Agrifood Systems

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A side event during the World Food Forum highlights the power of media for sustainable agrifood systems

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Integrating agrifood systems within the urban development agenda

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New study presents concrete opportunities to transform agrifood systems in the Mediterranean

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A range of pressures including rapid population growth, urbanization, growing wealth and consequent changes in consumption patterns, are challenging our agrifood systems’ ability to provide nutritious food, and to contribute to enhanced livelihood opportunities  in an environmentally sustainable way. Our agrifood systems are contributing to, and affected by, extreme weather events as associated with climate change, land degradation and biodiversity loss. Responding to these challenges requires a systems-based approach that addresses the range and complexities in a holistic and sustainable manner.

A sustainable agrifood system is one that delivers food security and nutrition for all in such a way that the economic, social and environmental bases to generate food security and nutrition for future generation is not compromised. This means that it is profitable throughout, ensuring economic sustainability, it has broad-based benefits for society, securing social sustainability, and that it has a positive or neutral impact on the natural resource environment, safeguarding the sustainability of the environment.

Resources

Pathways for agrifood systems transformation and regional cooperation in the Mediterranean – Executive Brief
05/11/2024

Focusing on the Mediterranean, this executive brief explores unique challenges and opportunities for transforming agrifood systems in this region, emphasizing...

Policymaking for agrifood systems transformation in Uganda
29/10/2024

This brief provides a snapshot of the policy and institutional processes aimed at accelerating the sustainable transformation of Uganda’s agrifood systems...

Events

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04/11/2024 - 08/11/2024

The World Urban Forum (WUF) is the premier global conference on sustainable urbanization...

Podcast

18/07/2023

Tune in to the FAO talks podcast with Corinna Hawkes, Director of FAO’s Division of Food Systems and Food Safety, to look at how agrifood systems play vital roles in our lives, ensuring our health and wellbeing, and make a major impact on the environment.

Videos

Seeds of wisdom: cultivating shared learning in Mediterranean agrifood systems
28/10/2024

This video delves into the transformative power of shared learning by presenting the highlights of the workshop “Agrifood Systems Learning for Change:...

Masterclass - A Systems Approach to Agrifood Systems Transformation
01/10/2024

This masterclass was developed by the Agrifood Systems and Food Safety Division (ESF) in collaboration with the World Food Forum. It aims to equip young...