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. 

Launch Webinar for the #AfricanCITYFOODmonth on Urban Food Systems

The inaugural #AfricanCITYFOODMonth campaign is organized by FAO and ICLEI - Africa with the support of RUAF, and it takes place from 1 to 31 July 2020. The initiative has been developed under the FAO Framework for the Urban Food Agenda and it highlights diverse, innovative and evolving African urban food systems. The campaign will provide a platform for insight, learning opportunities and support for local governments and food system stakeholders who are interested in shaping sustainable, nutritious and inclusive food systems. PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

How can cities maintain access to safe and nutritious food for vulnerable people during COVID-19?  In this webinar FAO, UNEP, RUAF, ICLEI and Rikolto share the experience of 3 cities: New York City (USA), Kampala (Uganda) and Quito (Ecuador).

Presentation Slides and Q&A - FAO, UNEP, RUAF, ICLEI and Rikolto share the experience of 3 cities: New York City (USA), Kampala (Uganda) and Quito (Ecuador).