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UN Food Systems Coordination Hub @unfoodsystemshub.org · 3h

At the launch of #EATLancet2025, our Deputy Director Lena Savelli shared how countries are aligning policies with science-based goals – advancing healthier diets, climate-smart agriculture, and fairer #FoodSystems.

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#StockholmFoodForum #UNFSS2025 #PlanetaryHealthDiet

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UN Food Systems Coordination Hub @unfoodsystemshub.org · 1d

🌍 External Development Financial Flows to Food Systems: Africa Report (2018–2023).

Developed by IFAD, AKADEMIYA2063 & IFPRI - built on the 3FS Framework by IFAD, World Bank & the Hub - it tracks financing trends and equips leaders to close gaps & align resources with priorities.

📖👉 bit.ly/3IZc7gj

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First-of-its-kind analysis reveals trends in external financing for African food systems, helping leaders align resources with national priorities.

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UN Food Systems Coordination Hub @unfoodsystemshub.org · 6d

At #APAN2025, the Hub co-organized a youth-led session on technology, foresight and strategy for climate-resilient #FoodSystems. 🌱

📢 Our Focal Point Dr. Rathana Peou stressed how foresight equips youth to anticipate pathways for resilience rather than only react to crises.

#YouthLeadership

UN Food Systems Coordination Hub @unfoodsystemshub.org · 6d

🌾At #APAN2025, Science and Indigenous knowledge came together.

Key message: Convergence is the path forward.
🔹 Evidence + Indigenous wisdom
🔹 Rights + resilience
🔹 Policy + investment

Together, they form practical pathways for nutrition-sensitive, climate-resilient #FoodSystems.

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UN Food Systems Coordination Hub @unfoodsystemshub.org · 8d

Tomorrow at the 9th #APAN2025 Forum 🌏
The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub is:
👉 Leading a session on Indigenous & local action for climate-resilient, nutrition-sensitive systems (14:00-15:30)
👉 Co-organizing youth-focused session on innovation & climate adaptation (11:00-12:30)

🗓️ Oct 2, Bangkok

UN Food Systems Coordination Hub @unfoodsystemshub.org · 14d

Indigenous People + local action = stronger, more resilient #FoodSystems

Join us at #APAN2025 for our session 'From Fragmentation to Convergence: Indigenous and Local Action for Climate-Resilient, Nutrition-Sensitive Food Systems'.

📅 Oct 2 | 14:00–15:30 ICT | Bangkok

Register here: bit.ly/4muu8Rj

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UN Food Systems Coordination Hub @unfoodsystemshub.org · 14d

Indigenous People + local action = stronger, more resilient #FoodSystems

Join us at #APAN2025 for our session 'From Fragmentation to Convergence: Indigenous and Local Action for Climate-Resilient, Nutrition-Sensitive Food Systems'.

📅 Oct 2 | 14:00–15:30 ICT | Bangkok

Register here: bit.ly/4muu8Rj

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UN Food Systems Coordination Hub @unfoodsystemshub.org · 15d

“The Future of Food is Female.” 👩‍🌾🌱 At #UNGA80, our Hub Director Stefanos Fotiou calls for #FoodSystems that empower women – closing gaps in land rights, finance & leadership.

Read his op-ed in Context Newsroom: bit.ly/3KBd4M7

#GenderEquity #FoodSystems #GlobalGoals #UNFSS2025

The future of food is female: this must be clear at UNGA80 | Context by TRF

At the U.N. General Assembly this month, we must talk about how women can play a key role in transforming critical food systems

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UN Food Systems Coordination Hub @unfoodsystemshub.org · Sep 4

Proud to co-host at #AFSForum2025 on re-imagining leadership. Youth, policymakers & partners explored 4 catalysts for #FoodSystems - 🤝coordination, 💼 opportunities, 🗣️dialogue & 🚀 youth leadership - calling to put youth at the table, invest in skills, unlock finance & foster intergenerational action.

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UN Food Systems Coordination Hub @unfoodsystemshub.org · Sep 4

Ministers noted strong coordination for #FoodSystems transformation in their countries🤝 #AFSForum2025.

The Hub appreciated the crucial role of National Convenors in these efforts & reaffirmed UN support to help drive forward national pathways under the #UNFSS2025 Call to Action & CAADP-Kampala 📃

UN Food Systems Coordination Hub @unfoodsystemshub.org · Sep 4

At #AFSForum2025, Nadine Gbossa, IFAD Director of #FoodSystems Coordination, presents the 3FS - tracking financial flows to food systems.

A 3FS African community of practice under CAADP-Kampala helps countries share data, strengthen accountability & guide smarter investments.

🔗More: bit.ly/3VwKBt6

UN Food Systems Coordination Hub @unfoodsystemshub.org · Sep 3

Strengthening partnerships at #AFSForum2025: the #FoodSystems Hub team met with @gatesfoundation.bsky.social to discuss ways to support national food systems transformation and scale effective financing across public & private sectors. 🌍🤝

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UN Food Systems Coordination Hub @unfoodsystemshub.org · Sep 3

At #AFSForum2025, we met with CAADP non-state actors to discuss their key role in food systems transformation:

🌍 Amplifying Africa’s #FoodSystems narrative
🤝 Supporting the Kampala Action Plan
📊 Strengthening accountability through data
📰 Driving advocacy through grassroots networks & media

UN Food Systems Coordination Hub @unfoodsystemshub.org · Sep 2

🌍 At #UNFSS2025, a new Youth Declaration – backed by 3,000+ young people – set a clear call for action.

👩‍🌾👨‍🔬👩‍💼👨‍🎓 Alumni of the Hub’s #YLPfoodsystems youth leadership program reflect on how they’re bringing the Declaration to life through policy, entrepreneurship & youth mobilization.

🔗 bit.ly/47TqvAH

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Alumni of the Hub's Youth Leadership Programme reflect on UNFSS+4 and the Youth Declaration’s vision for meaningful youth leadership.

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UN Food Systems Coordination Hub @unfoodsystemshub.org · Sep 2

At #AFSForum2025, the Hub’s Khaled Eltaweel highlighted Africa’s #FoodSystems progress: 44 countries with national pathways, school meals boosting health & markets, and AfCFTA driving integration. Guided by CAADP & the #UNFSS2025 Call to Action, we work with African Convenors to accelerate progress.

UN Food Systems Coordination Hub @unfoodsystemshub.org · Sep 1

At #APENVFORUM in Fiji, Hub Director Stefanos Fotiou stressed the trillions in hidden costs of food & the need for transformation through:

🔬 Science & data
💻 Digital innovation
🤝 Private sector accountability
🌱 Equity at the core

Read more 👉 bit.ly/47ngJXn

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Press release issued by the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub.

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UN Food Systems Coordination Hub @unfoodsystemshub.org · Sep 1

📬 Our August newsletter out!

🗓️ #UNFSS2025 momentum at #APENVFORUM & #AFSForum2025
📘 New publication: Implementing National Pathways – Emerging Practices
📰 Op-eds by Stefanos Fotiou & @philip-ciwf.bsky.social
👩‍🌾 Youth reflections at UNFSS+4
🤝 Coalitions: Stocktake highlights
👉 Read it: bit.ly/41tHJAW

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UN Food Systems Coordination Hub @unfoodsystemshub.org · Aug 27

🌍 At #UNFSS2025, Africa proved what political commitment to #FoodSystems transformation can deliver.

In his latest op-ed, Hub Director Stefanos Fotiou reflects on Africa’s leadership and the urgent steps needed to scale it.

📖 bit.ly/47gWPNJ

Africa’s Moment: From Addis to the World, Food Systems Must Change Now

UNFSS+4: In Addis Ababa, 3,500 people from 150 countries pushed urgent food-system solutions amid climate, conflict, inequality and economic strain

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UN Food Systems Coordination Hub @unfoodsystemshub.org · Aug 26

From Live Aid in 1985, which raised millions for famine relief in Ethiopia, to this year’s #UNFSS2025 in Addis Ababa, @philip-ciwf.bsky.social reflects on how food is moving from crisis response to systems transformation — central to hunger, nutrition & climate solutions. 🌍🥗

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From Live Aid to Food Aid: A journey of compassion and change

What Ethiopia Taught Me About food, hope and humanity

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UN Food Systems Coordination Hub @unfoodsystemshub.org · Aug 26

⏰ Last chance to register ⏰

Join us at #APENVFORUM 🌏 Scaling up #FoodSystems transformation for a resilient planet 🌱Building on the momentum of #UNFSS2025.

📅 27 Aug | 11:00–13:00 (GMT+12, Fiji)
🔗 bit.ly/4mC8J9M

UN Food Systems Coordination Hub @unfoodsystemshub.org · Aug 12

🌍✨ This #InternationalYouthDay2025, we’re spotlighting the changemakers!

Meet young #FoodSystems leaders with bold ideas for fair, sustainable & global food futures. 🚀🍽️

🎥 Watch the new interview series 👉 bit.ly/YLPYT

#UNFSS4YOUTH #WorldFoodForum #YLPfoodsystems @worldfoodforum.bsky.social

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UN Food Systems Coordination Hub @unfoodsystemshub.org · Aug 12

📬 Our latest newsletter is out!

🌍 #UNFSS2025 highlights, outcomes & UN Secretary-General’s Call to Action
📊 3,500+ participants, 145+ delegations & 700+ non-state actors
🎥 Session recordings & Photo gallery
🗣️ High-level remarks | 📰 In the press | 📄 documentation
👉 Read & subscribe: bit.ly/45tV2T3

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UN Food Systems Coordination Hub @unfoodsystemshub.org · Aug 11

🌱 The future of food starts with today’s choices.

Developed with Foresight 4 Food, our new guide shares lessons from around the world on using foresight to unite stakeholders, build trust & inspire systemic change - offering tools for more sustainable #FoodSystems.

📖 bit.ly/46Kx5sS

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New guide helps decision-makers use foresight to shape resilient, inclusive, and sustainable national food systems.

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UN Food Systems Coordination Hub @unfoodsystemshub.org · Aug 5

The Secretary-General’s #UNFSS2025 Call to Action highlights 6 priorities to transform #FoodSystems by 2030:

🌍 Urgent delivery in complex settings
🗣️ Dialogue, policy & coordination
💰 Finance & investment
⚖️ Integration
🔬 Science & innovation
👥 Intergenerational collaboration
More👉 bit.ly/4l80NLP

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UN Food Systems Coordination Hub @unfoodsystemshub.org · Jul 31

🌍 #UNFSS2025, co-hosted by Ethiopia & Italy, wrapped in Addis Ababa with 3500+ participants, 145+ delegations & 700+ non-state actors.

Governments can’t do it alone – the private sector must drive innovation, finance & investment in #FoodSystems.

📺 Watch the highlights: bit.ly/UNFSS2025Hig...

Highlights - UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktaking Moment

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UN Food Systems Coordination Hub @unfoodsystemshub.org · Jul 29

🚨 The #UNFSS2025 Report of the UN Secretary-General is out!

📌 112 countries submitted progress reports in 2025, showing growing momentum.

🌍 But scaled-up, coordinated action is urgently needed to transform #FoodSystems by 2030.

Read more 👉 bit.ly/4lOOgho

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