Agrifood Systems

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20/07/2023
The stage is set in Rome for the three-day high-level meeting aimed to advance agrifood systems transformation...
20/07/2023
Agrifood systems involve complex challenges, whose scale and nature call for a systemic, multi-level and multi-stakeholder participatory approach across economic, social, and environmental dimensions. Multi-stakeholder collaboration therefore needs to for
20/07/2023
Plenary Session 1: Food Systems Transformation in Practice – Successes, Challenges and the Way Forward will be an opportunity to share agrifood systems transformation experiences; identify best practices and showcase successes that can be replicated acros
20/07/2023
Significantly high levels of food loss and waste (FLW) occur in the global agrifood system. Up to 13.2 percent of food produced globally is lost while 17 percent is wasted. FLW has negative impacts on food security and nutrition – including for the 828 mi
19/07/2023
This side-event will share good practices and country experiences on how to effectively operationalise cross-sectoral, and multi-stakeholder collaboration for sustainable food systems transformation. Representatives of selected countries in Africa, Asia,
19/07/2023
The global population is rapidly urbanizing, with urban areas expected to accommodate 68% of people by 2050. As cities become hubs of consumption and economic activity, they play a crucial role in shaping the future of food systems. Recognizing this, an i
18/07/2023
Transitions to sustainable food systems require many changes. Integrated solutions are needed to respond to multiple challenges. Urbanization plays an important role in this transition, as cities consume 70% of all food while contributing to greenhouse ga
07/07/2023
On 13 July FAO is organizing a webinar to present strategies on advancing urban food systems transformation in the Mediterranean area...
27/06/2023
A recent successful Dialogue on Sustainable Food Systems held in Albania shows the path for moving forward with Agri-Tourism Sector TransformationThe National Dialogue on Sustainable Food Systems of Albania took place last 21 June, organized by the Minist
21/06/2023
UN agencies converge efforts and knowledge to develop and co- launch a Guide to help stakeholders rethink the food system through multistakeholder collaboration.The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Environm
16/06/2023
FAO and World Health Organization (WHO) are celebrating World Food Safety Day this month, recognizing the key role of Food Safety for Food Systems transformation.  The importance of Sustainable Food Systems is more widely recognized in a fast-paced and in
13/06/2023
During the EU GreenWeek 2023, the SFS-MED project hosted its fifth webinar with a focus on Gender equality in Mediterranean Food Systems. The webinar entitled “Women as key players in greening Mediterranean food systems: drivers and challenges” was held o
09/06/2023
An historical step for Kisumu, as the county launches its first ever food systems strategy for 2023-2027...
06/06/2023
Rwanda is working towards becoming upper-middle income by the year 2035 and a high-income country by 2050. While Rwanda’s economic transformation depends on many other sectors, agriculture  remains a key driver to attain the desired income status the coun
02/06/2023
Food systems experts from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the University of Pennsylvania shared insights on the critical challenges facing the global food system and spoke about the work being done to support its sust
26/05/2023
Focus on governance: the crucial premise to transform agrifood systems...
22/05/2023
Food Systems transformation was at the heart of the recent 4th Global Conference of the One Planet Network’s Sustainable Food Systems (SFS) Programme, which took place between 24-27 April 2023 in Ha Noi, Viet Nam.  The event brought together Ministers and
18/05/2023
Date and time: Monday, 5 June 2023, 14:00-16:00 (CEST)Registration link: Click here / Streaming link: Click hereLive interpretation in English and French will be provided.In the framework of the EU Green Week 2023 and in collaboration with the event “Empo
16/05/2023
Kampala, Uganda – “Uganda is Africa in miniature,” said Susan Ngongi Namondo, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Uganda, at the wrap up of the Flexible Voluntary Contribution (FVC) Resource Partners’ Field Trip, held in Uganda from 1 to 5 May. “All th
12/05/2023
It is critical to consider the role of city and local governments and their added value towards accelerated, more inclusive and sustainable food systems transformation...