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Food Systems Thinking Guide for UN Resident Coordinators and UN Country Teams

Working collectively towards food systems transformation

Year of publication 2025

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Author UN Food Systems Task Force

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Booklet

Synopsis (short abstract) The Food Systems Thinking Guide for UN Resident Coordinators and UN Country Teams is an interactive resource designed to support food systems transformation as a contribution to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It emphasizes a systems approach, fostering collaboration across diverse stakeholders – including governments, civil society, and private sectors – to address interconnected challenges like food security, environmental sustainability, and social equity. By integrating practical tools, real-world case studies and strategic insights, the guide will help UNRCs and UNCTs enhance interagency coordination, promote the development of impactful policies and identify innovative solutions. Flexible and interactive, it empowers users to adapt strategies to their unique contexts, leveraging food systems transformation as a key transition for SDG acceleration.

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UN Food Systems Task Force. 2025. Food Systems Thinking Guide for UN Resident Coordinators and UN Country Teams – Working collectively towards food systems transformation. Rome, FAO. 

https://doi.org/10.4060/cd0497en

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