This article is published in association with United Nations. In a series of meetings in Nairobi, Kenya, Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed spearheaded discussions on fortifying global food systems and advancing sustainable development, setting the stage for the upcoming fourth UN Food Systems Summit. Ms. Mohammed’ s high-level meetings, which took place between 22 and 25 February, […]UN deputy chief: Strong food systems can deliver progress for everyone, everywhere
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This article is published in association with United Nations. In a series of meetings in Nairobi, Kenya, Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed spearheaded discussions on fortifying global food systems and advancing sustainable development, setting the stage for the upcoming fourth UN Food Systems Summit. Ms. Mohammed’ s high-level meetings, which took place between 22 and 25 February, […]How can we protect food systems against global shocks? Here’s what business leaders say
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Tania Strauss, Head, Strategy and Global Projects, Food Systems Initiative, World Economic Forum Food systems are essential to life and currently account for around 12% of global GDP and over 40% of all jobs.The world is suffering from […]EU announces €25 million for education in crisis contexts and €140 million to support research in sustainable food systems
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Speaking at the Global Citizen Live event, President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, announced that the European Union is pledging €140 million to support research in sustainable food systems and tackle food hunger via CGIAR, formerly also known as Consultative Group […]Can collective action cure what’s ailing our food systems?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Wiebe Draijer, Chairman of the Managing Board, Rabobank & Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo, President, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Food production has huge implications for health and the environment. Collective action is needed to pool capital, resources and […]How our food system is eating away at nature, and our future
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joao Campari Global food practice leader , WWF International As you eat your next meal, ask yourself if you really know what you’re eating – not just the ingredients or where they came from, but what has […]
