Policy documents
Guidance on strengthening national science–policy interfaces for agrifood systems
In line with its Science and Innovation Strategy, FAO has developed this guidance on strengthening science–policy interfaces (SPIs) for agrifood systems at the national level, helping to ensure that effective policy decisions are made based upon sufficient, relevant, and credible science and...
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The State of Food and Agriculture 2024: Value-driven transformation of agrifood systems
Uncovering the true cost of food is the first step in making agrifood systems more inclusive, resilient and sustainable. As The State of Food and Agriculture 2023 revealed, agrifood systems activities generate significant benefits for society, but also have negative impacts on economic, social and...
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CFS voluntary guidelines on gender equality and women's and girls' empowerment in the context of food security and nutrition
Currently, the global food system produces enough food to feed every person on the planet. However, due to a range of challenges, an increasing number of people in both rural and urban areas are failing to realize their right to adequate food as a component of the right to an adequate standard of...
Summaries of consultations
Technical Roadmap on Agriculture, Biodiversity and Food Security: from Commitments to Actions
The Technical Roadmap offers concrete recommendations that can be integrated into the strategies and actions of your respective organizations. These recommendations aim to strengthen our collective advocacy for shared actions to promote sustainable agriculture, preserve biodiversity, and ensure food...
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Analysis of stakeholder submissions towards the development of a Voluntary Code of Conduct on the Sustainable Use and Management of Plastics in Agriculture
To inform the development of a Voluntary Code of Conduct on the Sustainable Use and Management of Plastics in Agriculture (VCoC), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 2023 engaged interested stakeholders through the Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition (FSN Forum)...
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Preserving, strengthening and promoting Indigenous Peoples’ food and knowledge systems and traditional practices for sustainable food systems - HLPE-FSN consultation on the scope of the report
To respond to the CFS request, the HLPE-FSN will develop the report “Preserving, strengthening and promoting Indigenous Peoples’ food and knowledge systems and traditional practices for sustainable food systems” which will will provide recommendations to the CFS workstream. The results of this consultation will be used by the HLPE-FSN to elaborate the report to be presented at the 54th plenary session of the CFS in October 2026.
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Guidance on strengthening national science-policy interfaces for agrifood systems – Draft report
This e-consultation is organized by the FAO Chief Scientist Office. Aligned with the Science and Innovation Strategy, the FAO Chief Scientist Office has developed guidance for strengthening science-policy interfaces (SPIs) for agrifood systems at the national level. This document is meant to provide guidance to the individuals who produce and use evidence as well as the intermediaries who broker evidence in Member States and in partner organizations. It is targeted to SPIs that are focused on the transformation of agrifood systems (or some particular component of them) to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs, with a focus on the needs of low- and middle-income countries. The contributions and the results of this consultation will be used by the Chief Scientist Office to further elaborate and refine the draft guidance.
Reports and briefs
Developing sustainable food value chains - Practical guidance for systems-based analysis and design
SFVC methodological brief: This brief outlines a rigorous and standardized approach for value chain analysis and design, taking a systems perspective to analyse and influence the behaviour and performance of value chain actors influenced by a complex environment. The brief also covers the design of...
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