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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.  
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Harnessing science for global food solutions: The SAC's strategic direction
14/02/2024
Delve into the core focus areas of the Hub's Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), comprised of eminent scientists from around the world committed to leveraging credible, evidence-based solutions for advancing sustainable food systems. The SAC plays a vital role in advising both the Hub and the countries we support, addressing systemic challenges through four priority thematic areas and offering actionable strategies for sustainable food systems.
Security Council
UN Secretary-General urges alignment of climate action and food systems transformation for peace and security
13/02/2024
UN Secretary-General urges global alignment of climate action and food systems transformation, highlighting the UNFSS+2 Stocktaking Moment and the Hub’s Convergence Initiative as crucial steps towards sustainable peace and security.
Side event at APFSD: Uniting food systems and climate action in Asia-Pacific
05/02/2024
Join our side event at the 11th Asia-Pacific Forum for Sustainable Development (APFSD) where we will discover how food systems transformation can accelerate sustainable development and climate action in the Asia-Pacific region. 
Hub Happy Holidays
Happy holidays: Celebrating a year of progress
22/12/2023

As 2023 comes to a close, we pause to reflect on our collective achievements, cherished partnerships, and shared commitment to transforming food systems for a sustainable future.

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Advancing sustainable food systems and climate goals at COP28
19/12/2023

The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub collaborates with the COP28 Presidency to advance sustainable food systems and support national efforts towards the SDGs and Paris Agreement targets.

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Advancing agrifood systems transformation: Key insights from the FAO-UNEP workshop in Bangkok
18/12/2023
South Asian countries join together to empower and collaborate for sustainable agrifood systems transformation.
Youth Leadership
Call for expression of interest: Food Systems Youth Leadership Program
15/12/2023
Are you an early career professional passionate about driving positive change in food systems? Join our exciting new leadership program designed to accelerate food systems solutions in the Global South. Apply before January 15, 2024, and be part of the next generation of food systems leaders!
Climate Action and Food Systems
National Convenors propel joint implementation of the food systems transformation and climate action agendas
06/12/2023

National Convenors explore the crucial intersection of food systems transformation and climate action, providing valuable input for the development of a new Convergence Initiative.

COP28 declaration on agriculture, food and climate action
Over 130 countries sign landmark declaration on agriculture, food and climate action
04/12/2023
The COP28 Presidency has garnered support from 134 world leaders for its groundbreaking agriculture, food, and climate action declaration, accompanied by over USD$2.5 billion in funding for food security and climate change initiatives. This declaration, endorsed by countries representing over 5.7 billion people, emphasizes the vital role in transforming food systems to combat climate change, reduce emissions, and address global hunger, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Second Commitee
UN Second Committee spotlights UN Food Systems Summit process in newly adopted resolutions
22/11/2023
At its seventy-eighth session, the Economic and Financial Committee (Second Committee) of the General Assembly adopted multiple resolutions where Member States reaffirm the importance of the UN Food Systems Summit process and look forward to the upcoming UNFSS+4 Stocktaking in 2025.
Agrifood Innovation Finance Debate
Agrifood Innovation Finance Debate
17/11/2023
Bringing together SMEs and investors, the Agrifood Innovation Finance Debate will explore the financing hurdles and opportunities for agrifood systems innovators looking to revolutionize local food systems across Africa and Asia.
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Transforming food systems in Nepal: A focus on localization
15/11/2023

We turn our attention to Nepal's collaborative journey in localizing its national food systems transformation pathway across five municipalities, leveraging the Hub’s support. 

Science Festival 3
International science festival's webinar: "Agenda 2030 & scientific challenges"
10/11/2023
CIRAD, INRAE, IRD and France's Permanent Representation to the United Nations in Rome are co-organizing the third edition of the International Science Festival: agriculture - food - environment on November 22 from 1 pm to 3:30 pm.
The world is precariously dependent on just a handful of staple food crops – we must diversify
24/10/2023

Just six crops account for 75 per cent of the world’s plant-derived energy intake. These underused foods could help to end malnutrition. 

Op-ed published in The Telegraph by Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted, Chair of the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub Science Advisory Committee, and Ismahane Elouafi, Chief scientist at FAO.

FSS Webinar on Systems Thinking
Applying Systems Thinking for Food Systems Transformation
05/10/2023

A high-level panel of experts explores how systems thinking can accelerate progress for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub's Webinar Series.