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Acciones para transformar los Sistemas Alimentarios de Honduras al 2030: i) Importancia de la participación de Honduras en el diálogo nacional para la cumbre de los sistemas alimentarios: Los sistemas alimentarios actuales son una de las causas del hambre y el cambio climático, por lo cual para erradicar el hambre será necesario provocar cambios significativos en las formas en que se financien, producen, procesan, comercializan, almacenan, distribuyen, preparan, comparten y consumen la mayor parte de los alimentos. Nuestra gente: una población joven que ha demostrado su gran potencial en ... Read moreidiomas y trabajo a distancia Nuestro clima: un clima privilegiado para la producción de alimentos con la implementación de tecnología de control de riesgos. Una situación de alta vulnerabilidad al hambre y al cambio climático reconocida por la comunidad internacional. Nuestra ubicación: nuestra ubicación y puertos nos permiten ser el HUB de Centro América para los servicios logísticos de los sistemas alimentarios regionales modernos. Nuestra cobertura en telecomunicaciones: un alto grado de cobertura en zonas rurales del país. Nuestra planificación estratégica: Un sistema de planificación para el desarrollo con herramientas y sistemas de medición fácilmente adaptables a la visión del futuro. ii) Análisis de las vías de acción: El fin del diálogo es que al final como país podamos determinar las vías de acción que vamos a seguir. Los diálogos buscan tener un equilibrio en temas de pobreza y equidad, en temas de desarrollo y empoderamiento de mujeres, jóvenes y grupos vulnerables. iii) Reconocer que tipo de sistema alimentario tenemos: Cuáles son las políticas enfocadas en esto y que tenemos que reconocer el avance de la empresa privada/cooperación; que nuestro sistema alimentario está atado a decisiones de países vecinos, etc. Si logramos reconocer cuáles son las brechas, reconocer tanto los avances como los desafíos, podremos entonces avanzar al 2030. Se buscan los puntos que nos permita avanzar fácilmente, que nos permita mejorar e identificar las áreas que no estamos atendiendo apropiadamente y crear planes de acción para cerrar brechas. El país ha avanzado en los últimos 20 años, pero también se ha disparado el tema de sobre peso y obesidad que afecta la población Es por es que tenemos que tomar en cuenta no solo la desnutrición, pero ahora también el sobre peso y obesidad. En cuanto a producción, debemos crear estrategias de protección ante el cambio climático. iv) Mecanismos de cambio: Impulsar los diálogos y que a través crear una hoja de ruta estructura con la posición de país que permita medidas de acción sostenibles Read less

The meeting with 4H Club members was held to exchange opinions related to SDGs and sustainable food systems. Main ideas and opinions regarding action and measures for reducing the use of chemical fertilizer and chemical pesticides, and further promoting organic farming are as follows: (1) When Japan intends to promote organic farming, genome editing crops may become a barrier to the export of agricultural products in the future. It is necessary to stay in line with international standards while facilitating innovation in Japan. (2) In Europe, the public purchase of organic farm products has be... Read morecome widespread. 50% of school lunch in France are said to be public purchased organic products. In Japan, we need to introduce locally produced organic products into lunch at public schools. (3) There are only a few kinds of pesticides in the field of horticulture. It will be helpful if a pesticide that steers resistibility of plants is developed. (4) As pesticides cannot be used much for organic farming, it will be useful if the herbicide that only makes specific weed died down is developed. (5) Organic farming and reduced pesticides are feasible only when consumers are willing to buy the products for a high price. Without changing consumers’ attitude, farm producers cannot be changed. (6) When promoting organic farming, we need well-established training systems including a curriculum of sales for organic products. (7) There is a gap in items and areas for reducing pesticide use and organic farming that can be introduced. Therefore, it is necessary for us to develop technologies suitable for the land at an experimental laboratory in each prefecture. (8) It often happens that excess supply in the market pushes down prices,　and farm products are easily influenced in terms of price. If an IT system indicating the timing of seeding in each production area is developed, we can avoid overlapping of picking seasons and free fall of the prices. (9) 20% to 30% of agricultural products are discarded in the process of production, therefore, we should consider reforming the existing standards and distribution systems. -Main ideas and opinions regarding difficulties of young farmers in expressing their opinions in the local community and solutions to the situation are as follows: (1) Active young farmers are joining in the agricultural organizations for youth such as 4H club. It is important to expand these activities nationwide, and the involvement and support of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is very helpful. (2)After I joined in 4H club and was assigned to an official position, I won the confidence to be able to express my opinion. We would like to encourage young farmers to participate in agricultural organizations and to have experience to express their opinions. Read less

In this dialogue, we discussed challenges and opportunities related to Action Track 3 especially regarding action and measures for reducing the use of chemical fertilizer and chemical pesticides, and further promoting organic farming, and Action Track 4 especially regarding difficulties of young farmers in expressing their opinions in the local community and solutions to the situation.

The meeting with agricultural high school principals was held to exchange opinions on education related to SDGs and sustainable food systems. Main ideas and opinions are as follows: ・Most students at agricultural high schools used to be sons and daughters of farmers who would inherit farmland. However, with the decreasing number of young farmers, the agricultural society is hard to keep up these days, lacking a clear image of students for agricultural education. Thus, establishing a new model of the agricultural community is critical for the society as well as agricultural high schools. ・A... Read moret schools, the students study SDGs as a research theme for finding solutions. If they learn that SDGs is the center topic of discussions at the Unite Nations Food Systems Summit, they become much more interested in their research on SDGs. It is possible for high school students to have the worldwide perspective and consider SDGs through their daily research, which, as a result, would improve their motivation for study. ・Workshops in which high school students can participate are very good opportunities for educators to convey the importance of SDGs and sustainable food systems to them. They understand that pursuing SDGs is a worldwide challenge, and by understanding this, they improve their ability to think by themselves through interactive communication and exchange of opinions. ・Each agricultural high school makes its own effort, aiming at all 17 goals of sustainable development. On the other hand, the students may not understand worldwide socioeconomic circumstances very well. If the national and local governments provide related information more, they will understand the worldwide socioeconomic circumstances and SDGs much deeper. Then, specific ideas and action among students can emerge. ・Holding a regional meeting in cooperation with each regional branch of the national government or local government, or holding an information exchange meeting with foreign students, is a good stimulus for the students and it would lead to better understanding to SDGs and sustainable food systems. Read less

In this dialogue, we discussed challenges and opportunities related to all Action Tracks.

Different action tracks had different areas of divergence. Action Track 1: 'Ensure access to safe and nutritious food for all' showed no disagreement. Rather, there was consensus and agreement on the importance of enacting necessary laws, legislations and activating partnerships between all concerned sectors, whether governmental, private, and civil unions to achieve the desired goals. Action Track 2: 'Shift to sustainable consumption patterns' opinion divergence involved different opinions regarding the need to recycle food wastes whereas others focused on eliminating food waste altogether. A... Read morection Track 3: 'Boost nature-positive production' revealed no disagreements. In fact, everyone agreed on the challenges facing agricultural and industrial production. Also, it was agreed on the lack of legislation and laws related to agricultural waste and loss. Action Track 4: 'Advance equitable livelihoods' showed no differences in opinions. On the contrary, it was noted that there is a great agreement among all participants on the importance of promoting a culture of justice and equality among all segments of society and ensuring the achievement of justice and equality for all and combating discrimination as one of the foundations supporting the promotion of fair livelihoods. Action Track 5: 'Build resilience to vulnerabilities, shocks and stress' showed agreement among participants. Read less

There are many challenges that face Kuwait regarding action track 5 and the need to ensure adequate supplies of safe and nutritious foods. Due to the limited agricultural production, rapid growth in food demand, the huge dependency on imported food and the presence of several regulatory bodies working in the field of food, agriculture, and health leads to an overlap of responsibilities and thus leads to ineffective implementation. Providing safe and nutritious food by following laws, legislations and updated standards helps to improve food production systems and ensures the principle of “If ... Read moreit is not safe, it is not food'. It is also important to establish food traceability mechanisms to track food production of imported and locally produced food, and the necessity to apply penalties to violators on the misuse of pesticides for example. Many opinions emphasized the necessity of investing in the field of modern agriculture technologies due to its importance in steadfastness and standing in the face of natural changes. This would help in agricultural production opportunities and supports the production system by urging the adoption of good agricultural practices. One of the most important solutions discussed to amend the current conditions of food systems namely, manufacturing, cultivation, import, through all the food and nutrition chain systems to ensure quality and food safety for the consumer. Risk based analysis must be properly implemented. It was also mentioned by the participants that community awareness of food security and sustainability is important during the early stages of education. Read less

Establishing policies and laws or amending current laws for the advancement of agricultural and industrial sectors and developing professional skills to promote equitable livelihoods, equality, and justice for all segments of society. Enacting new laws to protect small and medium food enterprises is needed. Participants discussed the need to develop curricula to encourage the younger generation to enroll in specialties related to veterinary medicine and agriculture such as agricultural engineering and other either in Kuwait or abroad. This will contribute to increase job opportunities and rais... Read moree the rates of local food production. There is an important need to revise food subsidies in line with the current economic, social and health circumstances. The importance of allocating lands to support entrepreneurs to increase and diversify agricultural production while identifying strategic food items needed by the consumers to contribute to food security. Legislating laws related to equity and equality in job opportunities and allocating funds to support entrepreneurs in the field of food production to ensure sustainability was strongly emphasized. Encouraging recycling and utilizing excess food, which reduces food waste. Many participants expressed their concerns regarding challenges that limit local food production such as unfairness of agricultural land distribution, misuse of agricultural lands and lack of accountability. Read less

The participants suggested that the enactment of legislation and government support is essential and that there is a need to incorporate modern technology in agricultural and industrial fields, but the most prominent challenges were the high prices that needed government support. It is important to enforce laws and impose taxation to force companies to recycle agricultural and industrial waste and reuse it to protect the environment. The importance of cooperation between agencies and encouraging joint work between private and government institutions and public benefit associations is urgently ... Read moreneeded. The relationship between the Public Authority of Environment and the Public Authority for Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources must be strengthened due to their mutual interests. Learning from success stories in the use of technology in agriculture is cost effective. Companies expressed their willingness to share their successful experiences and provide consultations and capacity building to small and medium enterprises in water waste management. Participants stressed the importance of establishing a higher council for food security, or a national company concerned with food security. In addition, the participants expressed the need to support research in agriculture and food production as well as supporting environmentally friendly food production by the small and medium enterprises companies. They also suggested the need for capacity building about agricultural technology and food industries and promoting the incorporation of environmental citizenship in school curricula. Read less

Participants unanimously agreed on the importance of establishing a crisis management policy within the sustainable development programs. They are also stressed on the importance of developing comprehensive and up-to-date statistical studies on consumption patterns and volume of food waste. It is important to implement food waste recycling in food industry, and the application of waste management systems, as well as encouraging competition among all companies committed to the food waste reduction. As for government support for farmers, opinions differed about it, with some pointing to the nece... Read moressity of maintaining government support and linking it to production. Others believed that government subsidies should be canceled in order not to be misused. Everyone agreed that there is a need to raise a new generation concerned with reducing food waste. This is achieved through educational curricula and tightening legislation to impose supervision on school canteens. Participants suggested adding tax on lost and wasted quantities of food, with the aim of rationalizing consumption. Participants stressed the importance of adopting policies and programs that contribute to reducing costs and encouraging work to reduce water and electricity consumption in agriculture. There is a need to encourage local agriculture to achieve self-sufficiency in food. As for voluntary work to provide food to families in need, participants suggested the importance of cooperation with retailers and food establishments to withdraw food before its expiration date for distribution to these families, thus reducing food waste. Participants noted the importance of the existence of units for the safe disposal of carcasses of dead livestock and the need to develop feed mills to serve livestock breeders, combat animal epidemics, and develop plans to vaccinate livestock in line with scientific evidence and international guidelines in this field. Read less

Nutrition surveillance results of the State of Kuwait since the beginning of the millennium indicate that one of the most important risk factors associated with chronic diseases are overweight and obesity, not consuming the recommended quantities of fruits and vegetables, and physical activity in all age groups, especially among school children and adult women are below the required standard for disease prevention. One of the recommendations was to implement intervention programs to raise the level of community nutritional awareness, with an emphasis on school students to improve their nutriti... Read moreonal health. It is also recommended to adopt policies that strengthen partnership with the private sector: manufacturers, producers and suppliers of food and supporting small enterprises and youth initiatives to adopt the WHO and FAO recommendations to locally produce and import food commodities with low content of added salt, added sugar and free from trans fatty acids. This will improve the nutritional status of the population and reduce risk factors associated with chronic diseases, while aiming to reduce the cost of these food products to facilitate their availability. It is also important to support farmers by providing smart technologies in all stages of agriculture. It is important to identify and exchange experiences with the countries of the region regarding success stories of increasing local production of fruits and vegetables using modern scientific methods that ensures sustainable water usage to reduce waste and access to quality products. It is important to revise the currant food subsidies policy that includes food that does not comply with the recommendations of international organizations concerned with health and nutrition that contributes to increased consumption, waste and possibly misuse. It is extremely important to make the appropriate amendments to the quantities allocated to everyone in addition to replacing some of the items while adding others that are healthier and more nutritious. Youth nutritional health is important; thus, it is a priority to review and amend food items sold in school canteens, complying with the approved regulations and requirements, following up on their implementation, and making appropriate adjustments based on the assessment of results. Imbedding health and nutrition into the school curricula in an attractive and interesting manner will encourage students to consume these foods in a scientifically proven methods such as front of pack labeling. Participants shared the success stories of public-private partnership with regards to Kuwait flour mills and bakeries company which added micronutrients to flour to protect the community from health problems. Furthermore, fruit juice and nectar manufacturers agreed and reduced significant percentage of added sugar in their products. Also, manufacturers of salted snacks agreed and reduced percentage of added salt in their products. Adopting unhealthy dietary patterns due to unfair advertisements and promotions in media of processed foods, sugar-sweetened and carbonated beverages, energy drinks, which are characterized by empty calories, is a major challenge that needs to be addressed. It is important to educate mothers about maternal, infant and child nutrition, implementation of baby-friendly hospitals, and regional and international cooperation in this field. Read less

Kuwait has the capacity to build its national food systems, but this will require radical change in the country's government structure, public-private partnerships, and above all strong political will and courage to set up food and nutrition security action plan in Kuwait. This is achievable by establishing a supreme council for food and nutrition headed by a decision maker at the highest administration at the national level accompanied with proper legislations, implementation, and monitoring. This will enable all key players across the various subsystems and domains to align their action plan... Read mores towards achieving common goals that are effective, efficient, and sustainable. Kuwait national development plan 2035 needs to include a food and nutrition security plan that focuses on prioritizing nutrition policies and healthy lifestyle behavior that is culturally applicable, resilient, and sustainable. There is an urgent need to transform Kuwait from a country that depends on importation of all types of food to a country of self-sufficiency. While these transformations might take some time to achieve, Kuwait must start by taking some immediate strategic transition steps that include: - Forming Supreme council for food and nutrition security. - Increase investment in Food Systems research and development. - Enhance investment in infrastructures that support critical innovations and increase resilience and productivity. - Engage youth and women in agriculture using technology. - Educate children and youth about adequate food consumption. - Put in place risk management in food systems. Read less

Kuwait held a National food systems dialogue virtually on 30 March 2021 in preparation for the Food Systems Summit (FSS) in September 2021. Different stakeholders participated in the dialogue representing the different roles and interests along the food systems chain. More than 156 participants spent four hours exploring Kuwait food systems along the five action tracks and levers of the UN Food Systems Summit. Participants conducted a thorough diagnosis of Kuwait food systems with the aim to address the challenges, potentials, and vulnerabilities of our food systems, and to come up with concre... Read morete actions to support the transformation of food systems in Kuwait. Participants were assigned to one of the five break out rooms, each room addressing one action track. These action tracks are: 1) Ensure access to safe and nutritious food for all. 2) Shift to sustainable consumption patterns. 3) Boost nature positive production. 4) Advance equitable livelihoods 5) Build resilience to vulnerabilities, shocks, and stress. It was clear from discussions that there was an excessive focus on the vulnerability of Kuwait's food systems that is import dependent and the need to have a clear vision aiming to transform Kuwait into a self-sufficient country. COVID-19 pandemic exposed the suboptimal functions of Kuwait food systems and proved that it is vulnerable to shock and stress despite many years of investment in policies and programs. There is an urgent need of significant policy reformulation and shift in business models to strengthen national food systems. Read less

Durante el Primer Diálogo Nacional, se identificaron las siguientes recomendaciones por sector: - Desde el Sector privado, se destacó la importancia de la actualización de la normativa nacional vinculada a los sistemas alimentarios y su sostenibilidad. De igual manera promover la producción y consumo de alimentos saludables, inocuos y nutritivos. - Desde el Sector público, se destacó el fortalecimiento de los micro y pequeños productores de alimentos, como de la agricultura familiar, el desarrollo de programas de asistencia social. De igual manera, un abordaje responsable de las propues... Read moretas presentadas, por parte de la institucionalidad pública. - Desde el Sector de las Organizaciones Indígenas, se destacó el rescate de los conocimientos tradicionales sobre consumo y producción de alimentos. - Desde el Sector de las Organizaciones Ambientales, se destacó la importancia de impulsar el manejo sostenible de los recursos naturales y la conservación de la diversidad biológica. Read less

1) Hambre Cero CAUSAS DEL HAMBRE: - Guatemala, por ser uno de los países con mayor índice de vulnerabilidad, está amenazado ante desastres naturales, vinculados a inundaciones y/o sequías. - Débil acceso equitativo a los servicios básicos, principalmente el agua, la vivienda y el alimento. - Falta de coordinación y sinergia entre iniciativas públicas y privadas en el nivel territorial. - Débil acceso de recurso agua para la producción y consumo. - Brecha importante en la aplicación de prácticas agrícolas entre pequeños y grandes productores. PROPÓSITO DE LOS SISTEMAS ALIMENTARIO... Read moreS - Acceso al alimento de forma equitativa, de forma saludable, y culturalmente pertinente. - Incremento de la producción para el consumo y la comercialización de excedente. - Aplicación de tecnología para la producción y procesamiento de alimentos. - Fomentar el consumo de alimentos nutritivos. - La mejora de la vinculación del mercado con los pequeños productores. PROPUESTAS DE SOLUCIONES EXITOSAS Se propone fortalecer la coordinación institucional, el enfoque holístico de atención a la familia, mejoramiento de los encadenamientos productivos, mejoramiento de los programas de protección social, desarrollar resiliencia, y la reorientación del gasto público, y financiamiento internacional. 2) Alimentos nutritivos ¿CÓMO LOGRAR SEGURIDAD ALIMENTARIA PARA GARANTIZAR EL ACCESO? - Generar alimentos sanos, que se articule con la inocuidad, la higiene, las buenas prácticas y el valor nutricional. - Fomentar una dieta saludable y de calidad. - Fortalecer la regulación generando un proceso de revisión y actualización. - Considerar incluir propuestas de políticas públicas que vienen desde los sectores sociales. ¿DÓNDE CENTRAMOS LOS ESFUERZOS? - Fomentar el acceso a la disponibilidad y variedad de alimentos nutritivos. - Mejorar la producción nacional de alimentos nutritivos. - Fortalecer los programas vinculados a la atención en los primeros 1000 días a la madre gestante, como al niño/a. - Asegurar el acceso de medios de vida para la salud. - Fortalecer la agricultura familiar. - Mejorar la atención integral de los programas del Estado, sobre todo a las transferencias condicionadas. 3) SEGURIDAD ALIMENTARIA PRINCIPALES VULNERABILIDADES - La introducción de productos alimenticios vía el contrabando. - El inadecuado manejo de los recursos naturales: agua, suelo, bosque y desechos. - La recuperación de los conocimientos de las comunidades indígenas y campesinas en temas de producción. - El consumidor cuenta con poca información acerca de calidad e inocuidad de alimentos. - La existencia de riesgo de contaminación de alimentos a la venta al por menor o nivel local OPORTUNIDADES -Generar estrategias de producción, almacenamiento y distribución de alimentos. - Fomentar la educación alimentaria - Promover la formalidad en los sistemas alimentarios. - Promover la propuesta del incentivo agrícola. - Generar compras públicas responsables (El Estado como consumidor). - Promover el adecuado manejo del agua, suelo y conservación de la diversidad biológica. POTENCIALIDADES -Vincular los sistemas productivos de comunidades indígenas y comunidades locales a la producción de alimentos saludables. - Fomentar las cadenas de comercialización de granos básicos. Read less

Considerando que el Primer Diálogo Nacional, metodológicamente estableció tres grupos de trabajo, se presentan las principales conclusiones de cada uno. 1) Hambre Cero: CAUSAS DEL HAMBRE: - Guatemala, por ser uno de los países con mayor índice de vulnerabilidad, está amenazado ante desastres naturales, vinculados a inundaciones y/o sequías. - Débil acceso equitativo a los servicios básicos, principalmente el agua, la vivienda y el alimento. - Falta de coordinación y sinergia entre iniciativas públicas y privadas en el nivel territorial. - Débil acceso de recurso agua para la produc... Read moreción y consumo. - Brecha importante en la aplicación de prácticas agrícolas entre pequeños y grandes productores. PROPÓSITO DE LOS SISTEMAS ALIMENTARIOS - Acceso al alimento de forma equitativa, de forma saludable, y culturalmente pertinente. - Incremento de la producción para el consumo y la comercialización de excedente. - Aplicación de tecnología para la producción y procesamiento de alimentos. - Fomentar el consumo de alimentos nutritivos. - La mejora de la vinculación del mercado con los pequeños productores. PROPUESTAS DE SOLUCIONES EXITOSAS Se propone fortalecer la coordinación institucional, el enfoque holístico de atención a la familia, mejoramiento de los encadenamientos productivos y de los programas de protección social, desarrollar resiliencia, y la reorientación del gasto público, y financiamiento internacional. 2) Alimentos nutritivos: ¿CÓMO LOGRAR LA SEGURIDAD ALIMENTARIA PARA GARANTIZAR EL ACCESO? - Generar alimentos sanos que se articulen con la inocuidad, la higiene, las buenas prácticas y el valor nutricional. - Fomentar una dieta saludable y de calidad. - Fortalecer la regulación generando un proceso de revisión y actualización. - Considerar incluir propuestas de políticas públicas que provengan desde los sectores sociales. ¿DÓNDE CENTRAMOS LOS ESFUERZOS? - Fomentar el acceso a la disponibilidad y variedad de alimentos nutritivos. - Fomentar la producción nacional de alimentos nutritivos. - Fortalecer los programas vinculados a la atención en los primeros 1000 días a la madre gestante, como al niño/a. - Asegurar el acceso de medios de vida para la salud. - Fortalecer la agricultura familiar. - Mejorarla atención integral de los programas del Estado, sobre todo a las transferencias condicionadas. 3) Seguridad alimentariaPRINCIPALES VULNERABILIDADES - La introducción de productos alimenticios vía el contrabando. - El inadecuado manejo de los recursos naturales: agua, suelo, bosque y desechos. - La recuperación de los conocimientos de las comunidades indígenas y campesinas en temas de producción. - El consumidor cuenta con poca información acerca de calidad e inocuidad de alimentos. - La existencia de riesgo de contaminación de alimentos en la venta al por menor a nivel local. OPORTUNIDADES - Generar estrategias de producción, almacenamiento y distribución de alimentos. - Fomentar la educación alimentaria - Promover la formalidad en los sistemas alimentarios y la propuesta del incentivo agrícola. - Reforzar las compras públicas responsables (El Estado como consumidor). - Mejorar el uso adecuado del manejo de agua, suelo y conservación de la diversidad biológica. POTENCIALIDADES - Vincular los sistemas productivos de comunidades indígenas y comunidades locales a la producción de alimentos saludables. - Fomentar las cadenas de comercialización de granos básicos. Read less

Este primer Diálogo Nacional priorizó el Eje de Acción No. 1, denominado “Garantizar el acceso a alimentos sanos y nutritivos para todos” el cual se subdivide en tres temas específicos (1) Hambre Cero, (2) Alimentos nutritivos y (3) Seguridad Alimentaria. Este tuvo como objetivo diseñar e implementar un proceso que permita a las partes interesadas intervenir en el desarrollo de vías hacia unos Sistemas Alimentarios Nacionales Sostenibles en el marco de la Cumbre de Sistemas Alimentarios, acorde a la Agenda 2030, para el Desarrollo Sostenible. Para esta primera etapa se definieron los... Read more siguientes resultados: Resultado 1: Los líderes de los grupos y las partes interesadas nacionales analizan las opciones para que los sistemas alimentarios nacionales sean inclusivos, sostenibles y resilientes de aquí al 2030. Resultado 2: Se identifican aspectos o temas vinculados en asegurar sistemas alimentarios nacionales en donde existen consensos y en donde existen desacuerdos. Resultado 3: Se identifican las oportunidades, vulnerabilidades y retos de los sistemas alimentarios Resultado 4: Se propone una estructura de participación para trabajar en conjunto en pro del desarrollo de sistemas alimentarios sostenibles. De igual manera, se desarrollaron los siguientes temas y aspectos relacionados a la Cumbre de Sistemas Alimentarios y al proceso de diálogo en sí mismo: • El proceso de Dialogo parte de la Cumbre de Sistemas Alimentarios, 2021; • La construcción de una posición de país para presentar en la Cumbre de Sistemas Alimentarios, 2021; • El fortalecimiento de los procesos que ya se están impulsando en el país y; • La integración y búsqueda de las percepciones, posiciones, acciones, opiniones y pensamientos de los participantes. Para dirigir el diálogo durante el trabajo de grupo, se desarrollaron los siguientes temas: • Contexto de los sistemas alimentarios en Guatemala; • Presentación del objetivo de cada sub tema; • Presentación de las preguntas generadoras; • Desarrollo del diálogo intersectorial y; • El desarrollo del diálogo nacional. Read less

The GROUP DISCUSSIONS of the workshop gathered more than 130 representatives, who affirmed their will to contribute to the transformation of our food systems, without denying nor shifting responsibilities to other stakeholders. Although participants tended to agree on the issues at stake, several challenges and trade-offs were identified: (1) DIFFERENT VISIONS FOR AGRICULTURE, sometimes conflicting, were expressed by the participants (an agriculture oriented towards producing food for people VS towards profits and remuneration, an agriculture based on human labour VS on technologies, the polit... Read moreical power of major agribusinesses VS of the civil society, or the fulfilment of the right to food VS profitable production). Participants recommended an alignment on the 2030 AGENDA. Finally, given that a substantial part of our food is IMPORTED, they agreed that we can have a say on our domestic production, but wondered how we can influence foreign production methods. (2) A greater COHERENCE between policies and a HOLISTIC FOOD SYSTEMS APPROACH are sought, with clear targets and long-term objectives. Direct payments to producers could be re-thought, to provide more sustainable incentives. Better FRAMEWORK CONDITIONS are needed at all levels (federal, cantonal, communal) in order to enable transformation. (3) In the same line, the participants discussed the sustainability of ANIMAL PRODUCTION in Switzerland, considering arguments such as the importance of grasslands in the country, the suitability of our mountainous and hilly topography for animal rather than plan production, the impact of livestock on the environment and of meat consumption on health, the necessity of a locally adapted and site-appropriated agriculture, and the cultural meaning of dairy products and meat. Several groups observed that, by advertising and subsidising foods such as MEAT and SUGAR, the State could be viewed as supporting unhealthy diets. (4) The complex RELATION BETWEEN ACTORS, in particular PRODUCERS, CONSUMERS AND RETAILERS was noted. The power within our food systems should be better shared and the value added better distributed – the participants pointed out the effect on prices induced by intermediaries and retailers – but COLLABORATION should also be sought. Changes must be supported by the population at large. (5) In particular, CONSUMERS should be involved. However, in terms of DIETS, some participants were under the impression that HEALTH and SUSTAINABILITY were often set against each other, while this should not be the case. The labelling and packaging of products can influence – positively or negatively – the choice of the consumers, but is not sufficient to (re-)orientate our consumption patterns. On the contrary, some participants believed that the consumers were often overwhelmed by the wide choice on supplied products, and that retailers were in a stronger position to bring about change than consumers. It seemed to participants that INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY was not sufficient. How much are citizens concerned with these issues? Without any economic incentives, are we ready to modify our consumption patterns and habits? Finally, the (UN)AFFORDABILITY of healthy and sustainable food was identified as a challenge in transforming our dietary patterns. (6) For FARMERS, the transition to more sustainable practices is difficult, and they should be accompanied in this process, which might take place gradually. As one example, the participants argued that the measures for promoting and rewarding BIODIVERSITY services often could not achieve their goals, as farmers need to be better informed in this regard. (7) Generally, food was considered TOO CHEAP in Switzerland. Measures aiming at setting the TRUE COST OF FOOD, such as a CARBON TAX, should be introduced. However, the participants warned that it should be accompanied by a compensation mechanism for low-income citizens. In addition, some participants pointed out that this tax will not have the expected effect on citizens who can pay for it. They also debated if such measures should apply only to Swiss products, or as well to importations, and how the UN could play a role. Overall, the actors along the value chains should have a fair remuneration. (8) In several groups, DATA were considered insufficient, or uneasily available, and TRANSPARENCY lacking. As a consequence, participants stressed the need for more informed and evidence-based decisions and actions. (9) A limiting factor for FOOD RESCUE are the buyers and the complex logistics. If SURPLUSES are sold through alternative channels, this can result in a reduced demand on the "usual" market. Finally, even though the PROCESSING of surpluses is currently not profitable, it can contribute to raise awareness. Read less

TOPIC 8: ENTREPRENEURSHIP, INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY This group discussed how to make the agri-food sector more sustainable, entrepreneurial and innovative, while considering its know-how and the quality of its products, applying results from scientific research and development, using the latest technologies, benefitting from digitalisation, being future-oriented and ensuring food security and nutrition. I. PRIORITY ACTIONS (1) THERE IS A NEED FOR REACHING EVERYONE, also those not already sensitised. This can be done through AWARENESS RAISING and CHANGES IN THE FOOD ENVIRONMENT. No lo... Read morenger offering non-sustainable products, labelling products in terms of sustainability and true cost accounting, organising exhibitions/informative events, creating campaigns to support the consumption of locally produced food and educating people about the recommendations of the Swiss Food Pyramid can be crucial steps. (2) Often, farmers do not perceive actions and measures as opportunities but as a threat to their livelihoods. In order to achieve transformation in agriculture and trade, we need SOCIAL INNOVATION, INCENTIVES AND DIRECT CONTACT WITH FARMERS. (3) BETTER FRAMEWORK CONDITIONS ARE NEEDED at all political levels. Although there are many good initiatives at grassroots level, the political framework often has its limits (for instance: in the area of spatial planning, availability of subsidies). So that a transformation is enabled also from a financial perspective, investments from banks are pivotal, and new markets and value chains need to be generated. (4) A lot is happening at the COMMUNAL LEVEL. This shows that the transformation of food systems is a cross-sectoral challenge, not just an agricultural one. URBAN AND RURAL views need to be included equally. There is a lack of structure for exchange between cities. The federal government could promote such an exchange. (5) CREATING DIALOGUE FOR AN OVERALL POLICY ABOUT FOOD SYSTEMS: there is the need for a bundle of actions across the food system, where science and civil society are included and in exchange with practice. Participants mentioned the importance of the results of the Swiss National Research Programme "Healthy Nutrition and Sustainable Food Production" (NRP 69). The second stage of the National Food Systems Summit Dialogue (FSSD) of Switzerland, the so-called “City Dialogues”, which will allow for an increased exchange between cities, and the national campaign against food waste will highly contribute to this. (6) There is a need for a STANDARDISED MONITORING & EVALUATION AND REPORTING SYSTEM for food and biodiversity, which allows the financial sector to analyse potential beneficiaries, similar to what is being done for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This would help banks assess which companies to support. II. POTENTIAL CHALLENGES (1) There is a lack of structure for EXCHANGE BETWEEN CITIES. (2) BETTER FRAMEWORK CONDITIONS ARE NEEDED at all levels (federal, cantonal, communal) to enable transformation, in particular for responsibility and financial reasons. (3) Participants were of the opinion that lately, POLITICAL DISCUSSIONS concerning food systems, agriculture and environment had been frustrating. There is a need for a change towards a holistic food systems approach in order to actually generate solutions. (4) A large part of food is IMPORTED. How can you influence production in the countries of origin? That is much more difficult than changing domestic production. (5) The AFFORDABILITY of healthy and sustainably produced food is a challenge. Read less

TOPIC 7: SOCIO-ECONOMIC DIMENSIONS OF THE AGRI-FOOD SECTOR In this group, stakeholders discussed how actors along the food value chains could benefit from a fair distribution of the value added and decent employment conditions, in Switzerland and abroad. I. PRIORITY ACTIONS (1) TRANSPARENCY should be promoted along the value chains. Existing measures with regard to consumers could be further developed. This should include measures taken by the Federal Office for Agriculture. All costs – and thus the prices along the value chains – should be disclosed. The resulting AWARENESS could steer co... Read morensumption in a more sustainable direction. Measures included: DIGITALISATION (platforms for the dissemination of information); blockchain; “radical-local” or solidarity agriculture; or international partnerships. However, various participants considered these measures not sufficient, as (too) many consumers are not enough sensitised, or simply cannot afford it FINANCIALLY. (2) In setting the TRUE COST OF FOOD, we would take into account often neglected costs, such as the unpaid work in production. This could create INCENTIVES to optimise our impact. Adjusting pricing could lead to a REDISTRIBUTION of these costs and stimulate a more sustainable consumption. (3) The transformation of our food systems – though necessary – triggers fear among actors. So-called "EXPERIMENTAL LABORATORIES", through testing new economic models and promoting dialogue, could help alleviate it. These labs should be better supported financially, and their conclusions could be DISSEMINATED. (4) The stakeholders agreed that PRODUCERS play a central role in sustainable food systems, and that they should be further EMPOWERED. At national level, they could implement a “radical-local” approach to better network and act together, and cooperatives with their own brand that would improve their negotiating position vis-à-vis wholesalers and retailers. In addition, direct payments and subsidies could be re-oriented to support more sustainable food systems. At international level, the profitability of cultivation could be strengthened through a transfer of know-how and a larger access to market, and facilitated through innovation. Policy-makers should seek dialogue with governments and producers in the countries from which goods are imported. (5) Finally, the participants shared the view that Switzerland is well-positioned in SCIENCE in general, but could do still more in RESEARCH AND INNOVATION. The location of research is an important competitive advantage, which should be promoted. There are already well-established synergies between research and business. II. POTENTIAL CHALLENGES (1) The RIGHT TO FOOD / ACCESS TO FOOD FOR ALL was confronted to PROFITABLE PRODUCTION. Direct payments to producers could be re-thought, to become more sustainable incentives, and COHERENCE BETWEEN POLICIES relating to food is needed. The participants also criticised the effect on prices induced by intermediaries and retailers (food, inputs and means of production). (2) In terms of DIETS, the group was under the impression that the criterion of HEALTH was often set against that of SUSTAINABILITY, while it should not be the case. In addition, they noted that subsidies are given to foods such as sugar and meat, which can be seen as bad incentives. (3) Finally, a trade-off was pointed out between RAPID TOP-DOWN transformation, FREE MARKET and decision-making within the SOCIETY. Major change must be supported by the population at large. Read less