🌿 How can sustainable food systems help protect biodiversity? At #COP17 in Yerevan, Armenia, a high-level side event will explore how aligning food systems and biodiversity policies, strengthening partnerships and mobilizing finance can support implementation of the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. 📅 28 October | 13:15–14:45 📍 COP17 Blue Zone, Yerevan 💻 Hybrid participation available 🔗 Learn more: jointsdgfund.org/event/food-… 🤝 Co-hosted by the Government of Armenia, @FAO, @UNDP, @UNEP, @FoodSystems, @UNArmenia & @JointSDGFund #FoodSystems #COP17Armenia #Yerevan2026 #Biodiversity #KMGBF

🌱 At #WorldFoodForum, the Hub joined a roundtable on alternative proteins and sustainable #FoodSystems. 💬 The Hub's @nicoledepaula highlighted the importance of locally adapted solutions, dietary diversity and underutilized foods, particularly in developing countries.

🌎 At #WorldFoodForum, we explored how our Food Systems Window with the @JointSDGFund can work with @FAO's #HandInHand Initiative to advance investment in Latin America and the Caribbean. Joint Programmes in Chile, Colombia, Bolivia and the Dominican Republic show how countries are developing investment opportunities based on national and local priorities. Learn more: unfoodsystemshub.org/hub-sol…

🌱 “We cannot transform food systems without transforming the way we think, the way we relate to nature and each other.” At #CFS54, Bhutan’s Ambassador H.E. Tshering Lhadn highlighted how compassion can shape policy priorities and whose voices are heard.

🌱 At #CFS54, the @FoodSystems Hub joined Bhutan and @CoFSAlliance to explore how conscious leadership, values and relationships can strengthen #FoodSystems policies. 💬 “Policies are what connects us to each other, our environment, and what shapes our collective future.” – Carlos Watson, Director a.i., UN Food Systems Coordination Hub

🌱 Young people are already shaping #FoodSystems through advocacy and community action. At #WorldFoodForum, the Hub's @nicoledepaula moderated a discussion featuring alumni of our Youth Leadership Programme (#YLPfoodsystems), highlighting the importance of education, mentorship and youth participation in policymaking.

🥗 Youth voices are essential to better nutrition policies. 🤝 At #WorldFoodForum, the Hub's @nicoledepaula highlighted how our #YLPfoodsystems Youth Leadership Programme, new Toolkit and upcoming Youth Declaration Tracker support young people in shaping #FoodSystems policies. #YouthLeadership

💬 At #WorldFoodForum, the Hub's @nicoledepaula called for greater investment in women-led agribusinesses and meaningful participation in #FoodSystems policymaking. 🌱 Our Youth Leadership Programme, supported by @BMZ_Bund, is empowering the next generation of leaders, with young women making up 56% of its 2026–2028 cohort.

🌍 At the @SchoolMeals_ 3rd Ministerial Task Force Meeting, the @FoodSystems Hub’s Deputy Director, @LaraBlancoRothe, highlighted the role of #SchoolMeals in advancing #FoodSystems transformation, promoting healthy diets and strengthening local food systems. 💬 “School meals can shape children’s food preferences, promote healthier and more sustainable diets, and connect nutrition with local food production, while recognising women’s vital role in food systems.” 🔗 bit.ly/SMC3rdTF

🌍 Join us at #CFS54 for Convergence and Coherence in Action, a side event exploring how countries can better align food systems, climate, nutrition and environmental priorities to support resilient food systems and healthy diets. 📅 20 October | 13:30–14:45 CEST 📍 FAO, Ethiopia Room, Rome 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4egofpv Co-organized by the Swiss Federal Office for Agriculture, UN Food Systems Coordination Hub, Sustainable Food Systems Programme, FAO and Brazil's Ministry of Development and Social Assistance, with support from the UN-Nutrition Secretariat. #FoodSystems #CFS54 #GlobalGoals #HealthyDiets