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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High-level UN Food Systems Advisory Group established to drive global transformation
A high-level UN Food Systems Advisory Group has been established to support the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub (the Hub) in accelerating the transition to sustainable food systems as one of the most effective entry points to rescue the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This influential group, comprising 19 diverse members and three observers, unites leading experts and advocates dedicated to making food systems more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient.
Convened and chaired by the UN Deputy Secretary-General and supported by the Hub, the Advisory Group will offer strategic guidance, amplify advocacy, and promote innovative solutions to advance food systems transformation through 2030, including preparations for the United Nations Food Systems Summit +4 (UNFSS+4) in 2025.
This initiative builds on the momentum sparked by the United Nations Secretary-General’s Call to Action for Food Systems Transformation following the UNFSS+2 Stocktake in 2023. Since the first UN Food Systems Summit in 2021, the need for united action across essential areas and actors has only grown louder. Members of the Advisory Group will leverage their expertise and networks to deliver impactful, inclusive, and measurable outcomes that address social, economic, and environmental challenges, improving the lives of millions.
