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

How can FAO better support countries in addressing governance of agrifood systems transformation?

Turning the recovery from COVID-19 into an opportunity for cities to become more sustainable, resilient, and provide access to healthy foods for all.

FAO, GAIN and The Johns Hopkins Alliance launch a new online tool to help decision-makers understand their food systems and identify levers of change. 

Joint statement by ILO, FAO, IFAD and WHO

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

The transformation towards more sustainable agrifood systems calls for innovative policy and institutional coordination mechanisms. In this context, the exchange of experiences among countries becomes essential.A new brief entitled Policymaking for agrifo

From 11 to 13 November the city of Guangzhou will host the virtual UCLG World Council 2020 on “The role of the International Municipal and Regional Movement in Covid times”.

FAO Urban Food Agenda and EU Farm to Fork presented together

The UN Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) generated a wave of food systems transformation that inspired the conversation at the third Independent UNFSS Dialogue organized by the SFS-MED Platform on Thursday, 9 December 2021. Focusing on “Pathways for the future

Panel at FAO Science and Innovation Forum discusses innovation to reduce food loss and waste and bolster agrifood systems transformation.Within the framework of the FAO Science and Innovation Forum, FAO hosted a special event entitledFood loss and waste r

FAO contribution to the 3rd World Conference on the Revitalization of the Mediterranean Diet in Bari Bari, Italy – The International Center for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM) is launching today the 3rd World Conference on the Revitaliza

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

12 and 17 October 2023 – Online via Teams  By now, it is well acknowledged that the agrifood system is a key entry point for achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs). The ​ UN​ Food Systems Summit in 2021 was an important impetus for t

Focus on governance: the crucial premise to transform agrifood systems...

With FAO's support, the 3 Cities are collaborating in a cooperation project to exchange knowledge and experiences...

The FAO newsroom published an interview with Dr. Corinna Hawkes, Director of the Food Systems and Food Safety Division, FAO ahead of the UNFSS + 2 summit taking place 24-27 July 2023 in FAO headquarters in Rome. 

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

In the global pursuit of achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, one imperative stands out: the need to ensure equitable and inclusive access to healthy diets from sustainable food systems, leveraging the pivotal role of city and local gov

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