Food Systems for the Future

🔖Today, the Trade and Investment House in the Blue Zone of COP29 hosted a significant event titled "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 (𝐒𝐒𝐄): 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧" Organized by UNCTAD and for the UN Inter-Agency Taskforce on SSE, the event convened prominent experts, policymakers, and practitioners to explore SSE’s vital role in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and tackling the climate crisis. ♻The session highlighted the transformative potential of the SSE movement, showcasing how cooperatives, social enterprises, and BioTrade initiatives are advancing climate action, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and fair trade practices. Attendees gained valuable insights into how SSE is creating pathways for a sustainable and inclusive future. 🔶Education HUB expert, Nurana Mammadova shared Education HUB activities last 8 years and its perspectives on the impact of SSE in driving a just green transition and its alignment with global sustainability goals. She highlighted specially importance of establishment Impact funda in Azerbaijan to support his ecosystem. Speakers from ILO, ADB, UNSTAD and others emphasized the importance of the UN resolution recognizing SSE’s critical role in achieving the SDGs, underlining its global significance. 🎯The discussions at this event reaffirm the importance of SSE in achieving a just green transition. As COP29 continues, the commitment to promoting sustainable practices and fostering equitable growth remains at the forefront of global action. #COP29Azerbaijan #Sustainability #SocialEconomy #GreenTransition #SDGs #ImpactAzerbaijan UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) UN Inter-Agency Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE)

📝 As we move from CBD COP16 (Cali) into UNFCCC COP29 (Baku) and UNCCD COP16 (Riyadh), it’s more urgent than ever to accelerate action on food systems. We must work together to deliver better outcomes for people, nature and climate. To keep up the momentum, we are calling on the food systems community to endorse the Food Systems Call to Action. Our key asks are clear and urgent: ✅ Scale and re-orientate all sources of finance to incentivize and fund resilient, sustainable, and equitable food systems ✅Strengthen and implement existing global goals and action plans, strategies, and policies at all levels, and accountability frameworks ✅Support farmers, Indigenous Peoples and local communities and meaningfully include them in policy-making and decision-making processes Hundreds of leaders have already signed, supporting a shared vision and priority actions and principles for urgent action. Sign the Call to Action by sharing details about your entity and submitting a Statement of Action—either now or within 6 months of endorsement. Sign the Food Systems Call to Action: https://lnkd.in/eAMVj-3c Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g8A3ucmk Let’s take action together for people, nature, and climate! #ActionOnFood #GoodFoodForAll #HighLevelChampions Ambition Loop Just Rural Transition High-Level Climate Champions

🔎 Take a look at this post from our partners about our recent joint publication: "Five Actions to Spur Catalytic Change in the Agrifood System the role of improved measurement systems in climate-smart agriculture" Access it here: https://lnkd.in/gBT3fUqd

Achieving positive #bioeconomy impact across today’s political, economic, and ecological landscape requires food systems transformation. 🔽Ertharin Cousin, CEO & Managing Director, Food Systems for the Future speaking at #GBS2024 World Food Programme | ICIPE - International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology #GBSinAfrica gbs2024.org

🔎 During the breakout session co-hosted by Food Systems for the Future (FSF) and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) at the World Food Prize Foundation 2024 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogues, moderator Ertharin Cousin fostered a collaborative dialogue with Britt Groosman, Shirley Tarawali, Paul Newnham & Carlos M. Saviani on transitioning to lower methane food systems. Recognizing livestock as a leading driver of methane emissions while also a vital source of livelihoods and nutrition globally, panelists share their thoughts on pathways forward that deliver a better food system for People and Planet. Key insights included: ✅ We need to do more with less - including by driving efficiencies in livestock production and reducing meat waste in how we prepare and consume food. ✅Common ground exists across the ruminant meat and complementary protein value chains, including challenges in driving consumer demand and willingness to pay for more sustainable alternatives. ✅Bundling mitigation and animal health technologies can help achieve significant reductions in methane emissions, while also providing adaptation benefits. ✅The narrative must shift away from plant vs. animal source ‘protein’ to a narrative that centers around healthy, diverse diets and leans into and celebrates culture, heritage, and identity. How do we reimagine the role of meat in a meal to being complementary instead of the centerpiece? Overall, the session called for AMBITION, URGENCY, and IMAGINATION in driving collective action that will reduce methane emissions while ensuring nutrition security and sustainable livelihoods for all.

📢 Happening Tomorrow! Don’t miss your chance to join us for FSF and Environmental Defense Fund’s World Food Prize Foundation 2024 Breakout Session! We’ll be discussing “Methane Mitigation as a Part of the Triple Win,” focusing on barriers and opportunities for private sector action in sustainable food systems. ⏰ Last chance to register—secure your spot now! https://lnkd.in/ghPJ2Cih

📹 Hear directly from Secretary Tom Vilsack on the impact of our White Paper! Gain insights on how USDA and FSF’s & Boston Consulting Group (BCG)'s findings can drive transformative change in the agrifood system. Watch as Secretary Thomas Vilsack highlights the importance of enhanced MMRV systems in creating a sustainable future for farmers and investors alike. #AgrifoodSystems #SustainableAgriculture #MMRV #ClimateFinance #PublicPrivatePartnerships #FSF #BCG

🔔 New White Paper Launch Food Systems for the Future (FSF) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) are thrilled to announce the release of our White Paper, which highlights the critical need to catalyze investment in the agrifood system transition through enhanced measurement, monitoring, reporting, and verification (MMRV) systems. 💡 About the White Paper This White Paper tackles real-world challenges and presents practical solutions to spur catalytic change, unlock private capital, and leverage the power of public-private partnerships for transformative actions. Our findings demonstrate that effective MMRV systems are essential for overcoming key obstacles within carbon markets and driving agricultural transformation, as they provide the transparency, accountability, and reliability that investors need to evaluate the environmental impacts of regenerative farming practices. “We hope the recommendations within this White Paper will not only guide policy, technology, and financial innovation but also inspire a movement toward a more sustainable and equitable future for all.” – Ambassador Ertharin Cousin, FSF CEO & Founder Dive into the full White Paper and join us in fostering a resilient and sustainable agrifood system for future generations. 👉 Download the full report here or access it at the link below https://lnkd.in/gBT3fUqd We invite you to explore these findings and share your thoughts! #AgrifoodSystems #SustainableAgriculture #MMRV #ClimateFinance #PublicPrivatePartnerships #FSF #BCG

📣 Reminder: FSF and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) are hosting a side event at the World Food Prize Foundation 2024 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue! 📅 October 30th | 🕡 6:30 AM 📍 Des Moines, Iowa, Event Center, Room 304 Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the impact of a standardized MMRV system on sustainable agriculture and hear from leaders about mobilizing capital for climate-resilient food systems. With remarks from Hon. Thomas Vilsack, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture at United States and Special Envoy for Global Food Security Dr. Cary Fowler 📢 RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gDa5Ysfw For more info, please contact: cedric@fsfinstitute.net #SustainableAgriculture #MMRV #ClimateResilience #WorldFoodPrize2024

Thrilled to be part of the 2024 Borlaug Dialogue breakout sessions! 🌍 Register today and join us in exploring sustainable food systems and the private sector's role in creating change. Let's make a difference together! Register here: https://bit.ly/2vWAUbQ #FoodPrize24