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What role do you see for public private partnerships in enabling food systems transformation? Participants noted that the private sector – along the entire value chain – has an essential role to play and is the driving transformation in many parts of the world, but there is room for improvement. Food and agriculture companies have significant power to enable food systems change, but there needs to be a focus on shared value across the system, rather than siloed business entities. It was stated, “One of the key parts [of change needed] is to move private sectors towards a food systems act... قراءة المزيدor rather than a private business [actor].” Participants noted that CEOs have shareholders they need to respond to immediately, whereas government generally has longer to introduce and measure the impact of policy changes. They felt that private sector can move faster and could ideally help broker conversations with government for urgency and speed. Participants also emphasized the importance of a company’s environmental and social sustainability efforts being prioritized across teams; they should be cross-cutting versus siloed to one division. Participants shared that the private and public sectors must collaborate and design science-based messages based on best practices and existing technologies, which will feed into transparency. Participants noted that public private partnerships are critical for enabling emerging practices, but they are often high risk for not delivering on promised outcomes. Guidance must be given to make sure they are successful, especially regarding the development of new technologies and emerging sectors. One key learning is to introduce staggered or phased investment from the private sector to ensure the program doesn’t end immediately after the government takes over. There also needs to be more clear adoption of maximum lease terms that incentivize industry investment – many times a company will not invest in something unless they are likely to see returns later down the line. قراءة القليل

What role do you see for pre-competitive platforms in enabling food systems transformation? Many participants agreed that pre-competitive platforms are a necessary component to drive change at speed and scale. Several participants thought this model was useful for food systems transformation, but it may only be feasible for industries that are more consolidated. It has been difficult for much of the food and agriculture sector to move in this direction because it is complicated to organize and to incorporate smaller farmers and producers in such models. Participants also noted that there is a ... قراءة المزيدneed to communicate the value of pre-competitive collaborations more broadly to investors and other stakeholders. Pre-competitive platforms work for many reasons. They enable the costs necessary to transform industries around shared environmental goals to be spread more widely, while adhering to legally abiding guidelines. They also help reduce the duplication of efforts and resources while allowing companies to learn from each other on what works and what doesn’t. Another key learning was that we can reduce the burden and demotivation of lofty sustainability goals by working together, not just within the salmon or aquaculture industry but also across the supply chain and with other protein industries. Challenges are coming at accelerating pace and producers need to share information about environmental improvements with fellow producers much more quickly and adeptly if we are to respond effectively. قراءة القليل

How can sustainable finance help contribute to the UN’s vision for a transformed food system? Several participants stated that the whole financial system is taking responsibility in a positive shift. But, they think the trend of standard and opportunity assets is coming to all industries, including food. The finance industry can be a key leader in driving transformations to restore the oceans and co-collaborate to be a strong voice together. If the financial sector signals that it wants changes, the private sector can move forward at a rapid pace. Participants agreed that there are more and ... قراءة المزيدmore investors looking at how to integrate environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) across their sector. To really drive systemic change in the food and agriculture sector, more research is needed alongside a bigger regulatory push globally like the EU Taxonomy initiative. Participants encouraged quality regulation to support best practices from the private sector and reflect trade-offs that are required. Regulatory frameworks are important to keep sustainable finance at the helm of change, and the EU Taxonomy initiative is a clear example of this. There is a clear way to drive sustainable transformation within the finance sector by making investments with clear key performance indicators (KPIs). In addition to industry metrics and reporting schemes, proper measurement of KPIs in the financial sector is key. Investors can put up the capital to help change, but to sustain it, it must be accepted and valued throughout the value chain to the end consumer. قراءة القليل

How can feed innovations help contribute to the UN’s vision for a transformed food system? Participants agreed that to reduce food system impacts, private sector stakeholders must discover and implement more eco-friendly feed ingredients for aquaculture and other protein sectors. One example came from Grieg Seafood, where their team is working with World Wildlife Fund to assess 400+ feed ingredients across many ESG indicators and mitigate the highest risk ingredients. As the aquaculture sector adopts feed innovations, participants saw on opportunity to apply learnings across the value chain ... قراءة المزيدand even to other protein sectors. To further support a reduction in the use of marine ingredients, the aquaculture sector has been investing in non-marine sources rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as algae, canola crops and insects, and also in improving the efficiency of use of off-cuts and trimmings from other sectors to reduce food loss. In 2015, GSI and its associated feed companies issued a global tender to uncover commercially viable, non-marine alternative sources of omega-3 fatty acids to reduce the environmental impact of fish feed. The tender was a crucial signal to the R&D arena industry needs in a manner which accelerate their development, shortening the innovation process by many years. It resulted in the introduction and industry-wide application of non-marine fish feed ingredients (e.g., reducing fishmeal and fish oil use and increasing algae oil use). It boosted the variety and number of feed options available to the industry while reducing strain on fish stocks. Industry feed companies are now working with multiple providers, incorporating these fish-free ingredients into industry feeds. This approach could be transferrable to other sectors, given its success for salmon farming. Additionally, one participant noted that producing food where it will be consumed will be important to address extreme poverty and smallholder farmers in emerging economies. It can be done by "creating shared value" where feed companies teach techniques and sell feed to produce formulations to raise the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. قراءة القليل

How can transparency and sustainability certifications help contribute to the UN’s vision for a transformed food system? Participants discussed how transparency is key in setting sustainability standards and being accountable if they are not met. It is important to be transparent about what was reached and what was not rather than simply changing the metric after the fact to align with the outcome. Participants noted that industry and government leaders are starting to understand the importance of nature-based solutions for protein production rather than simply minimizing the negative enviro... قراءة المزيدnmental impacts. Certifications may aid in this continued adoption. Sustainability certifications can continue to be improved through third-party auditing and other oversight mechanisms. Several participants noted that certification schemes are more of a risk mitigation tool for food systems and may be especially useful for investment decision making. Certification matters since it is easy for investors to understand these schemes. For example, if 40% of companies are ASC certified, it is clear they are managing environmental, social and corporate governance issues well. Participants felt certifications are not the be-all and end-all, but are a part of risk mitigation. And finally, sustainability certifications are one way for pre-competitive platforms to effectively manage long-term goals. For example, GSI set a focused and ambitious goal of 100% ASC certification and 40% of production is now ASC-certified, up from 0% in 2013. This is the fastest uptake of similar certifications (e.g., Forest Stewardship Council, Marine Stewardship Council) of its kind. قراءة القليل

AGROECOLOGY, ECOAGRIFOOD SYSTEM AND SOCIOENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: A WAY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT– GLOBAL FOOD SUMMIT 2021 14 de Mayo de 2021 – Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador y Colombia. https://www.youtube.com/c/GEPAMAFADU The meeting convened by the GEPAMA Group of Landscape Ecology and Environment, FADU, of the University of Buenos Aires and AGROECO2 of the UNGS, was held as INDEPENDENT DIALOGUE under the open window of the DIALOGUES towards the WORLD FOOD SUMMIT 2021. The meeting was attended by prominent world, regional and local specialists in the field of AGROECOLOGY, such as Mig... قراءة المزيدuel Altieri, Clara Nicholls, Walter Pengue, Richard Intriago, Silvana Buján, María Esther Lasta, Daniel Díaz, Francisca Pancha Rodriguez, Andrea Rodriguez, Karina Bidaseca, Roxana Villegas, Luis Moro, René Montalba (in part of the meeting) and the registered participation of more than 350 stakeholders from practically all of LAC and other regions. The most important topics touched on, were linked to the COVID19 crisis, the concern for both the co-option of Agroecology and the Summit indicated by the powerful groups of digital agriculture and Big Data, the environmental, social and health impacts of agriculture industry, the change in the world and Argentine food diets, the role of public policies and the relevance of the peasantry in favor of AGROECOLOGY and the ECOAGROFOOD SYSTEM in towns and cities. It was clearly highlighted that it is through Agroecology and a locally-based Eco-agri-food System where the most efficient and beneficial path is found not only for farmers but also for consumers, and the special role of these systems in crisis situations such as those that we have now. We also face the importance of strengthening proximity chains, peasant marketing channels, the support of science and technology to these productive needs, access to land, water, genetic resources, self-production systems of food and education in it - and from early childhood - the role of culture and ancestral wisdom in a constructive dialogue of peer-to-peer knowledge and the transgenerational strengthening of this transmission. The statement of Dr. Miguel Altieri shedding light on the role of Agroecology in these times - which can be heard towards the end of this broadcast - has made very clear his concern about the impact of these World Encounters and especially the role played by Organizations such as FAO, CGIAR and other multilateral entities with enormous responsibility for the problem posed such as food, the co-optation problems involved and the true integral sense of what agroecology is and what is not, as shown by the vision of one of the its main global diffusers. At the beginning of the presentations, we have succinctly shown that Summit after Summit, FAO that recently turned 75 years old and since the 1970s have been proposing these types of World Meetings, has not managed to end this human scourge. Possibly this instance (GFS 2021) can serve, rather than to spend or direct funds and resources of the countries towards these unsustainable initiatives or projects, to help ensure that they are directed in the first place to processes of high social impact and resolution of the problems of rural development, improve the quality of life, education and health and support the initiatives of independent science, which based on Agroecology (really the first support of what the UN at least calls in the papers, Solutions based on Nature), can come true. And avoid emptying the field of people and filling it with machines and data ... قراءة القليل

At the beginning of the presentations, we have succinctly shown that Summit after Summit, FAO that recently turned 75 years old and since the 1970s have been proposing these types of World Meetings, has not managed to end this human scourge. Possibly this instance (GFS 2021) can serve, rather than to spend or direct funds and resources of the countries towards these unsustainable initiatives or projects, to help ensure that they are directed in the first place to processes of high social impact and resolution of the problems of rural development, improve the quality of life, education and heal... قراءة المزيدth and support the initiatives of independent science, which based on Agroecology (really the first support of what the UN at least calls in the papers, Solutions based on Nature), can come true. قراءة القليل

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1. Comprehensive exploration of food systems, particularly in German speaking countries and greater Central European region. 2. Emphasis on traditional agricultural commodities that are highly consumed in Switzerland and nearby regions like cocoa, Mediterranean products, dairy and grains. 3. Examination of links between Action Track 1 and Action Track 2. 4. Discussed Mediterranean dietary patterns in the greater region of Switzerland - cultural adaptations, culinary practice, knowledge of chefs, success of community-minded projects, social prescription through food and culinary education

1. Lack of nutrition education (culinary nutrition) among chefs and wider hospitality workforce 2. A need for more community-oriented projects with a strong emphasis on food education 3. Going back to the roots: A soil for food - food for soul 4. Need for actions to improve transferability of the Mediterranean Diet in the non-Mediterranean Regions 5. More food education, particularly about typical Mediterranean products (olive oil, grains, cheese) needed in German speaking countries 6. Need to create platforms to develop collaborations and important bridges between scientists, producers and co... قراءة المزيدnsumers. 7. A need to create a social prescribing network in Switzerland, German speaking countries and Central Europe 8. Possible implementation of culinary medicine through social prescribing networks to reduce the burden on healthcare 9. A lack of data and evidence in the Central European region (Slovakia, Czech republic, Poland, Hungary) 10. Making food education obligatory at elementary schools. قراءة القليل

1. Achievement of consensus through collaborative and problem-solving discussion. 2. Creating a universal language to define a problem and developing a productive discussion 3. Created a Learn and Share model 4. Expanding of knowledge about nutrition 5. Provided evidence-based information

1. Access to local products 2. Policy improvement for farmers and producers 3. Food labeling 4. Focusing on how to actually prevent food waste rather than how to reduce it

The issue of herders' and farmers' clashes in Nigeria has created a lot of tension within the nation bringing to bear the realities of ethno-religious disparity alongside the fragility of our food systems. The panelists and participants had differing opinions on this with no one-size-fit all solution to arrest the situation. Some opinions bothered on the government providing ranching facilities for herders while others leaned towards tackling the problem from a policy point of view and taking more bolder climate actions.

3. Reduction of Food Waste and Fighting Food Scarcity Food waste is a major concern for many nations in the world. Even in developed countries, they must contend with huge wastages due to inefficient production, distribution, storage and consumption of foods. As far back as 1967, food banks have been working towards helping to feed the less privileged by collecting overproduction excesses and close-to-expiry foods for redistribution to poor communities. It is a similar strategy that is being adopted by the Lagos Food Bank Initiative that now operates in two Nigerian states (Lagos and Ogun). Th... قراءة المزيدe Lagos Food Initiative has also founded a family farming venture that helps families setup small scale subsistence farming that can avail them immediate food and can be scaled for selling to others within their communities. This program also facilities getting access to quality seeds for high yield cultivation and harvesting with the aim that it will enable families plan their own food scheme and build a resilient food system. In the same vein, Mr. Eric Nyikwgh believes that hidden hunger (which is tantamount to undernourished foods among the upper low-income class) is a form of food scarcity that needs to be tackled. قراءة القليل

4. Collaboration between different stakeholders Favored by Mr. Azeez Salawu and Mr. Eric Nyikwgh, collaborations within and without the country is highly suggested. The local representatives will play an active role in this key point. Young Professional for Agricultural Development (YPARD Nigeria) currently has reach in 16 states across Nigeria and are actively engaged working with the local representatives. Private-public partnerships are being encouraged to build a formidable food system. It has begun with dialogues like the UN Food Systems Summit by well-meaning citizens of the world and it... قراءة المزيد is expected to challenge the status quo. These collaborations will foster a consolidated collection of ideas from academia, research institutions, government apparatuses, investors, financial institutions, and middlemen and that will be especially useful for expediting growth in our food system in Nigeria. There should be efforts driven towards scaling up local production to regional, national, and international terrains. On the long term, this will ease the importation burden that seats on our head as a nation. قراءة القليل

5. Capacity Building and Making Agriculture Attractive for University students Many agriculture students and graduates are not equipped enough with the requisite skills that can make them deal with growing challenges in the food sector. They are either trained during their studies in archaic methods or fed with inadequate information to be useful for anything tangible in practice. These kinds of capacity building can be achieved by inculcating more hands-on and industrial fieldwork sabbaticals for students. According to information gathered from Mrs. Waliyat Oloyede, who is lecturer at the Fac... قراءة المزيدulty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin, there is already an initiative in place where students carry out agricultural activities on school owned lands. It is perhaps, a reason students do not find agriculture as interesting because they see it as academic exercise rather than as an asset for long term food security within the nation. On another end, we need to showcase agriculture in the light of profitability when done correctly. The current narrative suggests that farming is only meant for low-income peasant farmers. One Mr. Udegbunam Damian Onuora wrote, “There is need for change in curriculum in Agriculture faculty at the moment to graduate more competent agricultural practitioners”. Consequently, we need a more robust industrial and expert influence in helping to expand the horizons of the students. قراءة القليل

6. Educating and Training the Public on how to access inexpensive, quality, and healthy food. A popular belief is the nutritious and healthy food is expensive. Mrs. Amidat Adigun, CEO of Lo’meedar Fresh pointed out that as an attempt to correct this erroneous belief, there business has been empowering women in the society to opt for healthier foods for themselves and their children thereby, growing a healthier generation. Furthermore, we should encourage alternative foods that would have fewer negative effects on the environment as pointed by Mr. Oluwatosin Ogunshola of IYS Nigeria referring... قراءة المزيد to one “Plant-based protein inclusion in diet is potent to reduce Meat Consumption - a key greenhouse gas emitter” by Food@COP and 50by40. قراءة القليل

7. Investment in Storage Facilities Like the proverbial handicapped man carrying a load on his head unstably where we focus on the badly sitting load and not the deformation with his legs that made his posture the way it is, we do not pay attention to the pivotal influence that having proper storage infrastructure would have on reducing food waste and ensuring a reliable and steady availability of food. With efficient storage, farm produce from long distance communities and international frontiers can be housed for longer periods of time for year-round access to same. This will ease the strain... قراءة المزيد on the logistical pipeline and streamline the food chain supply process. There seems to be a potential business opportunity in this regard. قراءة القليل

Our dialogue was focused on the exploration of Action Track 1. However, as earlier hinted, since our participants and panelists have a wide range of expertise, the discussion did manage to cover several aspects of food systems. There were mentions of short-term and long-term availability of food, climate change, improving agricultural curriculum and making it attractive to students, food storage, public-private partnerships, subsistence and/or family farming, policy improvement, youth participation and active engagement of local stakeholders.