AgrInvest-Food Systems Project: Increasing sustainable investment in the Ethiopian dairy value chain
2022
This study of the dairy value chain in the Oromia region of Ethiopia was conducted as part of the AgrInvest-Food Systems Project, a collaboration between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM) to promote private investments in African food systems that contribute to local economic, social and environmental sustainability...
Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on agrifood manufacturing small and medium enterprises in sub-Saharan Africa
2022
Recommendations for building back better
Integration of environment and nutrition in life cycle assessment of food items: opportunities and challenges
2021
This report is the outcome of a consensus-building project to agree on best practices for environmental and nutritional Life Cycle Assessment (nLCA) methodology...
Food systems transformation – Processes and pathways in the Mediterranean
2021
Building on the momentum generated by the UN Food Systems Summit, this publication provides an analytical review of selected Summit dialogues to take stock of common challenges and opportunities...
Consumer organizations and the right to adequate food -Making the connection
2021
This publication is aimed at making the connections between the important work of consumer organizations and the realization of the right to adequate food...
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Consumer organizations in action
2021
Consumers are a powerful force for change towards a sustainably developing world that leaves no one behind and respects the human rights of all...
National processes shaping food systems transformations
2021
This publication provides an insight into the direction and the process of food system transformation...
Costa Rica’s journey towards sustainable food systems
2021
The case study analyze the process of food system transformation, with the key capabilities required...
Rwanda's journey towards sustainable food systems
2021
Governments and food system actors, from civil society, private sector, research and education are called to work together to enhance sustainability, resilience and inclusiveness of food systems. Key lessons from food, agriculture and environment-related institutional mechanisms, programmes and policies in Rwanda are presented...
Ireland’s journey towards sustainable food systems
2021
This case study wants to drive inspiration from the processes that transformed Ireland’s food system to help other countries adopting practices for their own journey towards sustainable food systems...
Food Systems Summit Dialogue Recording - 28 June Global Dialogue
2021
Global Dialogue: Empowering Cities and Local Governments to improve food systems globally (28 June 2021)
The Regional Cooperation Centre for Sustainable Food Systems for the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC-CSFS)
2021
Within the FAO-Turkey Partnership Programme on Food and Agriculture (FTPP), the BSEC Regional Cooperation Centre for Sustainable Food Systems (BSEC-CSFS), based in Ankara, has been established with a clear mandate, relevant institutional framework and technical capacity to enhance the sustainability of BSEC Member States Food Systems.
Political economy analysis of the Kenyan food systems
2021
As result of a partnership with the European Centre For Development Policy Management (ECDPM) the AgrInvest-Food Systems Project has released its first Food Systems assessment for Kenya using a political economy approach.This study maps Kenya’s food systems, outlining in broad terms its social, environmental, and economic outcomes, as well as its key actors, political economy features and sustainability challenges and opportunities.
FAO Bulletin - Series: The agrifood system and the challenges of COVID-19
2020
Traditional food supply channels in a pandemic: suggestions for their modernisation
FAO Bulletin - Series: The food system and the challenges of COVID-19
2020
Globally, the food systems have suffered a series of disruptions during the Covid-19 pandemic. From momentary interruptions in the food supply, to episodes of price volatility; partial and/or temporary closure of free markets; closure of borders or ports and airports; to the reduction of family income that hinders their physical and economic access to essential food, to mention a few. Many of them could extend over time, due to the socio-economic crisis triggered by the pandemic...
Conference Recording - Green Cities to build back better for SDG
2020
FAO virtual event kicking-off a high-level dialogue to improve the wellbeing of city dwellers and strengthening urban-rural links.
COVID-19 and the role of local food production in building more resilient local food systems
2020
COVID-19 pandemic has put local food systems at risk of disruptions along the entire agri-food value chain.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.
Empowering women in food systems and strengthening the local capacities and resilience of SIDS in the agrifood sector
2020
This leaflet will present the aim of the subprogramme, which is to enhance women’s participation in and the benefits they receive from the development of selected value chains through improved access to resources and innovative and climate-resilient services, technologies and practices. This subprogramme will contribute to enhancing food security and nutrition in SIDS through the development of efficient, resilient and inclusive food systems, which are key to mitigating the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on rural settings. The tourism sector is one important area that is common to all SIDS countries and that is currently facing big challenges due to COVID-19-related restrictions. The subprogramme is addressing tourism through the analysis of the sector and assessing how women can adapt their agri-food businesses to ensure food security.
FAO COVID-19 Response and Recovery Programme - Food systems transformation
2020
Building to transform during response and recovery
Cities and local governments at the forefront in building inclusive and resilient food systems
2020
Key results from the FAO Survey “Urban Food Systems and COVID-19"