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

Uniting Forces: Kicking off UNFSS+2 Preparations with Coalitions

20/02/2023

On 20 February 2023, the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub met with the focal points and members of the Food Systems Coalitions of Action to discuss the upcoming UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment (UNFSS+2) scheduled to take place in Rome, Italy from 24 to 26 July 2023. The UNFSS+2 aims to showcase the essential role of food systems transformations in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and provide a platform for countries to share success stories and early signs of transformation.

During the meeting, Stefanos Fotiou, Director of the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub, stressed the importance of inclusivity and avoiding working in silos in the lead-up to the UNFSS+2. While he highlighted the importance of communicating action, he also emphasized the value of presenting both successes and failures in food systems transformation efforts.

“What is the main question we need to answer in the Stocktaking Moment?” asked Mr Fotiou. “We need to demonstrate how we are collectively walking the talk of the Food Systems Summit; how we are delivering on the commitments made by countries, stakeholders, coalitions, the UN and other actors.”

The meeting included an open dialogue session where coalitions had the chance to ask questions and discuss their expectations from the UNFSS+2 to ensure it is inclusive, impactful and solution-oriented.

Following this dialogue, Denise Costa Coitinho Delmue, Senior Consultant at UN-Nutrition, provided details on Session 6 of the 4^th Global Conference of the One Planet Network Sustainable Food Systems Programme, which is co-organized by the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub and is in support of the UNFSS+2. Session 6 will focus on engaging the Ecosystem of Support for food systems transformation. Coalitions are invited to conduct a self-reflection on the extent to which they are adopting a food systems approach in their work and collaborating with other coalitions. All coalitions are highly encouraged to join this exercise to help break down working silos, build bridges across coalitions and support a common understanding of what a sustainable food systems approach is.

The Hub looks forward to more frequent meetings with coalitions to support effective collaboration leading up to the UNFSS+2, and extends its deep appreciation for the coalitions’ commitment, interest, and engagement in helping countries implement their national pathways.

A copy of the presentation given by Stefanos Fotiou can be accessed here.