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Young leaders convene in Bangkok to drive global food systems reform
15/05/2025
Global agrifood systems are at a critical juncture. Despite economic growth and reducing poverty over recent decades, far too many people still suffer from malnutrition and undernutrition, and rising obesity remains widespread. At the same time, unsustainable agricultural practices are eroding natural resources and contributing to climate change. Urgent action to transform food systems is needed to ensure a healthier, more equitable, and environmentally sound future.
Data, dialogue, and determination: A young researcher reimagines food systems in India
14/05/2025
Youth Leadership Programme (YLP) alumna Alokita Jha bridges data, storytelling, and advocacy to drive science-based food systems transformation.
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Building just and resilient food systems in the Arab Region
30/04/2025
Country and stakeholder representatives from 15 Arab countries met in Beirut to exchange insights and prepare regional input to the UNFSS+4 Stocktake.
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Building opportunities from food waste: One youth advocate’s work in Zimbabwe
29/04/2025

Youth Leadership Programme (YLP) alumnus Carlos Paul Nidza is empowering Zimbabwe’s youth to cut food waste and build new livelihoods.

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Europe and Central Asia unite for food systems transformation ahead of UNFSS+4
28/04/2025
Governments and stakeholders from 24 countries across Europe and Central Asia met in Geneva to shape the region's vision for food systems transformation.
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Aligning youth efforts towards UNFSS+4: A global youth task force takes shape
11/04/2025
Global youth coordination is bringing fresh ideas, energy, and accountability to the UNFSS+4 Stocktake.
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Bhutan’s Food Systems Strategy 2034: A framework for progress
02/04/2025
Bhutan convenes national dialogues to shape its long-term agrifood strategy, with support from Denmark and the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub.
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UNFSS+4 Regional Preparatory Meeting in Asia and the Pacific
28/03/2025
Building on national progress, Asia-Pacific leaders and stakeholders met in Bangkok to develop regional input for the UNFSS+4 Stocktake.
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Transforming Food Systems and Improving Nutrition in El Salvador
27/03/2025
El Salvador launches a new joint programme to promote sustainable diets, fight malnutrition and boost local resilience.
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How a young leader in Mexico is bridging the gap between food policy and local communities
26/03/2025
Youth Leadership Programme (YLP) alumna Melissa Yamel Flores López is turning food policy into action, empowering communities across Mexico.
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Achieving access to food on a healthy planet
12/03/2025

Hub Director Stefanos Fotiou speaks at Consumers International’s Sustainable Lifestyles Summit on transforming food systems for people and planet.

Policy brief: Transforming food systems to return to earth's limits
10/03/2025
Discover policy gaps and solutions from the Hub’s Scientific Advisory Committee to align food systems with planetary boundaries and enhance resilience.
Launch of the UNFSS+4 Independent Stakeholders' Report Questionnaire
07/03/2025
The Hub launches a comprehensive questionnaire to gather inputs for the Independent Stakeholders’ Report to the UNFSS+4 Stocktake.