SEED FUNDING JOINT PROGRAMMES

Egypt

Strengthening Sustainable and Resilient Food and Nutrition Systems in Egypt for SDG Acceleration

SDG 2 Zero Hunger Logo SDG 3 Good Health and Well-Being SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

PROJECT TITLE	Strengthening Sustainable and Resilient Food and Nutrition Systems in Egypt for SDG Acceleration
Context	Egypt engaged actively in the 2021 Food Systems Summit process, convening a national dialogue and developing national pathways with recommended interventions for improving food security and nutrition by 2030. To enhance multi-sectorial coordination and spearhead the transformation process, the Government created a National Committee for Food and Nutrition Systems chaired by the Prime Minister and bringing together several ministries to coordinate joint actions. Strengthening coordination mechanisms, fostering multi-stakeholder partnerships, consolidating accountability structures, focusing on the availability of evidence, analysis, and data, are identified as key priorities to strengthen the food systems governance structure in Egypt.
PUNOs	WFP, FAO, UNICEF
Contribution to SDGs	SDG 2 Zero Hunger, SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being, 12 Responsible Consumption and Production.
Contribution to other SDG transitions	Climate, biodiversity, pollution
Duration	June 2024 – May 2025
Expected financial leverage	$87,000 (PUNO co-financing)
Alignment with SG Call to Action	Policy integration; Food systems governance; Research, data, technology and innovation; Inclusive and participatory design; Private sector engagement
Outcomes	The JP contributes to strengthening policy and governance frameworks for food systems transformation and generating evidence and analysis on key dimensions of food systems to inform decision-making, supporting the work of the National Committee for Food and Nutrition Systems. The JP complements the government’s flagship program “Country Platform for the Nexus of Water, Food and Energy”, which provides a mechanism to mobilize climate finance and private investments.
Partners	National Committee for Food and Nutrition Systems, including Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Supply and Internal Trade, Health and Population, Planning and Economic Development, International Cooperation, Social Solidarity, Youth and Sports, Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Water Resources and Irrigation, and Trade and Industry, as well as representatives of the Defense Ministry and the National Authority for Food Safety Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics CSOs, private sector, IFIs
Outputs	Strengthen capacity of government institutions including the National Committee for Food and Nutrition Systems to effectively develop, implement, and monitor multi-sector, climate resilient, and gender responsive plans and initiatives for food system transformation. Develop recommendations on financing options, partnerships and M&E for Egypt’s food systems strategies ad national pathways addressed to the National Committee for Food and Nutrition Systems. Support development and/or drafting of M&E plans and costing plans for key policy frameworks relevant to food systems agenda, including on anaemia reduction and marketing of breastmilk substitutes. Conduct analysis on gender-disaggregated impacts of economic crises on different food systems segments. Carry out analysis and develop recommendations for: 1) more efficient, climate resilient, and gender responsive food value chains; 2) food loss and waste systems in small-holder farming systems; 3) food marketing.

Side event at APFSD: Uniting food systems and climate action in Asia-Pacific

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05/02/2024

The 11th Asia-Pacific Forum for Sustainable Development (APFSD)

The 11th Asia-Pacific Forum for Sustainable Development (APFSD) is an annual, inclusive intergovernmental forum. It aims to review and promote progress towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the regional level. This year, the event will take place from February 20 to 23, 2024, at the United Nations Conference Center (UNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand. The central theme of the 11th APFSD is "Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: The effective delivery of sustainable, resilient, and innovative solutions in Asia and the Pacific."

In line with the 2024 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), the Forum will evaluate progress towards specific SDGs. These include Goal 1 (No Poverty), Goal 2 (Zero Hunger), Goal 13 (Climate Action), Goal 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), and Goal 17 (Partnership for the Goals). Additionally, the 11th APFSD will provide a platform for the presentation of voluntary national reviews (VNRs) at the 2024 HLPF.

Side event: "Food Systems Transformation as an Accelerator for SDGs Implementation and Climate Action in Asia and the Pacific Region"

Join us for a side event titled "Food Systems Transformation as an Accelerator for SDGs Implementation and Climate Action in Asia and the Pacific Region." This event, organized by the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub in collaboration with the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), will bring discussions on food systems and climate into focus during the APFSD. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, February 21, from 11:30 AM to 12:45 PM (GMT+7) at the ESCAP Office Theater in Bangkok, Thailand.

The side event will feature a diverse panel addressing the challenges and opportunities associated with aligning food systems transformation with climate action. Drawing from the outcomes of the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment, the SDGs Summit, and COP28, the discussion will emphasize policy coherence and the synergies between food and climate commitments made by national governments.

Programme

Opening and Welcoming	11:30 - 11:45
Mr. Stefanos Fotiou Director of the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub	5 min
Dr. Sangmin Nam Director, Environment and Development Division, ESCAP	5 min
Mr. Jong-Jin Kim Assistant Director-General and FAO Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific (video message)	5 min

Panel 1: SDG acceleration Moderator: Ms. Hitomi Rankine, Chief, Environment, and Development Policy Section, Environment and Development Division, ESCAP	11:45 - 12:15
Ms. Rebeca Leonard TEEBAgriFood Initiative, Thailand	5 min
Dr. Jay Kant Raut Member of National Planning Commission, and National Food Systems Convenor for Nepal	5 min
Mr. Vijay Kumar Advisor to the State Government of Andhra Pradesh for Agriculture & Cooperation, India and Co-Vice Chairman; Rythu Sadhikara Samstha Mr. Sudhakar Yerrakonda, Learning and Academics Lead, Rythu Sadhikara Samstha, State Government of Andhra Pradesh, India Andhra Pradesh Community managed Natural Farming programme	5 mins
Opening of the floor for Q&A	15 mins

Panel 2: Climate action Moderator: Ms. Hitomi Rankine, Chief, Environment, and Development Policy Section, Environment and Development Division, ESCAP	12:15 - 12:40
H.E. Mr. Sok Silo Secretary General for the Council for Agricultural and Rural Development and National Food Systems Convenor for Cambodia	5 min
Mr. Thongdam Phongphichith Co-Director, Sustainable Agriculture and Environment Development Association (SAEDA)-Lao PDR	5 min
Mr. Jidan Fikri Terra Grow, Indonesia	5 min
Opening of the floor for Q&A	10 min

Closing	12:40 - 12:45
Mr. Stefanos Fotiou Director of the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub	5 min

Registration and participation

For more information on side events at the 11th APFSD, please visit: APFSD11: Side Events | ESCAP (unescap.org)

To register for this side event, whether virtually or in person, please use the following link: https://forms.gle/f5TkNCqkG6UnsJcSA .

Additionally, please note that all registrants must also register for the APFSD itself by February 6 using this link: https://indico.un.org/event/1007683/