SEED FUNDING JOINT PROGRAMMES

Cambodia

Transforming Cambodia’s food systems to become more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient

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PROJECT TITLE

Transforming Cambodia’s food systems to become more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient

ContextCambodia’s National Pathway is the outcome of an extensive consultation process, involving more than 2,000 people throughout thirty dialogues, which identifies four priority areas, namely healthy diets for all, empowerment of youth, women and vulnerable groups, resilient livelihoods and food systems, inclusive governance. Acknowledging the risks posed by climate change to hard won development gains and as a co-founder of the Alliance of Champions for Food Systems Transformation, Cambodia is prioritizing the integration of climate change and food systems transformation, building coherence across the agendas. The Council for Agricultural and Rural Development, the government agency coordinating food security and nutrition initiatives in Cambodia, is leading collaborative efforts to translate national aspirations into concrete action.
PUNOsFAO, WFP, UNICEF
Contribution to SDGsSDG 2 Zero Hunger
Contribution to other SDG transitionsClimate, biodiversity, pollution
DurationAugust 2024 – July 2025
Expected financial leverage$3 million
Alignment with SG Call to ActionPolicy integration; Food systems governance; Inclusive and participatory design; Private sector engagement
OutcomesThe Joint Programme fosters an enabling environment for food systems transformation by enhancing national capacities and policy frameworks, identifying opportunities to unlock financial streams, and strengthening advocacy efforts for food systems transformation. The JP provides crucial support to the alignment of the climate and food agendas, accelerating progress towards resilient, sustainable and inclusive food systems.
Partners

Council for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD) will be the main government counterpart and will coordinate the government activities in conjunction with other key Ministries, including:

  • Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
  • Ministry of Health, Ministry of Environment
  • Ministry of Economy and Finance
  • Ministry of Commerce
  • Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation
  • Ministry of Rural Development
  • Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport
  • Ministry of Women’s Affairs
Outputs
  • Update the Food Systems Roadmap (National Pathway) to identify key transformative areas in different sub-sectors and strengthen its alignment to climate policy frameworks.
  • Develop an action plan and a financing strategy for the Roadmap. 
  • Carry out a costing exercise for the Roadmap, complementing the ongoing formulation of the 3rd National Strategy for Food Security and Nutrition (2024-2028).
  • Facilitate inclusive multi-stakeholder consultations with line ministries, local actors, private sector, youth and women groups.
  • Design and implement advocacy and communication strategies and tools to raise awareness among decision-makers and mobilize resources from the government, development partners, IFIs, and the private sectors.

National pathway operationalization Policy coherence Inclusive dialogues Advocacy Unlocking finance Food-climate convergence
Guidance on Ministerial level interventions
18/07/2023
New Guidance Note available for Ministers that are interested in delivering interventions from the floor during the UNFSS+2 Stocktaking Moment Plenary Sessions.
Stakeholders' Contribution Document
06/07/2023

The advanced unedited version of the Stakeholders “Shadow Report to the UNFSS+2” is now available. Learn what the Food Systems Stakeholders have done to support the UN Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) follow-up, where they see signs of progress, as well as their expectations from the UNFSS+2.

27/06/2023

Funding agreement signed to empower emerging leaders in developing countries to help transform food systems for a sustainable future.

23/06/2023
A high-level panel of health experts explores the opportunity of food systems transformation for the health of people and the planet during the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub's Webinar Series. 
21/06/2023

The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub has released a Synthesis Report on the regional preparatory meetings held in advance of the UN Food Systems Summit+2 Stocktaking Moment, in partnership with the UN Regional Commissions, regional stakeholders and the wider UN system. This report encapsulates the outcomes and recommendations from the series of five regional meetings. These insights have been instrumental in guiding the development of the UNFSS+2 programme and roadmap. This report represents a key input for the upcoming evidence -based discussion on global efforts, successes, challenges and paths to transform our food systems.

19/06/2023

The Indonesian Academy of Food and Nutrition – Indonesian Academy of Sciences (AIPG - AIPI) has developed and shared six comprehensive policy briefs, addressing critical issues in the country's and global food and nutrition systems. These briefs provide valuable insights and recommendations for improving various aspects of the archipelagic country’s unique food and nutrition landscape.

FAO/Alessandra Benedetti
07/06/2023

Registration is now open for the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment. We invite UN Member States to submit the registration of National Delegations via the FAO Members Gateway as soon as possible. We also invite all food systems actors worldwide to register for the virtual campus of the UNFSS+2 to join this historic event to create lasting change to transform our food systems. 

05/06/2023

In its inaugural meeting, the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub's Scientific Advisory Committee discusses science-driven solutions for transforming food systems.

12/05/2023
The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub is pleased to invite applications for exhibition booths during the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment (24-26 July 2023), taking place in FAO Headquarters, Rome.
11/05/2023
The Hub's first Food Systems Solutions Webinar on 11 May 2023 provided insights into how countries and international organizations can ensure that food labels and standards contribute to sustainable food systems.
08/05/2023
National Convenors gather in Hanoi, Vietnam for transformative food systems dialogue - read the full summary of the session.
02/05/2023
In preparation for the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment in July 2023, the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub is inviting stakeholders (organizations of Youth, Indigenous Peoples, Private Sector, Women, Producers, etc.) to complete a survey capturing their journey to the UNFSS +2  and what they have been doing to implement or support food systems transformations.
20/04/2023
Elizabeth Mwende, a Youth Representative of the Hub’s Stakeholder Engagement and Networking Advisory (SENA) Group, shares her firsthand experience attending the Africa Regional Preparatory Meeting for the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment in Niamey, Niger. She highlights the importance of youth engagement in food systems transformation and provides insights into the key discussions and outcomes of the meeting.
13/04/2023

The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub is hiring a specialist to support the overall organization of the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment in July 2023. Deadline to apply is 27 April 2023. 

11/04/2023
This interview with Stefanos Fotiou, Director of the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub, is part of a series conducted in the lead-up to the 4th Global Conference of the One Planet Network Sustainable Food Systems Programme to be held from 24-27 April in Hanoi, Vietnam.
05/04/2023
The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub is pleased to invite applications for side events during the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment (24-26 July 2023).
29/03/2023

Italian Prime Minister H.E. Giorgia Meloni announced Italy's hosting of the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment in Rome from July 24-26 during her video speech at The Summit for Democracy 2023.

21/03/2023

The Hub has developed templates to be used by countries in their preparations for the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment.  These templates can be used to present the overall journey and progress of countries towards implementing food systems transformation and to present their stories and examples of good practices.

 

20/03/2023
The first of five Regional Preparatory Meetings for the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment kicks off in Niamey, Niger to consolidate regional learning and identify promising solutions for transforming food systems.
09/03/2023

The Food Systems Solutions Dialogue schedule for March - July 2023 has been released.