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The Hub is Hiring a Senior Advocacy Specialist!
13/06/2024
If you have a passion for journalism and communication and a vision for food systems change, this is your chance to make a difference. The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub is seeking a Senior Advocacy Specialist to guide its public advocacy strategy and generate compelling content that showcases the impact and achievements of the Hub and its stakeholders. You will also play a key role in preparing for the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit stocktaking moment in 2025. Don't miss this opportunity, apply today!
Launch of the WHO guideline on fiscal policies to promote healthy diets
12/06/2024

Join the World Health Organization (WHO)'s Department of Nutrition and Food Safety (NFS) for the launch of a new WHO guideline on fiscal policies to promote healthy diets on 14 June 2024 from 13.00-14.30 (CEST). This new tool will support countries in developing enabling food environments to promote healthy diets and reduce malnutrition in all its forms.

A new study reveals that the price tag to eliminate hunger has almost doubled due to ‘lost years’
05/06/2024
The study, “Cost of Ending Hunger—Consequences of Complacency and Financial Needs for SDG2 Achievement,” has shed light on the true cost of the COVID-19 pandemic and other recent unprecedented disruptions, like the war in Ukraine and the climate change-induced impacts devastating the Horn of Africa and South Asia, on attaining food security.
The Biennial Work Plan 2024-2026
31/05/2024

Discover the new Work Plan and see how the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub is advancing its mission to support countries in achieving sustainable food systems through five dynamic coordination clusters.

Activities cover April 2024 to March 2026 and will be strategically coordinated at both global and regional levels to move the needle toward a tipping point where transformative change is widespread across countries.

Online consultation: 2025-2030 World Health Assembly global maternal, infant and young child nutrition targets and proposal for process indicators
21/05/2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) invites Member States, the private sector, civil society, academia, and interested individuals to participate in an online consultation on the 2025-2030 maternal, infant, and young child nutrition targets. This consultation, open until 21 June 2024, seeks feedback on proposed outcome and process indicators to shape future nutrition policies.
Empowering the next generation of food systems leaders in Latin America and the Caribbean
20/05/2024
The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub concluded its third Youth Leadership Program workshop in Santiago, Chile, where 25 young leaders from across Latin America and the Caribbean came together to enhance their skills in building sustainable food systems.
Empowering tomorrow’s food systems leaders in Asia and the Pacific
16/05/2024

In Bangkok, Thailand, the second workshop of our Food Systems Youth Leadership Program convened young leaders from across Asia and the Pacific, equipping them with the skills to transform global food systems amidst pressing environmental and socio-economic challenges.

Advances in African food systems: Takeaways from the regional progress review
07/05/2024
At the 10th African Regional Forum on Sustainable Development, the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub, in collaboration with the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), organized two meetings with National Convenors that focused on sharing experiences and insights on food systems transformation efforts across the region.
UN Secretary-General's report highlights progress in global food systems transformation
07/05/2024
Discover how global initiatives are reshaping our food systems in the UN Secretary-General’s advanced unedited report, "From Summits to Systemic Change: Progress in Food Systems Transformation Since UNFSS+2," prepared for the 2024 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.
Sustainable development in action: Insights from the regional review of food systems in Asia and the Pacific
30/04/2024
The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub, in partnership with ESCAP and the FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, convened approximately 100 experts to assess progress and share knowledge on transforming food systems across the Asia-Pacific region.
Operationalizing the Convergence Initiative
30/04/2024
Following its launch at COP28, the Convergence Initiative gathers momentum as National Convenors and stakeholders contribute innovative ideas to drive forward the synergistic transformation of food systems and climate action.
Food Systems Youth Leadership Program: Uniting young leaders across Africa
26/04/2024
The inaugural workshop of the Hub's Youth Leadership Program took place in Accra, Ghana, bringing together nearly 30 young leaders from across Africa to foster skills in leadership, science, and policy advocacy for sustainable food systems.
Advancing sustainable development through food systems transformation in Latin America and the Caribbean
22/04/2024
Highlights from the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) Sustainable Development Forum 2024: Collaborative efforts in the LAC region accelerate progress on food systems transformation.
Call for input: Draft guidance on strengthening national science-policy interfaces (SPIs) for agrifood systems
17/04/2024

Open call to participate in an e-consultation on the draft "Guidance on strengthening national science-policy interfaces for agrifood systems," developed by the FAO Chief Scientist Office. Aligned with the FAO Science and Innovation Strategy, the guidance is intended to be a tool to facilitate reflection about advancing an SPI, its possible scope and mandate, and launch a learning process around SPIs. It could be considered at the country level in a process to strengthen existing, or establish new, agrifood system SPIs. Your feedback will help further elaborate and refine this draft guidance. Submit your comments by 8 May 2024.

Regional insights: National Convenors review food systems transformation progress in Europe and Central Asia
11/04/2024
At the 2024 Regional Forum on Sustainable Development for the UNECE Region, the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub, in collaboration with the UN Issue-based Coalition on Sustainable Food Systems, convened two pivotal events dedicated to advancing the transformation of food systems within Europe and Central Asia.
Healthy Diets In Fragile Contexts: Peer-To-Peer Learning Forum
09/04/2024

11 April, 15:00 - 16:30 CEST. Online.

Join the Peer-to-Peer Learning Forum on “Healthy Diets in Fragile Contexts,” hosted by the Coalition of Action on Healthy Diets from Sustainable Food Systems, focusing on enhancing nutritional outcomes in fragile settings. This event will unite global experts and stakeholders, present innovative research, and highlight successful country-level initiatives to foster collaboration towards stronger, nutrition-focused food systems. 

Advancing food systems transformation through science: Participating in the Montpellier Process
28/03/2024
Reflections on our recent engagement at "The Montpellier Process - Pooling Collective Intelligence", which took place on the 19-20 March 2024 in Montpellier, France.
Regional insights: National Convenors review food systems transformation progress in the Arab landscape
18/03/2024
At the Arab Forum for Sustainable Development 2024, the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub, in collaboration with ESCWA, convened two meetings focused on advancing the transformation of food systems within the Arab region, engaging a broad spectrum of actors including National Convenors, experts, and representatives from civil society and international organizations.
Building back better: Lebanon's path to a resilient food system
04/03/2024
Lebanon has recently introduced its national food systems transformation pathway, “Building Back Better: The Recovery of a Fragile Food System,” marking a significant milestone in the country's journey towards a more sustainable, resilient and inclusive food system. 
Insights on building sustainable food systems in Asia-Pacific
28/02/2024
Discover key learnings from the 11th Asia-Pacific Forum for Sustainable Development (APFSD) on how food systems transformation can accelerate sustainable development and climate action in the region.