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February 13, 2026Coalition of Action on Healthy Diets from Sustainable Food Systems for Children and All (HDSFS)

Advancing nutrition through agri-food systems transformation – Sierra Leone’s Feed Salone initiative

Sierra Leone holds substantial agricultural potential, underpinned by abundant water resources, fertile soils, and diverse agroecological zones. Nourished by seven major rivers and extensive inland valley swamplands, the country is well positioned to...

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February 3, 2026Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

“From being heard to being listened to”: Youth power as a systems change strategy

From Ecuador to Europe, young practitioners share their lessons on reframing markets, governance and knowledge structures, offering concrete pathways for agrifood systems transformation.

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December 17, 2025Coalition of Action on Healthy Diets from Sustainable Food Systems for Children and All (HDSFS)

Pakistan’s path towards healthier and more sustainable diets

Pakistan’s food system transformation journey is deeply rooted in its rich agricultural heritage. As one of the world’s top producers of wheat, rice, sugarcane and fruits, agriculture remains a cornerstone of Pakistan’s economy and rural livelihoods...

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October 21, 2025One Planet Network

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in the MENA Agro-Food Sector through Social and Technological Innovation
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July 25, 2025Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

The Alimenta Cidades (Feeding Cities) Strategy in Brazil: catalysing policy alignment from the municipal level

Brazil is one of the world’s largest agricultural producers and exporters, known for more than 30 years as a global leader in successfully implementing public policies to fight hunger and poverty, support family farming and promote food security and...

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July 9, 2025One Planet Network

International Youth Forum (5th Edition)
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June 30, 2025SFS-MED Platform

The digital journey in Mediterranean agrifood systems continues…

Discover more inspiring stories of transformation in the new version of “ Sustainable agrifood systems in the Mediterranean - Levers for transformation”!

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May 26, 2025Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Towards Greater Policy Alignment: Rwanda’s Food Systems Transformation Journey

What makes Rwanda’s experience in linking agendas for agriculture, nutrition, and climate particularly learn-worthy? As one of Africa’s most densely populated nations, Rwanda has taken bold steps to transform its food system through its first...

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January 23, 2025One Planet Network

SFS-MED Webinar: Coordinating local and national actions to reduce food loss and waste in Mediterranean cities
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November 18, 2024Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Joining forces to transform agrifood systems in the Mediterranean

SFS-MED partners launch new executive brief emphasizing opportunities for regional collaboration

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September 26, 2024One Planet Network

Global circularity initiative set to deliver 100 billion tons of material savings by 2050, slashing annual CO2 emissions by 6%

In a significant move towards accelerating the global shift to a circular economy, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the One Planet Network (OPN) have launched the "Global Circularity Protocol for Business (GCP) –...

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September 3, 2024World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)

Implementing GBF Target 16: Addressing biodiversity impacts of food consumption

Target 16 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) urges national governments to reduce the global footprint of consumption. With the food sector driving biodiversity loss globally, sustainable food systems must become a policy...

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