Other content with the tag "Sustainable Food Systems".

This policy stocktaking report analyses France’s national approach to reducing food loss and waste (FLW) across the entire food supply chain, based

The world is currently facing two interconnected and severe crises: widespread malnutrition and environmental degradation.

This edition reflects on Kenya’s progress and collaborative efforts in advancing its nutrition agenda, especially in light of the upcoming 2025 Nut

The article records the endorsement and draft decision to adopt the policy recommendations on youth engagement and employment in agriculture and fo

The article explores the role of diversification in enhancing access to diverse and nutritious food in Europe and Central Asia.

The inaugural issue of the UN-Nutrition Journal explores the urgent need for transformative action in nutrition amidst global crises such as COVID-

 The report discusses a collaborative FAO-IGAD project (2018–2021) aimed at reducing post-harvest losses (PHL) to strengthen food and nutritio

This brief highlights the role of biosecurity in mitigating disease in seaweed farms, focusing on Malaysian case studies.

This annual report outlines FAO’s achievements in Latin America and the Caribbean, including digital village initiatives, sustainable agriculture,

Transition to Circular Food Systems: A Study of Stakeholders in Five Brazilian Municipalities

This study explores stakeholder engagement in circular food systems in five Brazilian municipalities.

The State of Food Systems Worldwide in the Countdown to 2030

This report presents a global food system monitoring framework with 50 indicators covering diets, environment, equity, governance, and resilience.

Rigorous Monitoring is Necessary to Guide Food System Transformation in the Countdown to 2030

This study argues that rigorous, science-based monitoring is crucial for tracking food system transformation toward global sustainability goals.

Regional Conference on Food Systems Sustainability – Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC-CSFS)

The concept note outlines the objectives and agenda of the Regional Conference on Food Systems Sustainability organized by the Black Sea Economic C

FAO Action Plan 2022–2025 for the Implementation of the FAO Strategy on Climate Change

The FAO Action Plan outlines the organization’s strategy for addressing climate change through sustainable food systems and resilient agricultural

Evaluation of the Food and Nutrition Security, Impact, Resilience, Sustainability, and Transformation (FIRST) Programme – Follow-up Report

This program evaluation report assesses the effectiveness of the FIRST Programme, a joint initiative by FAO and the EU aimed at enhancing food secu

Integrating Africa’s Forgotten Foods for Better Nutrition

This FAO publication serves as a companion to the Compendium of Forgotten Foods in Africa, emphasizing the role of traditional and underutilized fo

Reducing Food Loss and Waste in Processing, Distribution, and Retail Operations of MSMEs

This FAO technical manual provides guidance for micro, small, and medium-sized food-processing enterprises (MSMEs) to reduce food loss and waste (F

Policy and Research Roundtable on Integrated Climate-Nutrition Action

This high-level FAO dialogue, co-organized with the Government of France, highlights the intersection of climate change and malnutrition.

Transforming Livelihoods through Climate-Resilient, Low-Carbon Agricultural Value Chains in Kenya

This FAO-Green Climate Fund (GCF) initiative supports climate adaptation in Kenya’s Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB).

The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2022

This flagship report by FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP, and WHO examines global food security and nutrition trends.

Sustainable Food Systems and Nutrition in the 21st Century: A Report from the 22nd Annual Harvard Nutrition Obesity Symposium

This report summarizes the key discussions from the Harvard Nutrition Obesity Symposium, focusing on the transformation of global food systems to a

A Strategy to Catalyze a Global Food Systems Transformation Using Cities as Entry Points

This strategy outlines an approach to transform food systems globally by leveraging cities as focal points.

Accelerating Action and Opening Opportunities: A Closer Integration of Climate and Nutrition (I-CAN Baseline Assessment 2023)

This report assesses the intersection of climate action and nutrition, revealing that integration between the two is weak across global policies an

Supporting Transformation of Food Systems to Nourish People and Planet: Our Policy Focus

This report from the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) outlines their policy approach to transforming food systems globally, focusing o

Putting Nutrition on the Plate: A Call to Action for Child-Lens Investors

This report argues for integrating child nutrition into investment decisions, highlighting economic, social, and health benefits.

Infrastructure for Food Safety Improvement in Local Markets

This report details the reconstruction of Buguruni Market in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, a key food distribution hub serving 70,000 consumers daily.

Sustainable Development Goals Through Reducing Food Loss and Food Waste: A Comprehensive Review

This comprehensive review explores the relationship between food loss, food waste, and achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Navigating Climate Change: Impacts on Health and Nutrition

This infographic report examines how climate change affects health and nutrition.

Climate Change and Nutrition: Implications for the Eastern Mediterranean Region

This review explores the impact of climate change on nutrition and food security in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR).

Multi-Sector Governance: Learning from the Dutch National and International Experience

This paper presents insights from a symposium on multi-sector governance in food security and nutrition, held at the Micronutrient Forum’s Global C

The Unique Role of Governments in Food Systems Governance

This policy paper explores the role of governments in steering food systems governance, emphasizing the need for intersectoral coordination and reg

Pakistan’s Subnational Food Systems Dashboard: Strengthening Food Systems Transformation

This report presents the Pakistan Subnational Food Systems Dashboard (PSFSD), developed by GAIN, FAO, Columbia Climate School, and Johns Hopkins Un

Identifying Indicator Needs for Food System Transformation: Insights from Stakeholders in Five African Countries

This report highlights the need for new metrics to monitor food system transformation in Ethiopia, Mozambique, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Kenya.

Transitioning to Sustainable Food Systems: Climate Change and Gender Equality

This review explores the interconnected challenges of food security, climate change, and gender inequality.

Advancing Health and Sustainability: A Holistic Approach to Food Production and Dietary Habits

This paper emphasizes a holistic approach to transforming food systems for health and sustainability.

Socioeconomic factors of global food loss

This study investigates the socioeconomic factors contributing to food loss in the early stages of the food supply chain, such as farm production,

Food Circular Economy and Safety Considerations in Waste Management of Urban Manufacturing Side Streams (2024)

This review addresses food safety risks and sustainability in utilizing food manufacturing side streams (FMSS) within the food circular economy.

This report outlines a framework for a transdisciplinary approach to sustainable food systems, addressing interconnected issues like obesity, envir

A Scoping Review of Policies Promoting and Supporting Sustainable Food Systems in the University Setting

Authored by Amanda Grech, Eloise Howse, and Sinead Boylan, this review examines governance strategies that support sustainable food systems across

Determinants of Food and Nutrition Security of Tribal Communities in the Hill and Mountain Regions: Empirical Evidence from Northeast India

The paper titled "Determinants of Food and Nutrition Security of Tribal Communities in the Hill and Mountain Regions: Empirical Evidence from North

There is broad agreement that current food systems are not o

 A warming world brings risk of more extreme weather events, acidified oceans, regional biodiversity collapse and the disruption of establishe

Plastic pollution arising from food systems is driving policies for reduction, removal, reuse and recycling, but literature on plastic uses and out

Potential external cost savings associated with the reduction of animal-sourced foods remain poorly understood.

Food systems approaches are increasingly used to better understand transitions in 

The authors review consumer-side interventions and their effectiveness to support a transition to healthier and more environmentally sustainable&nb

Growing acknowledgement that food systems require transformation, demands comprehensive 

Climate change, rapid urbanization, war, and economic recession are key drivers of the current food systems’ disruption, which has been exacerbated