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Transforming food systems in Nepal: A focus on localization
15/11/2023
We turn our attention to Nepal's collaborative journey in localizing its national food systems transformation pathway across five municipalities, leveraging the Hub’s support.
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International science festival's webinar: "Agenda 2030 & scientific challenges"
10/11/2023
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New technologies catalog for sustainable food systems in the Asia-Monsoon region
27/10/2023
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The world is precariously dependent on just a handful of staple food crops – we must diversify
24/10/2023
Just six crops account for 75 per cent of the world’s plant-derived energy intake. These underused foods could help to end malnutrition.
Op-ed published in The Telegraph by Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted, Chair of the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub Science Advisory Committee, and Ismahane Elouafi, Chief scientist at FAO.
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Applying Systems Thinking for Food Systems Transformation
05/10/2023
A high-level panel of experts explores how systems thinking can accelerate progress for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub's Webinar Series.
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Call for stakeholder input for the Needs Assessment and Engagement Survey of the Forests and Food Systems Coalition
29/09/2023
Would you like to contribute to the Needs Assessment and Engagement Survey - Assessing needs and opportunities for promoting forest positive agriculture and sustainable food systems? Participate before the deadline of October 5, 2023.
The Forests and Food Systems (FFS) Coalition is undertaking a survey to identify gaps and needs of selected stakeholders to decouple agricultural supply chains from deforestation as well as key steps and actions the Coalition could take in 2024-2025/onwards to fine tune its support to public and private stakeholders working in forestry, agriculture, and trade, on this endeavor.
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PRESS RELEASE: Science, Technology and Innovation Approaches in Paving the Way Forward for Food Systems Transformation
04/08/2023
UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment gave recognition to the importance of using science, technology and innovation approaches as evidence-based guides to shape national and sub-national food systems transformation.
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PRESS RELEASE - COP28 Presidency and UN Food Systems Coordination Hub Join Forces to Harness the Power of Food Systems Transformation for Climate Action
28/07/2023
A new strategic partnership will elevate the role of food systems as one of the most impactful accelerators of the SDGs and a critical area for Climate Action.
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UN Secretary-General Urges Accelerated Food Systems Transformation: Call to Action Launched at UN Food Systems Summit +2
26/07/2023
To accelerate food systems transformation as a key driver to achieve the 2030 Agenda, the UN Secretary-General issued a Call to Action at the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment. View the Call to Action.
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PRESS RELEASE: Global Leaders and Stakeholders Rally for Accelerated Food Systems Transformation at UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment
26/07/2023
UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment wraps up with a Call to Action for Accelerated Food Systems Transformation.
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UN Secretary General convenes world leaders and key actors for UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment in push to transform food systems and accelerate action for the SDGs
24/07/2023
Projections show that by 2030, approximately 600 million people will be chronically undernourished, posing significant challenges to achieve zero hunger.
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UN Secretary-General's Report for the UNFSS+2 Now Available
24/07/2023
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UN Secretary-General's Report for the UNFSS+2 Now Available
24/07/2023
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UN Secretary-General to Open the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment
19/07/2023
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Guidance on Ministerial level interventions from the floor in the UNFSS+2 Plenary Sessions
18/07/2023
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Advanced Version of the UNFSS+2 Stakeholders' Contribution Document Now Available
06/07/2023
The advanced unedited version of the Stakeholders “Shadow Report to the UNFSS+2” is now available. Learn what the Food Systems Stakeholders have done to support the UN Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) follow-up, where they see signs of progress, as well as their expectations from the UNFSS+2.
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UN Food Systems Coordination Hub and Government of Germany Collaborate to Build the Next Generation of Food Systems Leaders
27/06/2023
Funding agreement signed to empower emerging leaders in developing countries to help transform food systems for a sustainable future.
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Seeding the Future for Planetary Health
23/06/2023
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UNFSS+2 Regional Preparatory Meetings Synthesis Report Now Available
21/06/2023
The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub has released a Synthesis Report on the regional preparatory meetings held in advance of the UN Food Systems Summit+2 Stocktaking Moment, in partnership with the UN Regional Commissions, regional stakeholders and the wider UN system. This report encapsulates the outcomes and recommendations from the series of five regional meetings. These insights have been instrumental in guiding the development of the UNFSS+2 programme and roadmap. This report represents a key input for the upcoming evidence -based discussion on global efforts, successes, challenges and paths to transform our food systems.
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Indonesian Academy of Food and Nutrition – Indonesian Academy of Sciences Policy Briefs on Food and Nutrition Systems
19/06/2023
The Indonesian Academy of Food and Nutrition – Indonesian Academy of Sciences (AIPG - AIPI) has developed and shared six comprehensive policy briefs, addressing critical issues in the country's and global food and nutrition systems. These briefs provide valuable insights and recommendations for improving various aspects of the archipelagic country’s unique food and nutrition landscape.