enhance interagency coordination, promote the development of impactful policies and identify innovative solutions. Flexible and interactive, it empowers users to adapt strategies to their unique contexts, leveraging food systems transformation as a key transition for SDG acceleration.