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A Mediterranean Dialogue to explore future of Sustainable Food Systems
02/12/2021
Focusing on the theme “Pathways for the future of Sustainable Food Systems in the Mediterranean”, the UNFSS Independent Dialogue will take stock of regional and national efforts in following up to the UN Food Systems Summit, allowing to exchange on the wa
A N4G Side Event to assess the role of local governments in food systems
30/11/2021
The event wants to raise awareness on the value of urban and local governments to make food systems more inclusive, sustainable, equitable, and resilient to achieve healthy diets for all...
Making agrifood systems more resilient to shocks: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic
24/11/2021
FAO’s The State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) 2021 report exposes the fragility of our agrifood systems and offers solutions on how to deal with sudden shocks...
Small-scale fishers make agri-food systems more sustainable
19/11/2021
In the Launch ceremony of the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture 2022 small-scale fishers are celebrated for their contribution to human well-being and the safeguarding of natural resources...
Joint FAO-IRENA report on renewable energy for agri-food systems launched at COP26
05/11/2021
FAO Director-General also addresses emissions from dairy systems at global climate talks...
FAO calls for greater RBA collaboration to implement UN Food System Summit outcomes
25/10/2021
5th informal meeting of the governing bodies of FAO Council, IFAD and WFP Executive Board...
Accelerating food systems transformation in the Mediterranean
19/10/2021
In the framework of the “SFS-MED” project, FAO and partner organizations have just released an executive brief on food systems in the Mediterranean.The publication - “Accelerating food systems transformation in the Mediterranean” - highlights key messages
Life Cycle Assessment for sustainable food systems
12/10/2021
Agri-food systems are major contributors to environmental degradation. At the same time obesity and diet-related diseases is on the rise due to overconsumption of ultra-processed food which is high in saturated fat, salt and sugar.Life Cycle Assessment (L
The role of cities to address nutritional and environmental challenges
11/10/2021
On Tuesday, 12 October (12:45 –14:15 CEST) FAO will virtually host a Side Event of the 49 Committee on World Food Security (CFS). The Webinar - Addressing Nutrition and Environmental Challenges: The Role of Cities and Local Governments for Inclusive and S
A Webinar to present successful examples of food systems transformations
01/10/2021
On Thursday 7 October FAO will host a Webinar on National processes shaping food systems transformations. The event will share an excerpt of key lessons drawn from three country cases: Costa Rica, Ireland and Rwanda, that assess policy and institutional
Inclusive and sustainable urban food systems for urban and territorial development
17/09/2021
Inclusive and sustainable urban food systems will be at the centre stage of the September 22th Virtual Event, organized on the occasion of the United Nations Food Systems Summit.The virtual gathering is co-convened by the Food and Agriculture Organization
FAO at forefront of global efforts to build partnership between agri-food systems and conservation
07/09/2021
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu addresses World Conservation Congress in Marseille
Agrifood systems transformation: Experiences from Costa Rica, Ireland and Rwanda
30/08/2021
A new report from FAO analyses good practices for inspiration and insights on agrifood systems transformation.An analysis of policies, programmes and institutional mechanisms that shape agrifood systems transformation is documented in a recent publication
Mountain Partnership’s UN Food Systems Pre-Summit event on food systems in mountains
30/07/2021
The role of sustainable food systems in mountains and how they can contribute towards a more equitable and inclusive development were highlighted during the Mountain Partnership Secretariat’s parallel session to the UN Food Systems Pre-Summit on 28 July 2
26-28 July: The Pre-Summit of the UN Food Systems Summit in Rome
26/07/2021
Accelerating Food Systems transformation, launching new commitments through coalitions of action...
Food Systems Summit: pathways for transformation in the Mediterranean
22/07/2021
Countries and stakeholders come together in the SFS-MED Food Systems Summit Dialogues to exchange views on food systems transformation, strengthening regional cooperation.With the UN Food Systems Pre-Summit only days away, attention to actions for food sy
Transforming Agri-Food Systems through science, technology and innovation
08/07/2021
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FAO Director-General stresses importance of agri-food systems transformation at UN event to discuss building back better from COVID-19
02/07/2021
QU Dongyu addressed Economic and Social Council high-level panel discussion
Young people and innovation must drive Africa’s agri-food systems transformation
01/07/2021
FAO Director-General addresses African Heads of State at Pre-UN Food Systems Summit Dialogue...
Wholesale food markets are critical for agri-food systems transformation
25/06/2021
FAO Director-General calls for greater co-operation to fight food insecurity...