UNDP Food & Agricultural Commodity Systems

Nature must be at the centre of development. Food production, especially within intensive models, stands as a primary contributor to, and is simultaneously impacted by soil erosion. Healthy soils lay the foundations of agricultural development, healthy and nutritious food production, and essential ecosystem services, which are crucial to our basic survival as well as to the sustainability of our planet. On this year theme "Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage," let’s highlight the importance of accurate soil data and information in understanding soil characteristics, so we can make informed decision on sustainable soil management for food security. ➡️ Learn more about our Nature-based solutions on UNDP FACS 2030 Strategy: https://lnkd.in/d8dDQ5rN

🌍 Connect and Grow: Sharing Experiences, Inspiring Action On October 28-31, with support from the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), UNDP Green Commodities Programme (GCP) hosted a transformative, global learning event in Panama City. Representatives from Malaysia, Ghana, Brazil, and Peru gathered for four days of dynamic discussions, workshops, and collaboration. Together, they explored the role of power dynamics and facilitation in driving effective multi-stakeholder initiatives to enhance sustainable agricultural commodity production. "Connecting, is what matters to people (…) Thanks to the Green Commodities Programme, we have been looking at issues in Peru the country didn't tackle in the past," said Lady Cotrina, PNUD Perú Project Lead. Read our news story and join us transforming food systems for a sustainable future! https://lnkd.in/dr3Fajqk

🌍 1 Day to go to our side event at #COP16Riyadh! Join us tomorrow, December 5th, at our event "UNDP Nature Pledge and the Nature for Development Action Kit" of the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) to raise global ambition and accelerate action. We’ll delve into why we need to put #Nature at the heart of development for food security & beyond, exploring UNDP’s commitment to provide accelerated and upscaled support to over 140 countries to reach the #SDGs. UNDP delegates will present the new action kits focusing on the role of Nature for food security, water security, climate action, gender, and peace. Don’t miss the session! If you’re in Riyadh, register here for the Blue Zone events: https://lnkd.in/e4YWrSqz #OurLandOurFuture

☕ How can landscape level approaches address coffee sustainability? Join us for a 90-minute exploration of transformative strategies and discuss the future of coffee sustainability. Co-led by Conservation International’s Sustainable Coffee Challenge, this session will provide insights on recent global coffee trends, highlighting opportunities and challenges. Resilient coffee landscapes are vital for both livelihoods and ecosystems, yet they face increasing threats from unsustainable social and environmental practices. By focusing on successful landscape initiatives and case studies from FOLUR coffee focused projects, this event will highlight critical pathways for the coffee industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to reimagine coffee sustainability and work jointly towards a thriving future. 📅 When: December 10, 2024 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM EST 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/e_8mKCHX 💬 Spanish interpretation will be available.

Why do we need "Deep Collaboration" for resilient Food Systems? With the 2030 SDG deadline approaching, it’s clear that no single actor can transform food systems alone. Governments, civil society and the private sector must collaborate to turn the tide. The Pact for the Future arisen from the 2024 United Nations Summit of the Future highlights collaboration as essential, especially for the shift towards regenerative agriculture. Yet, the skills to collaborate effectively are often missing in a world that prioritises competition. UNDP is bridging this gap with "Deep Collaboration", a transformative approach that equips stakeholders with the tools and mindset to drive the systemic changes our food systems urgently need by placing focus, attention, time and resources into building meaningful connections in the process of shifting systems. It’s time to move beyond silos. Together, we can reshape food systems for a sustainable and equitable future. Learn more in the new UNDP explainer: https://lnkd.in/dQKU6D3N

#COP16Riyadh STARTS TODAY! Land degradation affects us all. Restoring land will help tackle climate change and nature loss, improve food security, create robust economies, and improve people’s health and well-being. "Climate instability, biodiversity loss, & land degradation are interconnected crises requiring interconnected solutions. A stable natural environment reinforces a stable climate and vice versa; healthy land underlies a sustainable future," says Midori Paxton, UNDP Nature Hub Director. We all depend on land for our survival.   COP16 represents a unique opportunity to raise global ambition and accelerate action for #OurLandOurFuture. If you are part of the event in Riyadh join us in the Blue zone on December 5th for an engaging side event on interministerial coordination. Alongside a high-level set of speakers, we’ll share insights on the Multi-Stakeholder Guide developed in collaboration with FAO and UN Environment Programme: https://lnkd.in/e4YWrSqz #UNCCDCOP16 #OurLandOurFuture

⏰ The time to transform #FoodSystems is now "Food systems are broken" —this challenging fact, highlighted by the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, demands immediate action if we hope to achieve the SDGs by 2030. Benefiting from decades of experience, UNDP has convened a group of experts in climate, nature, resilience, governance, sustainable finance and crisis programmes to search for integrated solutions. UNDP’S new White Paper “Supporting Food Systems Transformation Towards Sustainability and Resilience” highlights the urgent need to build resilience within our food systems for people and the planet, today. 📘 Download the White Paper today and join the movement towards food systems resilience. Available in English and Spanish! https://lnkd.in/dgTbRbWq #FoodSystemsTransformation

2 days to go until #COP16Riyadh! Land degradation affects us all. Restoring land will help tackle climate change and nature loss, improve food security, create robust economies, and improve people’s health & well-being. With less than a week before the sixteenth session of the COP of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, we know that restoring land will help tackle climate change and nature loss, improve food security, create robust economies, and improve people’s health and well-being. COP16 Riyadh is an opportunity to raise global ambition and accelerate action for #OurLandOurFuture. Join us on December 5th for an engaging side event on interministerial coordination: Christian Derlagen, UNDP Senior Advisor for Food Systems, will share insights on theMulti-Stakeholder Guide developed in collaboration with FAO and UN Environment Programme. If you are attending COP 16 in Riyahd, join us in the blue zone https://lnkd.in/e4YWrSqz #COP16Riyadh #OurLandOurFuture

🌱 Are you a project practitioner, sector specialist, or local leader aiming to make an impact in food and agriculture? This is your opportunity to join the Food & Agricultural Commodity Systems (FACS) Community. Powered by UNDP, this strong network brings together nearly 800 global changemakers from over 30 countries, supporting innovative international progammes in the field of food systems transformation. The FACS Community goes beyond being just a learning hub. It's a collaborative digital space where members gain access to project management tools, technical resources, South-South knowledge sharing, and events tailored to meet real-world needs. Excited to help shape the future of food systems? Join our community and become part of a movement that’s reimagining sustainable food for tomorrow! ➡️ www.facs.community  https://lnkd.in/dRZe5g2Z

Sustainability in Action! 🌽 In the small village of Lubuk Keranji Timur, change is happening. Farmers are transforming their traditional farming methods to more sustainable agricultural practices thanks to the Siak Pelalawan Landscape Program (SPLP). The initiative, funded by SPLP companies coalition. From composting organic waste to cultivating sweet corn, the Siak Pelalawan Landscape Programme (SPLP) introduces sustainable agricultural practices and provides essential assistance to improve the villagers' livelihoods. The project is one of the four landscape programmes supported by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and UNDP through the Sustainable Landscape Programme in Indonesia (SLPI) to protect natural ecosystems at scale, improve agricultural production and boost the livelihoods of the local communities. Read more about this inspiring story of change and resilience: https://lnkd.in/dr2uGRif #SustainablePalmOil #Indonesia SECO Economic Cooperation and Development