Cuba’s journey to becoming a global leader in organic agriculture
This case study explores Cuba’s journey to becoming a global leader in organic agriculture through the Farmer-to-Farmer Agroecology Movement (MACAC).
Topic: Systems Thinking
Hivos: Sustainable food projects as a way to spark global change
This case study highlights the work of Hivos, who support individuals and communities to develop their own strategies and solutions that fight for social and environmental justice—including food justice.
Organic Valley: Building a future that puts family farms first
This case study explores how a group of seven farmer founders created Organic Valley, an independent, farmer-owned cooperative.
Zero Waste San Francisco: A food systems approach to waste management
When San Francisco started to reimagine its waste management system, city officials knew that food waste needed to be a central pillar in their plan. It was 2003, and the American city had just released its comprehensive Environment Code. Alongside was an ambitious but exciting goal: to become zero waste by 2020. “Zero waste is … Continued
Healthy Food Systems | For People, planet, and prosperity
04 June 2021 | 13.00 – 15.00 CEST **Watch the recording of this session on YouTube** Translated audio files of the dialogue in 6 UN languages Speakers in this Independent Dialogue will explore how a new narrative about food systems can be used to stimulate transformative action and deliver better outcomes for human, animal, and … Continued
Solving Problems vs. Problem Solving?
Now is the moment to build our problem-solving muscle and effectively navigate a complex, unpredictable future of food together.
DISCUSSION PAPER: 7 CALLS TO ACTION FOR FOOD SYSTEMS TRANSFORMATION
25 February 2021 This discussion document 7 Calls To Action for Food Systems Transformation draws upon work commissioned from seven colleagues to help establish a baseline understanding of the 7 Calls to Action, which we believe are critical pathways for creating a better future of food. This draft document helps to identify where the potential … Continued
RUTH RICHARDSON APPOINTED CHAIR OF THE UN FOOD SYSTEMS SUMMIT CHAMPIONS NETWORK
Ruth Richardson, Executive Director of the Global Alliance for the Future of Food, has been appointed Chair of the Multi-Actor Food Systems Champions Network for the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit. Known as the Champions Network, the multi-actor network will be responsible for providing counsel to the Action Tracks by identifying gaps and key issues, … Continued
Brazil’s social gastronomy movement expands to home kitchens
This case study highlights Gastromotiva Brazil, who uses education and the power of food to create a more inclusive and equitable society.
Lagos Food Bank: Serving up food security and economic empowerment
Through its work, the Lagos Food Bank Initiative tackles both long-term nutrition and economic empowerment in Nigeria.
