The UN Food Systems Summit is a turning point in the world’s journey to achieving the SDGs by 2030. Over the next year, the Summit will raise global awareness, deepen our understanding of the problems we must solve, and set a course to radically change the way we produce, process, and consume food. The Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) is taking place now in Germany to provide an international audience of experts from various sectors with an opportunity to address and reach consensus on issues and challenges relating to global agricultural policy and food security.
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drew from experiences from around the world and consulted with local cooks, chefs and families to put together some fascinating and useful cookbooks. They’re designed to not only celebrate local cuisines, but to recognise the nutritious value of traditional meals eaten around the globe. Poor diets and disease are some of the top causes of undernutrition, so promoting sustainable, healthy recipes is key to helping households make informed food choices. If you’re interested in trying some new, nutritious dishes, here are five FAO cookbooks that are bound to inspire you.
In , we say goodbye to a year that’s been full of uncertainty and change, but also adaptation, innovation and improvement.
Our current food systems are not sustainable. Hunger has been on the rise for several years, with an estimated 690 million people worldwide going hungry in 2019 – and with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, up to 132 million more people are expected to join this number soon. Meanwhile, our food production practices – particularly the expansion of – come with an unacceptably high , threatening the food security of future generations. believes small-scale farmers can offer solutions to these problems.
The UN Food Systems Summit is a turning point in the world's journey to achieving the SDGs by 2030. Over the next year, the Summit aims to set a course to radically change the way we produce, process, and consume food. It will be a people's summit—, bringing us closer to realizing an equitable and healthy future. Everything and everyone must change – that means understanding the tradeoffs, but also recognizing that all can benefit. Rebuilding food systems enables us to answer the Secretary-General's call to "build back better" and to leave no one behind.
The newly launched appeals to improve healthy and sustainable food production through innovation and technology and to reduce food loss and waste. Proclaimed at the 74th session the UN General Assembly, IYFV 2021 is dedicated to raising awareness about the important role of fruits and vegetables in human nutrition, food security and health. , the lead agency for celebrating the year in collaboration with other organizations, the year with a campaign that includes a and .
Crop Certification: Going green unlocks global markets for farmers
Distilling herbs with zero waste in eastern Serbia
When COVID-19 restrictions in Kenya disrupted access to the export market, the local markets flooded with produce and a group of local farmers, who have been practicing organic farming were stuck with their crop. Such experiences are becoming more and more common – especially throughout Africa. IFAD’s works with countries and development partners throughout sub-Saharan Africa to promote a holistic approach as risk and uncertainty intensify in the agriculture sector.
Thanks to its unique geographical conditions, including soil and weather, Jamaica produces some of the world’s best ginger. has joined public and private sector bodies to protect the industry from a destructive disease.
The COVID-19 pandemic could threaten global food security, if urgent action is not taken. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched a , which aims to mitigate the immediate impacts of the pandemic while also strengthening the long-term resilience of food systems and livelihoods. In this , FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol details the plan and calls for a global coordinated response to the crisis.
Rural women, nature and development:Â An agenda to advance towards just, inclusive and, resilient societies
#WorldFoodDay called for global solidarity to help all populations, and especially the most vulnerable, to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to make food systems more resilient and robust so they can withstand increasing volatility and climate shocks, deliver affordable and su
For Idris Elba, returning to Sierra Leone late last year was about two things: reconnecting with his roots and learning about the challenges facing the country where his father was born, so that he could become a better advocate for its people. The actor, producer, and humanitarian took part in a project field visit with his wife Sabrina Dhowre Elba, the model and activist, organized by the United Nations’ International Fund for Agriculture (IFAD) and Global Citizen last December. The Elbas saw firsthand how IFAD transforms the lives of smallholder farmers while in Sierra Leone.
During these uncertain times many have rekindled an appreciation for what some take for granted and many go without: food. For this , it is important to support our food heroes - farmers and food system workers. Global solidarity is key for making food systems more resilient and robust to help all populations, especially the most vulnerable, to recover from the crisis. Let’s make delivering affordable and healthy diets for all, and decent livelihoods for food system workers, a priority. Join the on 16 October 8:00 a.m. EDT and check the to learn more.