Dear contributors,
We take this opportunity to sincerely thank all those who have contributed to the consultation on the scope of the upcoming CFS HLPE-FSN report “Strengthening urban and peri-urban food systems to achieve food security and nutrition in the context of urbanization and rural transformation”.
We received 74 very insightful contributions from 33 countries, diverse public and private organizations working in different fields of expertise, academia, civil society and other institutions. These inputs will allow the HLPE-FSN to address the critical issues facing both policymakers and practitioners to ensure that urban and peri-urban food systems contribute to food security and nutrition.
Given the social and economic significance of food systems in urban and peri-urban areas, addressing the challenges and enhancing the positive impacts of urbanization and rural transformation is fundamental to achieve the realization of the right to food.
We truly appreciate the time and effort you devoted to provide your comments to this e-consultation. Your participation and your contributions are fundamental to ensuring legitimacy, scientific quality, and the incorporation of diverse forms of knowledge and expertise in the HLPE-FSN report “Strengthening urban and peri-urban food systems to achieve food security and nutrition in the context of urbanization and rural transformation”. Following this e-consultation, the drafting team led by Prof. Jane Battersby-Lennard will develop a revised draft of the report (V1) which will be submitted for peer review. Following peer review, the HLPE-FSN will launch the report on 2nd July 2024. The report will be presented at the 52nd plenary session of the CFS in October 2024, which will mark the start of the policy convergence process on this theme.
Paola Termine, HLPE-FSN Programme Officer, co-facilitator of this e-consultation
Dr. Paola Termine