Foro Global sobre Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutrición (Foro FSN)

Dear all,

First of all I would like to thank FAO and UNEP for this interesting and significant initiative.

The sustainability of food systems and diets is one of the main research, cooperation and teaching areas of the International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies in Bari (CIHEAM-Bari) in general and its Department of Sustainable Agriculture, Food and Rural Development in particular.

CIHEAM-Bari and FAO have started since 2010 an ambitious and multifaceted cooperation programme on food systems sustainability and sustainable diets in the Mediterranean area. The Mediterranean diet is currently analysed by CIHEAM-Bari and FAO as a case study for the assessment of the sustainability of dietary patterns in the Mediterranean area.

Please, find attached three documents representing our input to the public consultation:

  1. Stock-taking of actions and initiatives for Sustainable Food Systems Programme: We compiled a form for Qualification and Enhancement of Typical Quality Production of Apulia (Agriculture & Quality) project with special reference to the activities concerning the development of guidelines and indicators to assess and certify the sustainability of typical / traditional quality In Apulia region (south-eastern Italy).
  2. Feedback form on short draft Concept Note for the further development of the Programme: We do believe that the concept note represents a solid and robust document for the further development of the program activities.
  3. Expression of interest of CIHEAM-Bari to participate in the Programme.

I would like to point out that CIHEAM-Bari is willing to contribute to the development and implementation of the 10YFP-SFSP serving as a Member of Multi-stakeholder Advisory Committee (MAC).

I wish you the best success

Kindest regards

Roberto Capone