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DocumentEngaging cities in sustainable and inclusive agrifood systems transformation in the Near East and North Africa region - AGENDA
8-9 November 2023
2023Also available in:
No results found.In recognition of the importance of food secure and resilient cities, many local governments across the world are prioritizing food systems in their policies and plans. Their actions usually aim at addressing broader sets of challenges such as malnutrition, environmental challenges and resilience to shocks and extreme events. However, despite the progress, the role of local and regional governments in promoting urban food systems transformation has not been sufficiently recognized at national and global levels. In most cases, particularly in developing countries, local and sub-national governments lack financial and technical capacity to advance sustainable transformation of agrifood systems at scale. To support municipalities in putting cities in the driving seat for sustainable agrifood systems, there is a growing number of urban food systems networks and initiatives at global, regional and national levels. -
ProjectVirtual roundtable on Loss and Damage in Rural Livelihoods and Agrifood Systems in the NENA region 2024
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No results found.Loss and damage (L&D) refers to persistent adverse effects from climate change that occur despite mitigation and adaptation efforts. Ongoing L&D within agrifood systems poses significant threats to rural livelihoods and sustainable development, as highlighted in the latest FAO report on the impact of disasters on agriculture and food security.1 At the same time, agrifood systems both contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and provide various solutions for adaptation and mitigation, adding a layer of complexity to the relationship between agrifood systems and L&D. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetIntegrating food safety and nutrition in agri-food systems
Near East and North Africa regional network on nutrition-sensitive agri-food systems - Technical Brief
2021Also available in:
No results found.Food safety and nutrition are inextricably linked, yet the importance of food safety in this relation is often overlooked. Improving food safety regulations and their implementation is essential to safeguard the health and good nutritional outcomes of the population. It is crucial to ensure that adequate food safety policy, food safety regulations, investments and implementing institutions are in place as improvements in nutrition cannot be achieved without food safety. There can be no healthy diets without food safety. The nutritious foods that contribute to healthy diets, such as fruits and vegetables, nuts, legumes, meat, dairy products, and fish are the most susceptible to food safety hazards. According to WHO, nearly one in ten people fall ill every year from eating unsafe food, with 420 000 dying as result and low-income countries being the most affected. Similarly, guidelines and regulations for good practices across food value chains should be promoted by official controls and extension services to ensure safe production, processing, storage, transportation and retailing of food products that are safe and of high nutritional quality. While the essence of food safety regulations is to protect consumer's health and promote fair trade practices, market access and income generation, other legitimate factors should also be taken into consideration, such as attitudes and adoption of good practices by food business operators and consumers acceptance. Furthermore, other goals include environmental sustainability, healthy soils, and clean water are important for sustainable production and consumption.
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