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Evidence platform for agrifood systems and nutrition

Focus Area 3.1 Transparent, democratic and accountable governance
Sub-focus Area 3.1.2 Strengthening multisectoral, multistakeholder and multilevel coordination and actions

Recommendation Number: 3.1.2.c

Governments, intergovernmental organizations, and civil society organizations, indigenous peoples and local communities should encourage increased commitment to action with responsible investment(*1) from the public and private sectors, and donors to support sustainable food systems that enable healthy diets, while considering synergies and trade-offs with other policy priorities.

(*1) In line with the CFS Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems, CFS RAI (2014).

The identified documents have been grouped into four categories: UN evidence-informed documents, UN normative guidance documents, UN operational/technical guidance documents and other documents that have been published by non-UN bodies.

UN evidence-informed documents
Title Author Publisher Year
The State of Food and Agriculture 2021: making agrifood systems more resilient to shocks and stresses FAO FAO 2021
Local government planning for community food systems: opportunity, innovation and equity in low- and middle-income countries Raja, S., Sweeney, E., Mui, Y. & Frimpong Boamah, E. FAO 2021
Public food procurement for sustainable food systems and healthy diets: volume 2 Swensson, L.F.J., Hunter, D., Schneider, S. & Tartanac, F., eds. FAO, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT & Editora da UFRGS 2021
Public food procurement for sustainable food systems and healthy diets: volume 1 Swensson, L.F.J., Hunter, D., Schneider, S. & Tartanac, F., eds. FAO, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT & Editora da UFRGS 2021
Legislative approaches to sustainable agriculture and natural resources governance Gobena, A. FAO & UNEP 2020
Forests for human health and well-being: strengthening the forest–health–nutrition nexus FAO FAO 2020
Vulnerability of mountain peoples to food insecurity: updated data and analysis of drivers Romeo, R., Grita, F., Parisi, F. & Russo, L. FAO & UNCCD 2020
Food and me: how adolescents experience nutrition across the world - A companion report to The State of the World’s Children 2019 Fleming, C., Hockey, K., Schmied, V., Third, A., Diniz De Oliveira, J., Lala, G. & Theakstone, G. Western Sydney University & UNICEF 2020
Proceedings of the International Symposium on Fisheries Sustainability: strengthening the science-policy nexus, FAO Headquarters, 18–21 November 2019, Rome, Italy FAO FAO 2020
Cities and local governments at the forefront in building inclusive and resilient food systems: key results from the FAO survey “Urban Food Systems and COVID-19" FAO FAO 2020
Urban food systems and COVID-19: the role of cities and local governments in responding to the emergency FAO FAO 2020
Urban food systems governance: current context and future opportunities Tefft, J., Jonasova, M., Zhang, F. & Zhang, Y. FAO & The World Bank 2020
Leveraging food systems for poverty and malnutrition reduction. Policy in Focus, 18(1) Raza, A. & Soares, F.B., eds. FAO & The International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth 2020
International Symposium on Fisheries Sustainability: strengthening the science-policy nexus, Rome, 18–21 November 2019 FAO FAO 2019
Dynamic development, shifting demographics and changing diets: the story of the rapidly evolving food system in Asia and the Pacific and why it is constantly on the move Dawe, D., Ahuja, V., Bloem S., Damen, B., Martyn, T. & Whiting, L. FAO 2018
Integrated policy for forests, food security and sustainable livelihoods: lessons from the Republic of Korea Bae, K.K., Bucci, A., Jin, S.Y.L., Lee, B.K., Reeb, D., Seo, Y.J. & Yoon, J.W. FAO 2016
Public-private partnerships for agribusiness development: a review of international experiences Rankin, M., Gálvez Nogales, E., Santacoloma, P., Mhlanga, N. & Rizzo, C. FAO 2016
The State of Food and Agriculture 2013: food systems for better nutrition FAO FAO 2013
The State of Food and Agriculture 2012: investing in agriculture for a better future FAO FAO 2012
UN operational/technical guidance documents
Title Author Publisher Year
Training manual on forests and trees for food security and nutrition FAO & Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, The United Republic of Tanzania FAO & Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, The United Republic of Tanzania 2020
Enabling sustainable food systems: innovators’ handbook FAO & INRAE FAO & INRAE 2020
FAO Framework for the Urban Food Agenda FAO FAO 2019
Strengthening nutrition action: a resource guide for countries based on the policy recommendations of the Second International Conference on Nutrition (ICN2) FAO & WHO FAO & WHO 2018
Strengthening sector policies for better food security and nutrition results: forestry Jin, S.L. & Reeb, D. FAO 2017
Territorial tools for agro-industry development: a sourcebook Gálvez Nogales, E. & Webber, M., eds. FAO 2017
Nutrition-sensitive agriculture and food systems in practice: options for intervention FAO FAO 2017
Promoting responsible investment in agriculture and food systems: guide to assess national regulatory frameworks affecting larger-scale private investments Jull, C. FAO 2016
Designing nutrition-sensitive agriculture investments: checklist and guidance for programme formulation FAO FAO 2015
Developing sustainable food value chains: guiding principles Neven, D. FAO 2014
Towards food security and improved nutrition: increasing the contribution of forests and trees FAO FAO 2013
Guide on legislating for the right to food Bultrini, D.B., Vidar, M., Knuth, L. & Rae, I. FAO 2009
Other documents
Title Author Publisher Year
RICH food, smart city: how building reliable, inclusive, competitive, and healthy food systems is smart policy for urban Asia Acharya, G., Cassou, E., Jaffee, S. & Ludher, E.K. The World Bank 2021
Sustainable forestry for food security and nutrition: policy recommendations CFS CFS 2018