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
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: 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

Introducing the Food Systems Solutions Dialogues 2024

12/02/2024

The United Nations Food Systems Coordination Hub is pleased to release the thematic plan for the 2024 Food Systems Solutions Dialogues, marking another significant step in our collective journey to revolutionize food systems worldwide. Since their inception in April 2022, the Food Systems Solutions Dialogues have been instrumental in addressing a diverse range of topics essential for transforming food systems, supporting knowledge exchange and collaborative action among National Convenor networks.

A platform for collaboration and innovation

Aligned with the UN Secretary-General’s Call to Action, the 2024 Food Systems Solutions Dialogues aim to translate insights and commitments generated from the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment (UNFSS+2) into concrete actions that drive sustainable, equitable, and resilient food systems. "These Dialogues are an important way that we connect with our National Convenors to learn about their experiences implementing their national pathways, the challenges and opportunities they face, and how the Hub and wider ecosystem of support can effectively support them," stated Stefanos Fotiou, Director of the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub.

Themes and objectives

The 2024 Dialogues will focus on six key themes in line with the six action areas outlined in the Secretary General's Call to Action.

Elevating Private Sector Accountability within Food Systems Transformation
Food Systems Governance
Financing Food Systems Transformation to Achieve the SDGs
Enhancing an Inclusive Participatory Design to Transform Food Systems
Catalyzing Climate Action for Transformative Food Systems
Incorporating Food Systems Strategies into National Policies

For more information on each theme, refer to the Food Systems Solutions Dialogue 2024.

Looking Ahead

The 2024 Food Systems Solutions Dialogues represent a pivotal opportunity to support the move from dialogue into action, reshaping global food systems for the better. Participation is by invitation only, primarily intended for National Convenors, government participants, UN Country Teams, and select actors of support. Summaries of the Dialogues can be publicly accessed here following each Dialogue. The official schedule of Dialogues will be released shortly.