Five ways to make cities healthier and more sustainable
11/02/2020
Cities are growing – and so is the opportunity to make them sustainable
Streamlining multi-level food system governance between local and national government in Senegal
04/07/2022
Consolidate processes and mechanisms for promoting multi-stakeholder dialogues on urban food systems...
Empowering governance for equitable change in agrifood systems worldwide
28/07/2023
Country experiences shared during a special event at UNFSS+2 The special event “Governance for agrifood systems transformation”, held in the framework of the UNFSS+2 Stocktaking Moment, brought together global leaders, policymakers, and experts to discus
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
Extended Call for submission: How can we achieve more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient agrifood systems?
14/03/2024
How can FAO better support countries in addressing governance of agrifood systems transformation?
FAO launches Green Cities Initiative to help transform agri-food systems, end hunger and improve nutrition
21/09/2020
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 Johns Hopkins Alliance for a Healthier World launch new online dashboard to inform better food policy
02/06/2020
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.
Impact of COVID-19 on people's livelihoods, their health and our food systems
13/10/2020
Joint statement by ILO, FAO, IFAD and WHO
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
Policymaking for agrifood systems transformation in Zambia
02/05/2024
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
FAO to join UCLG World Congress in Guangzhou
11/11/2020
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”.
European Week of Regions and Cities: Making Farm to Fork Strategies Work
27/10/2020
FAO Urban Food Agenda and EU Farm to Fork presented together
Multi-stakeholder collaboration: Way forward for food systems transformation in the Mediterranean
14/12/2021
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
Leveraging science and innovation for food loss and waste reduction
26/10/2022
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
Promoting collaboration on food systems transformation and food security in the Mediterranean
27/09/2022
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
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
Capacity-building programme on policymaking for agrifood systems transformation
16/10/2023
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: A framework for more effective policy and technical support
26/05/2023
Focus on governance: the crucial premise to transform agrifood systems...
Milan, Nairobi and Kigali meet to achieve sustainable urban food systems
11/12/2020
With FAO's support, the 3 Cities are collaborating in a cooperation project to exchange knowledge and experiences...
The UN Food Systems Summit+2 should be a moment of solidarity between nations: FAO Food Systems Director, Interview with Corinna Hawkes, Director of the FAO Division of Food Systems and Food Safety
21/07/2023
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.