High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition (HLPE-FSN)

The High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition (HLPE-FSN) launched its report “Strengthening urban and peri-urban food systems to achieve food security and nutrition, in the context of urbanization and rural transformation”. Missed the launch? No worries! All the information about the report and its launch is now available online. Access the PPT, the recording, the short presentation video ▶ ⤵ and some key concepts here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d5SKu5sE This groundbreaking report challenges prevailing narratives and provides an in-depth analysis of the unique challenges and opportunities in these areas. It shows how U-PU areas profoundly impact food systems, influencing production, distribution and consumption patterns worldwide. With action-oriented policy recommendations, this report is an essential tool for policymakers, researchers and stakeholders dedicated to ensuring food security and nutrition in the context of rapid urbanization. Dive into the latest insights on urban and peri-urban food systems! 

📌A broader understanding of food security, including the six dimensions, has huge policy implications. ➡️Agency requires stronger legal frameworks & collective action to tackle power imbalances and ensure marginalized voices are heard. Read more in Paola Termine's blog⤵️ https://lnkd.in/dgrDP4k8

University of Vermont College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Professor Colin Anderson has joined the United Nations’ Committee On World Food Security's High Level Panel of Experts! He is one of only two U.S. scientists invited to serve on the panel, which is the UN body responsible for providing independent, evidence-based scientific analysis to inform global food security and nutrition policy. #FoodSecurity #UnitedNations Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eed-e-AV

During these special days, the HLPE-FSN wishes for a world where peace prevails, emergencies are addressed and efforts are united to build a sustainable future that ensures food security and nutrition for everyone, everywhere. In the spirit of these aspirations, we invite you to explore the HLPE-FSN Issues paper on "Conflict-induced acute food crises: potential policy responses in light of current emergencies". This resource provides practical policy recommendations to eliminate man-made causes of hunger and malnutrition, offering actionable pathways toward a world free from food insecurity. 📄 Access the paper here in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish: https://lnkd.in/dfiKvSPS Together, let us work towards a future of resilience, equity and well-being for all. Warm wishes, The HLPE-FSN Team

🙏 The CFS extends heartfelt wishes for a prosperous 2025 and expresses gratitude to all members and stakeholders for making 2024 a truly remarkable year. While the global community continues to face major challenges like #climatechange, ongoing conflicts and #hunger, the CFS community kept working in good spirit through its effective multilateral and multistakeholder approach, culminating in the 52nd plenary sessions. The CFS looks forward to continuing working with all its stakeholders and deliver high-quality, science-based and multilaterally-agreed policy products that support the global efforts towards food security and nutrition for everyone everywhere. ✨ 🎆 Happy 2025!🎆 ✨

#DYK that agency is a key part of food security? Agency can be defined as the rights and capabilities of people to feed themselves with dignity and to engage with and shape their food systems. Agency empowers individuals and groups to make decisions about the food they eat, produce, and distribute. Agency is also the ability to effectively engage in decision-making processes and governance at local, national and global levels. It is our right to decide what we eat, how it is produced, and to engage in policy processes. 🔎Read more in the statement by Akiko Suwa-Eisenmann, HLPE-FSN Chairperson at #CFS52⤵️ Committee on World Food Security

At the 15th General Assembly & Scientific Conference of the African Academy of Sciences, I made a presentation on "Gender and intersexuality considerations in science leadership". I noted that we have made some progress within the academia and other spheres, however, too many glass ceilings remain unbroken. Throughout the ages, the sharing of power, wealth, influence, employment, among others, between men and women has never been close to equality. I submitted that the attributes required to lead effectively has no correlation with gender or sexuality and concluded that diversity and inclusivity is a work in progress which must be approached with intentionality. I especially celebrate the African Academy of Sciences for doing me the honour of electing me Fellow in 2012. I thank Prof Okonofua, Secretary General of AAS and immediate past E-in-C of Proceedings of the Nigerian Academy of Science for the honour of the invite. #AASGA2024 #AASGeneralAssembly

✨Wishing you joy and meaningful connections this festive season. Let’s continue advancing science and policy for food security and nutrition together in the coming year.✨

✨👏Software tools for calculating the Cost of a Healthy Diet

Folks, this is an important initiative - cybersecurity in agri-food will affect the future of our food system so thanks to Janos Botschner, PhD (He/Him) for leading and do consider participating.