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The Dialogue explored the theme of climate finance opportunities to foster forest-positive supply chains. This focus corresponds directly with Action Track 3 of the Food Systems Summit – Boost Nature-Positive Production. The Dialogue was guided by 4 expected outcomes: provide an overview of opportunities to use climate finance, including REDD+ results-based payment mechanisms, to develop forest-positive agriculture; provide an overview of how carbon finance can de-risk and incentivize private sector investment in forest-positive agriculture, conservation and restoration of forests; provide a... Lire la suiten overview of the innovative financial opportunities to improve access to forest-positive finance, including concessional finance and blended finance; share experiences and lessons learned from countries’ efforts to utilize climate and nature-based finance as a catalyst for scaling ups and implement forest-positive agriculture, and demonstrate how this supports national climate ambitions and transformational change. Lire moins

The government programs aim to inculcate healthy dinning from young. By increasing the accessibility of healthy food in school, students can start the habit of healthy consumption. Through offering grants, the government incentivizes businesses to reformulate their products and menu in attempt to increase the accessibility of nutritious food to the nation. By adopting the government initiatives, food operators can rethink and innovate new menu to excite its consumers. While ‘Work from Home’ has become the new norm and snacking at home becomes inevitable, food manufacturers can help the con... Lire la suitesumers in the portion control by ensuring that the products meet the nutritional standards. Food operators can review the current recipes and substitute the ingredients with other sources that are higher in nutritional content. With the increase in demand for quick meal options, the fast-food chains have been growing substantially. Even though they are often perceived to be ‘less nutritious’, they can still be consumed moderately by selecting the correct combination. Fast-food operators can also offer more options for the consumers such as pairing with food items such as salad for a set meal. Lire moins

Food manufacturers have been working on offering nutritious products to the consumers. By ensuring that the nutritional values of the products adhere to the global standards, consumers can make better choices and have a positive impact to both their health and well-being. The company emphasizes heavily on plant-based products since it promotes a sustainable consumption pattern. Some of the food operators have proven that nutritious food can remain to be tasty. The in-house dietitian can work closely with the Chef team to tweak both the ingredients and the recipe to ensure that the dishes meet ... Lire la suitethe dietary requirements of the consumers. Food operators are encouraging consumers to consume less animal protein, to move towards a plant-forward diet by replacing them with plant-based protein. However, this must be performed progressively since the population has been accustomed to animal protein. A good way to introduce plant-based protein is to incorporate them into local dishes since they are more widely acceptable. It is challenging for manufacturers to reduce the nutrients of concerns such as sugars and fats because of the limitations in the current technology. These nutrients have chemical properties that contributes to the food item. For instance, sugar allows ice cream to have its structure. Manufacturers will need the support from external parties to continue to offer nutritious food to the local community. Partnerships are essential to make this positive change. Partnerships can also be in the form of training to educate other food operators in promoting nutritious food. Lire moins

From the poll results, majority of the respondents pointed out that they have increased usage of food delivery platforms and a substantial number of audiences also practices cooking at home during the pandemic. Manufacturers pointed out that there is a surge in demand for products to improve personal hygiene and healthier foods, along with supplements. Nutritional supplements continue to be a fast-moving product during this period and consumers are constantly searching for food items that can increase their immunity, such as Vitamin C. Plant-based products has also become a trend as there is a... Lire la suiten increasing number of individuals who wants to be healthier and consuming in a sustainable manner. While food delivery is on the rise, many Singaporeans began cooking their meals as they get inspirations from social media platforms. This is also aligned with the poll results. Some of the food operators have already began emphasizing on nutritious food before the pandemic. While many may have put on weight during the pandemic, there is another group of people who started practicing a healthier lifestyle. Many realized the importance of nutritious food and there is an increased demand for vegetables, grains and plant-based food. However, there might still be a lack of food knowledge among Singaporeans. For instance, fruits are often perceived to be healthy but excess sugary fruit juices in actual, is not favorable to the body. The government took a well-rounded approach to bring the population towards a healthier nation. Food programs are targeted at children to adults and the seniors, specifically. For instance, food programs target at seniors emphasizes on increasing calcium and protein intake. The government also works with the manufacturers of packaged food to introduce the Healthier Choice Symbol program (HCS), which is widely recognized by the public. Moreover, the government also offers grants to food manufacturers and food operators to promote the research and development on nutritious food and encourage them to offer healthier food options. To reduce the sugar intake among Singaporeans, the government will be introducing new regulatory measures for pre-packed sugar-sweetened beverages which includes a grading system and advertisement restrictions. Lire moins

The survey conducted between 2019-2020 has shown that the number of chronic diseases in Singapore has rose compared to the last survey in 2017. The number of Singaporeans suffering from diabetes has increased to 9.5%, while 1 in 3 Singaporeans have hypertension and 4 in 10 have high blood cholesterol. Unfortunately, obesity rate across all age group has also risen, while majority were contributed by the male population. The focus of this independent dialogue seeks to understand the awareness of Singaporeans towards good nutrition and how the stakeholders in various industries can contribute to... Lire la suitewards building a healthier nation (Action Track 1). Lire moins

There is no specific diverged opinion on the theme

The outcomes are 1. All participants, mainly students and local people put forth their concerns about the awareness of various themes among people of civil society and particularly farmers and indigenous people. 2. Role of student youth is a major resource 3. Student youth can be game changer in food security process 4. Energetic youth are the need of the hour

The main findings are 1. Student youth are the backbone of any country 2. They should be empowered with proper knowledge and techniques 3. They should motivated properly 4. Student youth can be given priority in all decision making process

The major focus of this theme are 1. Proper database of Student youth across the Globe 2. Empowerment of Student youth in terms of Knowledge, sense of social awareness 3. Motivation of the student youths 4. scope for Agri-preneurship in addition to study 5. Involvement of student youth in every decision making process of Government

No specific divergence observed in the dialogue process

The outcome of the dialogue are 1. All participants lay stress on reuse of resources sustainably for a strong economy 2. In this process wastage will be less 3. The selection of waste material to be recycled should be carefully choosen so as to avoid any health hazards 4. More focus are given on recycle of nature based products 5. Circular economy is the need of the hour

As far as this dialogue is concerned farmers and agroecological researchers put forth their views on recycling of various agro-waste and other related items in a sustainable way so as to prevent loss of resources. As the data shows more resources are wasted than the production, so more focus was given on the recycling of useful portion of agro-resources for improving the circular economy.

The major focus of this dialogue are 1. on recycling of waste resources 2. improved technology to be developed Globally 3. Holistic selection of the waste resources to be chosen for recycling 4. To improve the economy of farmers 5. Policy to be framed by Government with regard to familiarize the circular economy

There are no specific diverged issues in this dialogue process.

The outcomes are 1. There should be PFT patent free technology transfer policy across the Globe in Agriculture, Climate change and food processing sector so that poor youth(men, women and PLD) can be benefitted and can empowered with updated technology in combating climate change issues in their agricultural production process.

The main findings is that all the findings/innovations/literature related to technology/research/achievements in academic and scientific arena should be available free for the local people involved in agriculture and other allied sectors. It should also be farmer friendly technology in simplified version for the empowerment of women and youth. They can also be economically strong which can prevent farmer suicide cases across the Globe due to climate change.

The major focus of this dialogue is to make available the technologies/research/ innovations from lab to land so that poor farmer can get a simplified technoligy for agricultural developments. Also the involvement of student youth in this process will surely give an opportunity for the student youth in inclusivity to eradicate Global hunger.

In this dialogue process there is no specific divergent issues as all agreed upon a common strategy for prevention of food loss by any means.

1 One outcome of this dialogue is to frame a common action for prevention of food loss and equitable livelihood 2. Another outcome is that NGO should involve in distribution of excess food that are being reported by rich people to poor and hungry people 3. There should education starting from School level about holistic consumption of food so that the children can act accordingly at their youth stage

The main findings are 1. All should take a pledge for sustainable consumption 2. Excess food should be distributed among poor and hungry people so as to achieve SDG1 and 2 3. A strong Policy to be framed in Government level for all offices/social gatherings/function organizers like marriage or any other related activities mentioning that no license will be given if they violate the guidelines of prevention of food loss.