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Did you know that half of the world’s population relies on fish, seafood, and plants harvested from water for their main source of protein and micronutrients? It’s time we recognize the role of aquatic foods in our food systems. More by @pattyfong17: ow.ly/MBXy50NsoAT
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Out today: #FoodSystems account for 33% of emissions, but receive only 3% of climate finance. All countries must transform the way we produce, process and consume food. Watch the video, and read our new report 👉 bit.ly/3yGsm9F
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What are the challenges and opportunities of food systems transformation? Join @AnnaLappe and Global Alliance members in this dynamic virtual dialogue as speakers discuss shaping a more resilient and equitable food future. 📅 12 Sep 🕓 16:00 UTC ✍️RSVP: eventbrite.ca/e/a-conversati…
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Join us on for a virtual conversation with @annalappe, the new Executive Director of Global Alliance, and food systems leaders. Explore the future of food transformation and the role of the Alliance in driving change. 📅 12 Sep 🕐 16:00 UTC RSVP now: ow.ly/XIaQ50PCWG9
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Global food systems need systemic change to address biodiversity loss, climate change, and inequality. Discover how agroecology in Andhra Pradesh, India is nurturing nature and nourishing communities. Read the blog: futureoffood.org/insights/nu… @APZBNF @GistImpact
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Out today: Our research with @DalbergTweet reveals that industrial #FoodSystems use at least 15% of global fossil fuels every year❗ To prevent catastrophic climate breakdown, we need #FossilFreeFood. Watch the video, and read our new report 👇 story.futureoffood.org/power…
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Out today: Excited to announce the release of our groundbreaking report on natural farming with @GistImpact! The research measures sustainable agriculture's #TrueCosts and benefits, from increased yields to improved livelihoods. Read the report 👉 ow.ly/P5xA50PeYCN @APZBNF
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We're thrilled to welcome @annalappe as our new Executive Director. Rooted in 7️⃣ principles, the Global Alliance connects the dots between food and climate, addressing pressing challenges. Don't miss @annalappe's vision for our next chapter 👇
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Farmers practicing agroecology in Andhra Pradesh have achieved remarkable yield increases without harmful chemicals. Our latest study with @GistImpact & @APZBNF challenges the notion that chemical-intensive farming is the only way to meet growing demands: ow.ly/wShx50PfTZZ
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🚨New research shows natural farming can boost yields and cut fertilizer use in 1/2! In the wake of food and fertilizer price spikes, our new research with @GistImpact findings is timely for countries striving to secure their food supply. More: ow.ly/6w2L50PeYxv @APZBNF
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The spike in global food prices after Russia's invasion of Ukraine affected the whole world, but it was devastating for the Global South. We must diversify our food systems, tackle climate change and nature, and develop local and regional food supplies: ow.ly/Vw1g50NspS7
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👀 When you start to look, fossil fuels are everywhere in our industrial #FoodSystems. If we want to meet our climate targets, this has to change. We need #FossilFreeFood. Read our latest report with @DalbergTweet to find out more: story.futureoffood.org/power…
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How a national food policy could save millions of American lives: washingtonpost.com/opinions/…
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🐟 Aquatic foods are a source of protein and micronutrients for 3 billion people and support the livelihoods of more than 600 million worldwide. Despite their importance, aquatic foods have been overlooked by food systems actors. @pattyfong17 explores why ow.ly/SLFC50NoN6Z
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Today, @UN delegates, global leaders, and food systems advocates gather for #UNFSS2023. This Stocktake is a critical moment to demand bold commitments for #FoodSystemsTransformation. Now is the moment for bold commitments to create a resilient and inclusive future – for all.
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There is a lot of information in yesterday's annual State of the Food Security and Nutrition in the World (#SOFI) report, but we are here to help! We take a deep dive into #SOFI2023 and the opportunities to shape the #FutureofFood. /🧵
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Today, we are proud to release: The Politics of Knowledge. This new compendium demonstrates how #Agroecology, #Regenerative Approaches, and #Indigenous Foodway are pathways to sustainable #FoodSystems. Read the report: ow.ly/aJwA50GQZFj #FoodSystemsTransformation
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Breaking: We are excited to announce that Anna Lappé has been named as our new Executive Director. With a lifelong dedication to #FoodSystemsTransformation, @annalappe brings expertise and passion for justice, health, equity, and climate resilience. More ow.ly/qIe550OpQ3b
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🐟 Food systems don’t stop at the coast. Fish, seafood, and plants harvested from water are central to the lives, nutrition, and culture of billions worldwide. @pattyfong17 explores the importance aquatic foods play in creating a better future of food: ow.ly/XP1350NoNiI
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🚨Food systems are the main driver of biodiversity loss. Without transforming food systems, we will be unable to reverse biodiversity loss!🚨 #COP15 must support biodiverse food systems that work with nature, and are resilient to climate change and other shocks in the system.
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OUT NOW! We are thrilled to share our new report. The True Cost Accounting framework can support development goals, including gender equality, poverty alleviation, and better health outcomes. Discover the findings 👉 futureoffood.org/insights/tr… @GistImpact @APZBNF
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"A resilient food system is also one where a plurality of voices and evidence are heard and respected. No groups are better placed to champion localized food system solutions than the farmers and Indigenous peoples." More ahead of tomorrow #UNFSS2023: ow.ly/COhp50PgS4L
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The clock is ticking! Last week's #SOFI2023 report reminds us that we can't delay action on food security and nutrition any longer. Now is the time to prioritize health, equity, and sustainability in our food systems: ow.ly/FpOs50Pf548 #UNFSS2023
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We face a global food crisis, mounting challenges like climate change, and broken supply chains. Food systems transformation must be placed at the center of the #UNFSS2023 agenda to integrate and align across issues that are inextricably linked. ➡️ ow.ly/KX5n50PgSUZ
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The #SOFI2023 findings are clear: the world is moving backwards in its efforts to reach #ZeroHunger by 2030. In our latest blog, we take a deep dive into the #SOFI Report and showcase inspiring stories of transformative change. Read more: ow.ly/RmqF50Pf4RZ #FutureofFood
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🚨This is important: Food systems can provide at least 20% of the cut needed by 2050 to prevent climate breakdown. Transform food systems now. Please retweet! bit.ly/foodsystemsinNDCs #Food4Climate #FoodSystems
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🚜🪵🐄 Attention farmers, policymakers, and food systems advocates!🚜🪵🐄 Our new report with @GistImpact shows #TrueCostAccounting as a powerful tool for policymakers to support development goals, including poverty alleviation and gender equality. More ow.ly/4Mta50PeZsZ
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In 2012, @futureoffoodorg was founded to transform global food systems now and for future generations. Over the past 10 years, we have been working in collaboration to help shift food systems towards greater sustainability, security, and equity. More: futureoffood.org/our-work/10…
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📣 ​​We're hiring! We are seeking two consultants: a Food-Energy Nexus Consultant and a Liaison Advisor of the Philanthropic Foundations Mechanism for relations with the Committee on World Food Security (CFS). Find out more and apply today: linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…
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What barriers do civil society - especially from the Global South - face at climate COPs? 📛Badges 💰Budgets 💻Technical Process ✍️ Lack of meaningful involvement in agenda setting 🗣️ Absence of communications support We share lessons learned from COP27: ow.ly/XO1X50MFqq2
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📢We can't tackle climate change without tackling food systems📢 World leaders need to recognize this at #UNFSS2023, and create momentum in addressing climate change through #FoodSystemsTransformation. Read our research ➡️ bit.ly/3yGsm9F
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🚨Food systems are the main driver of biodiversity loss. As #COP15 commences, world leaders have a real opportunity to show leadership and—ultimately—do more to connect the dots between biodiversity loss and food systems transformation. We must transform global food systems.
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How can we achieve #ZeroHunger by 2030? It starts with meaningful action! In our latest blog, we reflect on the progress made since #UNFSS2021 and provide 5️⃣ essential pathways to ensure a better #FutureofFood at this week's #UNFSS2023. Learn more ➡️ ow.ly/qBBn50PjoTx
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Agroecology, regenerative approaches, and Indigenous foodways represent a continuous source of knowledge that can repair the relationship between people and nature. Ahead of #CFS51 and #COP28, let’s focus on the pathways to sustainable food systems: story.futureoffood.org/the-p…
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#UNFSS2021 set the stage for change, but now it's time for action. This #UNFSS2023, leaders must turn discussions into concrete action. We need to ensure participatory, rights-based approaches to governance to address the inequities in food systems: ow.ly/SAA350PgS1H
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For an overview of the new compendium, The Politics of Knowledge, discover the case studies, stories, and videos from around the world, in this multimedia interactive. Discover powerful and compelling evidence that #foodsystems transformation is happening: ow.ly/Wp5g50H3ZkY
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Transforming food systems and #ClimateAction will only happen if we bring together diverse voices to have tough conversations. In part two of our COP series, @pattyfong17 unpacks the big issues holding back diverse participation in the COP convenings 👇 ow.ly/QcHO50MKhGB
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We need to support adaptable food systems that work with nature, and are resilient to climate change & shocks in the system. #Agroecology has the power to achieve multiple biodiversity targets across the SDGs. We must transform food systems at #COP15. ow.ly/yV1U50LV3Rq
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“This conflict is yet another urgent call to action: we must transform food systems to be more resilient to shocks of this magnitude.” As leaders meet for the final day of the #WorldFoodSummit, @laurenObaker calls for urgent food systems transformation: ow.ly/aoHf50J0Xm8
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We are proud to announce that we have been selected as an official Nominator for The @EarthshotPrize. Launched today by Prince William @KensingtonRoyal, visit earthshotprize.org to find out more! #futureoffood #APlanetForUsAll
Introducing The Earthshot Prize, the most prestigious global environment prize in history. This new global prize for the environment will incentivise change and help to repair our planet over the next ten years – a critical decade for the Earth.
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🎉 This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the Global Alliance! We are proud to collaborate together with our members and partners to create healthy, equitable, renewable, resilient, inclusive, and culturally diverse food systems. ow.ly/BPHf50KxJ0i #GlobalAlliance10
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🍽️ It is important to have conversations around #FutureOfFood. In our new podcast mini-series, our members speak with their partners from around the world. Discover our favourite quotes about the future of food: ow.ly/jlwT50KAK8h @annalappe @NicolasBricas @StaceyFaella ++
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How can the #UNFSS2023 ensure a healthier, sustainable #FutureofFood? 1️⃣ Strengthen Global Governance 2️⃣ Empower Local Communities 3️⃣ Adopt #TrueCostAccounting 4️⃣ Support Climate Resilient Farming 5️⃣ Prioritize Nutrition & Wellbeing Learn more👇 ow.ly/LTJg50PjpQv #UNFSS
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Launched today! 📢Our new report #BeaconsOfHope with @FutureForAll profiles 21 inspiring initiatives from around the world building sustainable food systems. Find out more at foodsystemstransformations.o… #FoodSystemsTransformation #climatechange #agroecology #land #policy
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2022 marks the 🔟 year anniversary of the Global Alliance! We were excited to launch this new mini-series about food systems today and the #FutureofFood. 🎧 ow.ly/qKFs50KxKSA @annalappe @IKEAFoundation @WK_Kellogg_Fdn @WoodcockFdn @RockefellerFdn @MQuinnP #GlobalAlliance10
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There is a lot of information in last week's annual State of the Food Security and Nutrition in the World (#SOFI2022) report, but we are here to help! We take a deep dive into the report and the opportunities to shape the #futureoffood. /🧵
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🚨ANNOUNCED AT #COP28: We are proud to be part of 20+ philanthropic funders calling for a 10x increase in annual investments for agroecology + regenerative approaches. Discover why scaling climate-resilient food systems is so urgent with our new research: futureoffood.org/insights/ma…
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🐝 Beekeeping is a longstanding traditional activity in Mexico’s Yucatán, Campeche, and Quintana Roo states. Find out how @EduceSCdeRL is ensuring the continuation of an Indigenous Mayan practice on page 21: futureoffood.org/insights/mo…
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We're thrilled to launch our new recommendations for healthy and sustainable #foodsystems. Governments can and must do more: collaborate with all stakeholders, create financial incentives and stricter governance. Find all the details here: ow.ly/3HZZ50BR7ru @Tastingfuture
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Can food systems save the world? Oliver Oliveros, Interim Executive Director at @futureoffoodorg, reflects back over the last 10 years of the Global Alliance and what comes next for the #FutureofFood: ow.ly/KfAP50KxK5M #GlobalAlliance10
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"I am thrilled, honored, and energized to lead @futureoffoodorg into its next chapter, and to uplift the urgency of a global food system transformation" - @annalappe, our new Executive Director. Together, let's create a brighter future of food: ow.ly/IHkB50OpZSb
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NEW: Our 14-country assessment finds big opportunities for governments’ new climate plans. #FoodSystems cause nearly 1/3 of global greenhouse gas emissions. But they’re absent from most countries’ #ClimateAction plans. Learn more: bit.ly/foodsystemsinNDCs #Food4Climate
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📣 #COP15 starts today! The Global Alliance is on the ground in Montreal, asking for #FoodSystems transformation to halt biodiversity loss. See our events and panels here: futureoffood.org/insights/co… #ForNature #COP15Montreal
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“Agroecology, regenerative approaches, and Indigenous foodways are strongly linked to positive health and nutrition outcomes.” Learn more: ow.ly/BJe350MMTuf #futureoffood
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We're delighted to welcome the launch of the #NutritionManifesto @TheLancet today: ow.ly/AIwc50xzz3O Access to healthy, affordable, sustainable food is an inalienable right and we have a shared duty to protect it! #Nutrition #Malnutrition #FoodSystems
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News! We've just launched 7 Calls to Action that we believe are critical pathways to catalyze #foodsystems transformation. They tackle governance, research, fiscal #policy, private investment, #agroecology, diet, and more: bit.ly/7CallstoAction #futureoffood
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🆕 We welcome the launch of ‘#TrueCostAccounting for Food.’ Co-edited by @laurenObaker, Senior Director of Programs at @futureoffoodorg, this volume looks at how TCA is a tool to address the imbalance in #foodsystems & drive transformational change. futureoffood.org/insights/ba…
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Agroecology, regenerative approaches, & Indigenous foodways represent a continuous source of knowledge that can repair the relationship between people + nature. It’s never been more important to challenge the narratives that hold back transformation: story.futureoffood.org/the-p… #UNGA
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Together with partner TIFs, our new report showcases 6 initiatives that incorporate unique investment strategies that blend financial capital to stimulate social enterprise and achieve sustainable, equitable, and secure food systems. More: ow.ly/TOjU50Jc4La @rexraimond
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"There is sufficient food available for everyone to be well-fed. That this is not happening points not to a lack of food but to systemic failure in the way we grow, process, distribute & dispose of food," writes @RuthOpenBlue @TRF_Stories for #WorldFoodDay ow.ly/JWrT50wMzn6
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📢Excited to launch our new website today! Visit futureoffood.org to discover how we combine #systemsthinking with collaborative action so that the ways we grow, process, distribute, and consume food lead to a resilient, equitable future for people, animals and the planet!
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We must redefine the value of food systems. #COP15 is a significant opportunity to transform our food systems. But we need global leaders to act boldly and embrace measurable, transparent approaches like True Cost Accounting to move us forward. How? ➡️ ow.ly/NOa350LPUva
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Food systems can be a solution to climate change! These case studies highlight how public, private, and philanthropic sectors working together can reduce emissions, adapt to and mitigate climate change, and create positive change. More ow.ly/1eoo50PuNIQ #COP28
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📢 #FoodSystems account for at least 15% of global fossil fuel use annually. Want to learn more about the intersection of food and energy systems and their impact on the environment? Join our upcoming webinar on 14 November. Register now: futureoffood.org/insights/po…
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Farmers practicing agroecology in Andhra Pradesh have achieved remarkable yield increases without harmful chemicals. Our latest research with @GistImpact challenges the notion that chemical-intensive farming is the only way to meet growing demands. More: ow.ly/Kf5W50PoIJi
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"Policymakers flying blind in action on biodiversity loss without a full picture of food system impacts." 📢 New guidance on measuring #foodsystems impacts launched today ahead of #BiodiversitySummit: ow.ly/Oti850BE2hT #FoodSystemsTransformation #TrueCostAccounting
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How can we build healthier food systems? New report pointing to 5-levers for change: ow.ly/fWIx30fEim9 #FoodSystems4Health #CFS44
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📢 This Friday we kick-off the first in a series of events with @foodtank, @IFAD & speakers from the @FoodSystems Champions Network! Don't miss @ZGoita, Jessica Ortega Vega, @Ajayvirjakhar, @MichelleNunn & others discuss #foodsystems #governance @ 9AM ET: bit.ly/3okBLM6
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"The pandemic has confirmed that our collective relationship to the natural world must be transformed." New post @Medium from @laurenObaker and @pattyfong17 on the five things we’ve learned about #COVID19, #climatechange and food systems... bit.ly/35iMa2T
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How can agroecological approaches drive transformative change in our food systems? Join us for this #CFS51 event, where our diverse partners will delve into how boosting finance in agroecology can accelerate progress toward climate targets. Register: fao.zoom.us/meeting/register…
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"​​To this day, we’ve remained a strategic alliance, committed to pooling our resources, relationships, experiences, and expertise to stimulate collective action toward food systems transformation." - Oliver Oliveros on 10 years of @futureoffoodorg: ow.ly/OOIm50KxKeC
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The evidence is clear: agroecology has the potential to reshape global food systems for the better. Learn about the success story in Andhra Pradesh, India, and discover how agroecology can pave the way to a sustainable and equitable future: ow.ly/1JHs50PfUcv #UNGA
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The way we produce, process, package, ship, shop for, eat, and waste food is pushing the health of people, animals, and the #planet to the limits. Now is the time for #FoodSystems transformation based on equity, resilience, and health. ow.ly/SBfG50IGt6w #EarthDay
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Food Systems should provide health-new groundbreaking report from @TEEBAgriFood shows the the #health costs and benefits of food systems ow.ly/euzH30kkv4Z #SDGs4Health @SUN_Movement @HEFNorg @IPESfood @PhilSDGs @SDG2AdvocacyHub @SDGaction @RWJF @NourishLead @foodtank
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Agroecology, regenerative approaches, and Indigenous foodways represent a continuous source of knowledge that can repair the relationship between people + nature. It’s never been more important to challenge the narratives that hold back transformation: ow.ly/ei9E50Lqzqm
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🌱🍅🍏 From healthy diets and resilient production practices to the governance and economics that heavily impact the entire value chain, our Calls to Action touches on all priority aspects of food systems transformation. Let's transform our food systems: bit.ly/7CallstoAction
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"The world produces enough food to feed everyone but the narrow focus on boosting production obscures the real reasons why millions do not have enough to eat"
I interviewed @MichaelFakhri, new U.N. envoy on Right to Food, on his thoughts for a fairer, more inclusive & more equal food system post-#COVID19 (1) news.trust.org/item/20200528… #food #coronavirus #hunger #trade #FoodSystems #FoodforAll
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More than ever, a systemic narrative about food, health & the planet must be reflected in the language of global #foodsystems processes. Join the Healthy Food Systems event on June 4 w/ @EATforum @futureoffoodorg @WHO @ilo @IFMSA @ciwf & more. tiny.cc/HealthyFoodSystems #OneHealth
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The evidence is clear: agroecology has the potential to reshape global food systems for the better. Learn about the success story in Andhra Pradesh, India, and discover how agroecology can pave the way to a sustainable and equitable future: futureoffood.org/insights/nu… #COP28
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#TrueCostAccounting assesses the real and hidden impacts of our #foodsystems, from #sustainability to #genderequality and equity. This #InternationalWomensDay, we call for global leaders to embrace holistic approaches to measuring and accounting for the true value of food.
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“Urgently transitioning to renewable energy and embracing regenerative, and agroecological farming isn’t just an environmental necessity—it’s an imperative.” - @pattyfong17 shares insights from our latest research with @StutiNMishra and the @Independent👇 independent.co.uk/climate-ch…
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Nearly 90% of food purchased and served in Copenhagen's public kitchens are organic. Discover how @koebenhavner manages its public food budget to jumpstart the consumption and production of organic foods on pages 27-32: ow.ly/XKi950Jc5Q8
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This farm, learning centre, and social enterprise in Thailand trains farmers to grow a diversity of crops and cultivate self-sufficiency. This business model is led by independence, fair prices and true cost accounting, and a renewed sense of community: futureoffood.org/insights/mo…
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Are you attending #COP15 in Montréal or virtually? Join this diverse panel as they discuss evidence in support of agroecology as a fundamental basis for a global biodiversity strategy. 📅8 December, 13:15 PM Register: eventbrite.nl/e/missing-the-… #ForNature
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#COP28 concludes with promising references to the need for resilient and sustainable food systems. But, the final texts fail to recognize the imperative of transforming fossil-fuel dependent food systems to cut global emissions. Read our reflections ⬇️ bit.ly/3Rk1bKn
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“I think of the #FoodSystems that are needed to bring us all good food, no matter where we are in the world”- @RuthOpenBlue shares her answer to “What does ‘good food’ mean to you?” w/ @FoodSystems #GoodFood4All #FutureofFood #UNFSS2021.
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