SEED FUNDING JOINT PROGRAMMES
Cambodia
Transforming Cambodia’s food systems to become more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient
PROJECT TITLE | Transforming Cambodia’s food systems to become more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient |
| Context | Cambodia’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. |
| PUNOs | FAO, WFP, UNICEF |
| Contribution to SDGs | SDG 2 Zero Hunger |
| Contribution to other SDG transitions | Climate, biodiversity, pollution |
| Duration | August 2024 – July 2025 |
| Expected financial leverage | $3 million |
| Alignment with SG Call to Action | Policy integration; Food systems governance; Inclusive and participatory design; Private sector engagement |
| Outcomes | The 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:
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Deadline extended: UNFSS+4 Independent Stakeholders' Report Questionnaire - Respond before 6 April
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The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub is pleased to announce an extended deadline for submitting responses to the UNFSS+4 Independent Stakeholders' Report Questionnaire. Stakeholders now have until 6 April 2025 to contribute their insights and experiences, ensuring their voices contribute to shaping the future of global food systems.
We encourage all food systems non-state actors to contribute to this critical assessment of global food systems transformation.
Who should respond?
All non-state actors are asked to contribute their inputs, including farmers and producers, food chain workers and trade unions, civil society and consumer organizations, private sector representatives, youth, women, Indigenous Peoples, researchers and academia, and EVERY stakeholder committed to food systems transformation.
What is asked?
- Ideas to accelerate transformation
- Critiques of what’s not working
- Proven solutions that are making a difference
- Pressing challenges that need urgent attention
Why your input matters?
The information gathered through this questionnaire will:
- Directly contribute to the preparation of the Independent Stakeholders' Report.
- Serve as evidence for shaping the agenda and outcomes of UNFSS+4.
- Provide critical reflections and recommendations to further raise the ambition of UNFSS follow-up efforts by 2030.
Complete the questionnaire now: English | Français | Español
New deadline: 6 April 2025
For questions regarding this questionnaire, please contact the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub at [email protected]
