Opportunity, innovation, and equity in low- and middle-income countries

On 14 December 2020, IPES-FOOD and Nourish Scotland were joined by cities and governments from five continents, and more than 250 people from across the world, for the virtual launch of the Glasgow food and climate declaration - less than one year before COP26.

Current context and future opportunities

The Committee on Agriculture (COAG) is the main technical Governing Body of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) providing overall policy and regulatory guidance on issues relating to agriculture, livestock, food safety, nutrition, rural development and natural resource management. COAG plays a key role in guiding FAO and provides strategic advice on the challenges FAO has faced in assisting its Members to achieve the 2030 Agenda. The 26th Session of COAG reviewed several matters requiring the attention of the FAO Conference and Council and its Members. This report provides an update on the implementation of the...

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.