Food Systems Transformation Makes Progress at UN Summit; Advocates Win Commitment to the True Value of Food Thursday, September 23 – As the U.N. Food Systems Summit closed on Thursday, the Global Alliance for the Future of Food issued the following statement on behalf of Executive Director Ruth Richardson, who addressed delegates on behalf of the … Continued
Ahead of UN Food Systems Summit, Global Alliance Urges “Full and Unequivocal Commitment” To Measuring The True Cost of Food
Seven Calls to Action released in build-up to UN Food Systems Summit 2021, COP26, CBD COP15, and Nutrition for Growth.
The Global Alliance for the Future of Food welcomes the launch of “True Cost Accounting for Food – Balancing The Scale,” a new volume out today. Co-edited by Dr. Lauren Baker, Senior Director of Programs at the Global Alliance, Balancing the Scale is a comprehensive look at how True Cost Accounting is an effective tool … Continued
MEDIA NOTICE COVID RESPONSE CATALYZES LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS TRANSFORMATION New report spotlights the people transforming food systems in dynamic and creative ways Wednesday, 26 May — Today the Global Alliance for the Future of Food publishes Beacons of Hope: Stories of Food Systems Transformation During COVID-19. Drawn from different countries around the world, each initiative … Continued
The United Nations has announced today the composition of the Champions Network for the 2021 Food Systems Summit. Ruth Richardson, Executive Director of the Global Alliance for the Future of Food, has been invited to join the network, which consists of individuals and organizations from across food systems. Drawn from all regions of the world, the objective of … Continued
PRESS RELEASE NEW GUIDANCE ON GOVERNMENT ACTION FOR HEALTHY FOOD SYSTEMS LAUNCHED Urgent case for reforming industrialized food systems can be made on the grounds of protecting health, and leaders know it National governments called to radically change approach to policy and practice, building resilience and improving food security outcomes post-COVID-19 Case studies from around … Continued
Policymakers flying blind in action on biodiversity loss without full picture of food system impacts Simplistic yield-per-hectare productivity measures undermine long-term sustainability efforts Multi-capital “true cost” accounting framework provides a roadmap to action UN Biodiversity Summit an opportunity for transformative action on food systems Case studies from around the world show new assessment tools are … Continued
PRESS RELEASE FRAMEWORK LAUNCHED TO PUT SEEDS AT THE HEART OF ACTION ON BIODIVERSITY LOSS New framework launched to promote resilient seed systems and galvanize action on agricultural biodiversity during the climate emergency Benefits of resilient seed systems go beyond economic measure, supporting diverse cultural and culinary traditions, health and well-being, food sovereignty, agroecological landscapes, sustainable local economies, and more — say authors Strategic … Continued
PRESS RELEASE 21 INSPIRING EXAMPLES OF A SUSTAINABLE FOOD FUTURE A new research report – “Beacons of Hope: Accelerating Transformations to Sustainable Food Systems” – launched today by the Global Alliance for the Future of Food and Biovision Foundation for Ecological Development showcases 21 initiatives from across the world that are working in diverse ways to achieve … Continued
