Transform food systems to reach SDG2, say experts ahead of HLPF
Transforming our food systems so that they are more sustainable, inclusive and resilient to climate change is key to producing safe and nutritious food for people to thrive, agreed participants at the Expert Group Meeting (EGM) on Progress in Achieving SDG2, in preparation for the High Level Political Forum (HLPF) in July 2017.
Over 100 experts form 40 countries, representing Member States, farmer organizations, cooperatives, civil society, NGOs, private sector, academia, CGIAR System, UN System and other international organizations met in New York on 12-13 June for an in-depth, two-day conversation co-organized by UNDESA, FAO, and WFP.
Ten key messages of the EGM were jointly presented by FAO, IFAD and WFP at a briefing to Member States on 14 June.
The EGM highlighted the importance of country-specific responses addressing the root causes of hunger, the importance of diversity, strengthening legal frameworks, promoting a rights-based approach, inclusive governance and involving rural communities.
Emphasis was placed on recognizing the role played by the rural poor, including in many cases subsistence and family farmers and indigenous populations that make up nearly 80 percent of the extreme poor in the world, who are not only beneficiaries of different kinds of support but also agents of change.
The meeting’s conclusions will be summarized in an outcome document that will inform the 2017 HLPF on progress in implementing SDG 2, including key political messages and policy guidance for countries on what is needed to accelerate the implementation of SDG 2 and achieve its targets.
In 2017, the HLPF will take place from 10 to 19 July at UN Headquarters in New York under the theme of “Eradicating poverty and promoting prosperity in a changing world”, and will provide an opportunity to review in depth progress in terms of implementing SDG 1 on ending poverty; SDG 2 on ending hunger, achieving food security and improving nutrition; SDG 3 on ensuring healthy lives and wellbeing; SDG 5 on achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls; SDG 9 on building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization and fostering innovation; SDG 14 on conservation and sustainable use of the oceans, seas and marine resources; and SDG 17 on revitalizing the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development that will be considered every year. The HLPF will also feature the presentation of 44 voluntary national reviews.
Inputs to the 2017 High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
- Background note for the 2017 HLFP Thematic Review of SDG 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture
- FAO Technical Committees and Regional Conferences
- Committee on World Food Security
Additional inputs for the Expert Group Meeting
- Realizing SDG 2 and Sustainable Development - Background Information
- A note on Critical and Emerging Issues for food security and nutrition which has been published in April 2017 by the High Level Panel of Experts of the Committee on world Food Security (CFS)
- A contribution from the High Level Panel of Experts for the CFS in order to inform the works of the High Level Political Forum of the United Nations
- How co-operative enterprises achieve SDG 2
Briefing on the outcomes of Expert Group Meetings on SDG 1 and SDG 2 in preparation for the 2017 HLPF
- 10 preliminary messages from the EGM on SDG2 Remarks presented by FAO, IFAD and WFP
- Short Inputs by the CSO experts attending the meeting for the HLPF Ministerial Declaration
- International Agri-Food Network - Key Considerations for SDG 2
- Remarks by Stineke Oenema, Coordinator, UN System Standing Committee on Nutrition
Reference materials for the Expert Group Meeting
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