Watermelons being offloaded from boats in the port of Sadar Ghat in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2008. Food demand is shaped by food environments, such as the physical, economic, political and socio-cultural context in which consumers engage with the food system to make their decisions about acquiring, preparing and consuming food.
©FAO/Giulio Napolitano
The High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition (HLPE-FSN) is pleased to announce the launch of its report “Strengthening urban and peri-urban food systems to achieve food security and nutrition, in the context of urbanization and rural transformation” on Tuesday 2 July 2024, at FAO headquarters (Green room), in Rome, Italy, at 14.00 CEST, in hybrid modality.
In an era in which almost 80 percent of the global population resides in urban and peri-urban (U-PU) areas, understanding and addressing the complexities of U-PU food systems is more critical than ever. 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. The report emphasizes the need for equitable, accessible, sustainable and resilient food systems, for the realization of the right to food.
The report also stresses the importance of multilevel, multilateral and multi-actor governance and highlights the intricate linkages between food systems and other critical systems related to water, energy and mobility. 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.
The event will be opened by Beth Crawford, Chief Scientist ad interim of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and chaired by H.E. Ambassador Nosipho Nausca-Jean Jezile, Chairperson of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS).
The report will be introduced and presented by Akiko Suwa-Eisenmann, Chairperson of the HLPE-FSN, and Jane Battersby, HLPE-FSN drafting team leader.
Paola Termine, HLPE-FSN Coordinator ad interim, will moderate the Q&A session.
🕑14.00–16.30 CEST
🌐 Simultaneous interpretation will be provided in the 6 UN official languages.
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📍 Italy, Rome, FAO headquarters, Green Room. In-person participation is encouraged. Let the Secretariat know if you need a building pass.
We anticipate an insightful and informative event and look forward to your participation. Please save the date and register!
The HLPE-FSN Secretariat will provide personal building passes when needed.
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