UN Food Systems Coordination Hub

Our December newsletter is out! 📬 🎉 Year-end message and 2024 in review 🌍 Convergence Initiative workshop in Türkiye 🔬 Science-Policy-Society Interfaces in Chad, Viet Nam & The Gambia 👥 Youth leadership in action 🖥️ New and improved Hub website 🤝 Coalition updates on food systems transformation Read & subscribe: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d3wCcKgs

🌍 We’re proud to launch the Science-Policy-Society Interface (SPSI) in Banjul, The Gambia through our #YLPfoodsystems Youth Leadership Programme – driving inclusive, science-based solutions for sustainable #FoodSystems. 🤝 In partnership with FAO Gambia and with the generous support of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the initiative brought together youth, policymakers, and researchers to spark transformative action. 🔑 Key highlights: ✔️ Strengthening collaboration between science, policy, and local knowledge. ✔️ Co-designing practical solutions for national food systems. ✔️ Empowering youth to lead alongside government and development partners. 🎙️ Hon. Baboucarr Bouy, Minister of Public Service, Administrative Reforms, Policy Coordination and Delivery, welcomed participants on behalf of the Honourable Minister of Agriculture, reaffirming national commitment to food systems change. UN Resident Coordinator Karl Frederick P., FAO Representative Moshibudi Rampedi and the Hub's Dr. Nicole de Paula also voiced strong support. 👏 A major milestone – YLP alumnus Musa Juwara will lead a national task force to drive workshop outcomes forward in preparation for the #UNFSS2025 Stocktaking Moment. 📰 The workshop made national headlines! 🎥 Watch the GRTS news coverage (16:40 – 21:08): https://lnkd.in/dkkzriXK #FoodSystems #TheGambia #YouthLeadership #GlobalGoals

As 2024 draws to a close, we at the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub are proud to reflect on the progress and partnerships that have driven #FoodSystems transformation this year. From launching the 🌱 Convergence Initiative to scaling 📈 food systems financing and empowering 🌍 countries and youth leaders globally, this year’s achievements were made possible through the collaboration of dedicated National Convenors, governments, stakeholders, and partners worldwide. 👉 Read our 2024 holiday message: https://lnkd.in/diPprJti Wishing you a restful holiday season and a year of continued impact! 

In partnership with FAO Peru, we gathered youth in Lima, Peru, to explore topics like food security 🍽️, nutrition 🥗, and the role of young leaders in shaping policies 🗣️.   With voices from the Amazon, highlands, and coast 🌎, participants discussed sustainable agriculture 🌱 and shared innovative ideas for more inclusive and resilient #FoodSystems. The dialogue created a space for young people to exchange experiences, challenges, and solutions, offering insights into their communities' realities.   🤝 Special thanks to Maryorie Lupaca Mollocondo, an alumna of our #YLPfoodsystems Youth Leadership Programme, for facilitating an interactive session to capture these valuable perspectives.   #YouthLeadership #FoodSecurity #Collaboration #GlobalGoals  

National Convenors joined us for a Global Touchpoint to reflect on the progress made in 2024 and initiate discussions for the #UNFSS2025 Stocktaking Moment. 💡 Discussions covered updates on Hub flagship initiatives, including the Convergence Initiative, #YLPfoodsystems Youth Leadership Programme, 3FS tool, and UN Joint #SDG Fund Food Systems Window, alongside ongoing support for operationalizing national pathways. 🤝 Convenors shared valuable insights, highlighting the importance of collaboration, inclusive partnerships, and actionable outcomes to drive sustainable #FoodSystems transformation. 🔗 Read the summary report: https://lnkd.in/dqR7YfUG

👋 Meet Sizophila Asanda Mqadi! A graduate of the Hub’s #YLPfoodsystems Youth Leadership Programme – supported by Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) –  Sizophila Asanda is transforming urban #FoodSystems in South Africa 🌍 Inspired by a YLP workshop on oyster mushroom production, she’s empowering urban farmers & local stakeholders with practical skills to grow their own oyster mushrooms 🍄 Her trainings tackle supply challenges, boost local food production, and create economic opportunities – proving that farming isn’t just for rural areas! 🌱🏙️ 💬 "Even in small urban spaces, people can grow sustainable, nutritious food while improving their livelihoods," she says. One local school is already thriving with its oyster mushroom project, and momentum is growing! 👏💡 📖  Read her story: https://lnkd.in/dvXnP_iV #UrbanFarming 🌱 #YouthLeadership 💡 #CommunityImpact 💪

We’re thrilled to work in Viet Nam on strengthening Science-Policy-Society Interface (SPSI) as part of our #YLPfoodsystems Youth Leadership Programme – generously supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). 🌱 Held during the "Enhancing Organic Agriculture and Agroecological Transition in Viet Nam" workshop – led by FAO Viet Nam and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) – the SPSI session focused on bringing science, policy, and society closer together to create practical, holistic #FoodSystems solutions. 💡 Workshop highlights: 🤝 Connecting policymakers, researchers, youth and practitioners to drive meaningful change. 🔍 Mapping opportunities and synergies in Viet Nam’s SPSI ecosystem. ✔️ Crafting an action plan to build more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable food systems across the country. #YouthLeadership #VietNam #Sustainability #Innovation #Partnerships

We’re proud to launch the Science-Policy-Society Interface (SPSI) in N'Djamena, Chad, as part of our #YLPfoodsystems Youth Leadership Programme. Organized together with FAO Chad, and the Présidence de la République du Tchad, this milestone initiative - generously supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) - brings together youth, researchers, and policymakers to co-create science-based solutions for sustainable #FoodSystems. 💡 Highlights: ✔️ Tackling key challenges through science-policy collaboration. ✔️Creating an action plan for innovative, context-driven solutions. ✔️ Empowering young leaders to drive change alongside policymakers. This launch is a crucial step towards implementing Chad’s National Roadmap on Food Systems (FRNSA) and sets the stage for impactful contributions at the UN Food Systems Summit +4 in 2025. #YouthLeadership #Chad #Sustainability #Innovation #SDGs #SystemsThinking #UNFSS2025

At #COP29, we unveiled the first implementation results of the Convergence Initiative — aligning 🌾 #FoodSystems transformation with 🌡️ #ClimateAction. Together, we explored: 🔹 Fostering collaboration across sectors and stakeholders 🔹 Innovative solutions from countries and experts 🔹 Real-world examples from pilot countries like Kazakhstan, Brazil and Indonesia The events highlighted that convergence is not just important — it’s essential to achieving the #SDGs and #ParisAgreement goals. ✅ What’s next?  📍 Ethiopia, Jordan, and Türkiye will pilot the initiative next. 🗺️ Plans are underway to expand to 20 countries by COP30. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d_DieiTn

Chad recently hosted a strategic reflection workshop to review 3 years of progress on its national food systems pathway (FRNSA). Despite rich natural resources, challenges like food insecurity and economic struggles persist. This workshop focused on: 🔍 Assessing progress 📈 Setting investment priorities ✅ Planning actions to boost food security, jobs, and empower women and youth 👩🌾👨🌾 Discussions highlighted the potential of transforming agro-sylvo-pastoral and fisheries sectors into engines of 🍽️ nutrition, 💼 income, and 🌱 resilience - unlocking opportunities for growth and stability. 🤝 Supported by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub, and FAO. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dFs3SWCf