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FAO at the UN Food Systems Summit+2 Stocktaking Moment
20/07/2023
The stage is set in Rome for the three-day high-level meeting aimed to advance agrifood systems transformation...
FAO organises a meeting to share experiences on multi-stakeholder cooperation
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
Food Systems Transformation in Practice – Successes, Challenges and the Way Forward
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
Leadership Dialogue on “Food loss and waste prevention and reduction: a key lever for agrifood systems transformation”
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
Multi-stakeholder collaboration for food systems transformation: from concepts to action
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,
Empowering Cities for Sustainable Food Systems Transformation
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
City, subnational, and national governments join actions with multiple actors towards healthy, inclusive, sustainable, and resilient food systems.
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
Promoting sustainable food systems in the Mediterranean: fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among cities
07/07/2023
On 13 July FAO is organizing a webinar to present strategies on advancing urban food systems transformation in the Mediterranean area...
Successful Dialogue on Sustainable Food Systems in Albania
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
Rethinking our Food System - A Guide for Multistakeholder Collaboration
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
The Importance of Food Safety for Food Systems Transformation
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
SFS – MED Webinar Showcases Women as Key Players in Greening Mediterranean Food Systems
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
Kisumu launches its first Food Systems Strategy
09/06/2023
An historical step for Kisumu, as the county launches its first ever food systems strategy for 2023-2027...
Rwanda Makes Steady Progress on Path to Food Systems Transformation
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
FAO Experts Collaborating with Universities to School the Next Generation
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
Focus on governance: A framework for more effective policy and technical support
26/05/2023
Focus on governance: the crucial premise to transform agrifood systems...
Moving the Needle for Long-Term Food Systems Transformation
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
SFS-MED Webinar 5: Women as key players in greening Mediterranean food systems: drivers and challenges
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
Finally resuming post-pandemic field trips
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
Engaging cities and local governments in accelerating inclusive food systems transformation
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...