Across Asia, cities are contending with wide food-related issues but lack a dedicated or coherent set of food policies...

Opportunity, innovation, and equity in low- and middle-income countries

On 14 December 2020, IPES-FOOD and Nourish Scotland were joined by cities and governments from five continents, and more than 250 people from across the world, for the virtual launch of the Glasgow food and climate declaration - less than one year before COP26.

Current context and future opportunities

FAO virtual event kicking-off a high-level dialogue to improve the wellbeing of city dwellers and strengthening urban-rural links.

COVID-19 pandemic has put local food systems at risk of disruptions along the entire agri-food value chain. Cities and local governments are currently playing a major role in limiting the spread of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 and in mitigating disruptions to their local food systems. To better understand the situation, FAO has been closely monitoring local food system status and prevailing practices during COVID-19, collecting information and insights from different cities on key challenges and specific responses through various channels.

Key results from the FAO Survey “Urban Food Systems and COVID-19"

Illustrations from the Webinar Cities and Covid-19 - Food access for vulnerable communities

Presentation shared during the 2nd #AfricanCITYFOODmonth Webinar: Food, climate and COVID-19: stories from our cities, with insights from the FAO Questionnaire: Food Systems and COVID-19 - Municipal Response to the Emergency. 

2nd Webinar for the #AfricanCITYFOODmonth - African cities share their experiences for more resilient urban food insights and FAO Food Systems Director Jamie Morrison shares insights from the FAO Questionnaire: Food Systems and COVID-19 - Municipal Response to the Emergency.