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Stories of agrifood systems change
25/09/2024
"Stories of agrifood systems change" shares experiences from five countries—Côte d’Ivoire, Cambodia, the Pacific, Guatemala, and Albania—showing how FAO has worked with governments, civil society, and development partners to transform their agrifood systems. These stories highlight shifts in mindsets, power dynamics, relationships, and structures, while exploring what helped drive these changes. They try to clarify complex agrifood systems concepts, showing how a systems approach translates into real, tangible benefits across different national contexts.
New open-access book explores the role of regenerative farming and sustainable diets
11/09/2024
A thought-provoking e-book, featuring contributions from the Hub and hailed as a must-read by Jane Goodall, emphasizes the vital role of regenerative farming and sustainable diets in transforming global food systems and ensuring lasting sustainability for human, animal, and planetary well-being.
AFS Forum 2024: National Convenors at the heart of Africa’s food systems transformation
09/09/2024
Kuwait national talk on strengthening food systems
02/08/2024
Kuwait's recent national talk, held on June 30, 2024, brought together over 110 participants to address key challenges and recommendations for strengthening the country's food systems.
Musa Juwara: Gambia’s lead young person for Food Systems Transformation
22/07/2024
Discover how the Hub’s Youth Leadership Program (YLP) alumnus, Musa Juwara, is working to transform food systems in The Gambia through multistakeholder collaboration. Learn about his inspiring professional journey and how YLP empowered him to champion youth inclusion in food systems.
2024 Regional Food Systems Progress Reports available now
19/07/2024
Organized from March to April 2024, in collaboration with UN Regional Commissions, Regional Offices of UN agencies, and other key entities, these meetings brought together Food Systems National Convenors and key stakeholders to discuss achievements, challenges, and transformative solutions. The reports provide detailed accounts of these discussions, highlighting progress, major achievements, challenges, and key insights from each region.
The catalytic role of policy integration and inclusive governance for food systems transformation and SDG acceleration
17/07/2024
Save the date: FAO Science and Innovation Forum 2024
16/07/2024
Don’t miss the third FAO Science and Innovation Forum (SIF 2024) from October 14-18, 2024, under the umbrella of the World Food Forum (WFF). This year's theme, "Inclusive Science and Innovation for Agrifood Systems Transformation, Leaving No One Behind," will drive discussions on biotechnologies, community-driven innovations, and digital agriculture. Connect with scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore advancements shaping the future of agrifood systems. Learn more and register.
Forging new connections: Youth Leadership Program alumni meet with the World Food Forum
02/07/2024
Over a million views of the open-access book: Science and Innovations for Food Systems Transformation
01/07/2024
The open-access book, Science and Innovations for Food Systems Transformations, focuses on the just, equitable, and sustainable transformation of food systems within the context of the UN Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) and UNFSS + 2. The volume has resonated widely, with over one million clicks since its publication.
Momentum for agroecology: global Coalition launches new strategy
01/07/2024
Join us at our 2024 HLPF side event on the catalytic role of policy integration and inclusive governance
27/06/2024
On 12 July, the Hub, the Committee on World Food Security (CFS), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the European Union, Mexico and South Africa organized a side event at the UN Headquarters in New York. This event focused on the catalytic role of policy integration and inclusive governance for food systems transformation and SDG acceleration.
Transforming Food Systems Together
19/06/2024
A one-of-a-kind partnership between UN entities, institutional representatives of the private sector and global think tanks from civil society has launched a comprehensive roadmap to develop a corporate accountability framework for food systems transformation. This initiative aims to foster collaborative efforts and strengthen sustainable practices across the food sector. By leveraging the combined expertise of many partners, the roadmap seeks to support efforts to enhance transparency, drive science-based solutions, and promote equitable food systems transformation, ultimately contributing to the SDGs and benefiting both people and the planet.
Webinar Annoucement! Gender transformative approaches for inclusive agrifood systems: Towards the 2025 UN Food Systems Stocktaking Moment
14/06/2024
Register for the upcoming webinar on Gender transformative approaches for inclusive agrifood systems: Towards the 2025 UN Food Systems Stocktaking Moment, happening online on Tuesday, June 18th at 3:00 PM (CET).
This event will provide a platform for stakeholders to share good practices stemming from experiences at the country-level, promote dialogue and raise awareness on how these approaches support inclusive agrifood systems interventions and policies.
The Hub is Hiring a Senior Advocacy Specialist!
13/06/2024
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 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.