Committee on World Food Security - CFS 52
- Rome, Italy, Global
The 52nd Plenary Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS 52) will be held from 21 to 25 October 2024 in Rome, Italy.All events
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United Nations Biodiversity Conference - COP16
- Colombia
At COP 16, governments will be tasked with reviewing the state of implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Parties to the Convention are expected to show the alignment of their National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) with the Framework. COP 16 will further develop the monitoring framework and advance resource mobilisation for the Global Biodiversity Framework. Among other tasks, COP 16 is also due to finalise and operationalise the multilateral mechanism on the fair and equitable sharing of benefits from the use of digital sequence information on genetic resources.
World Food Day
Global, Global
The world's farmers produce enough food to feed more than the global population yet, hunger persists. Up to 783 million people face hunger due to conflict, repeated weather shocks and economic downturns. This impacts the poor and vulnerable most severely, many of whom are agricultural households, reflecting widening inequalities across and within countries.
Summit of the Future
- New York , Global
The high-level event will bring together UN Member States, UN agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), civil society organizations (CSOs), academic institutions, the private sector, and youth under the theme, ‘Summit of the Future: Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow’. The Summit aims to forge a new global consensus on what our future should look like, and what we can do today to secure it.
Africa Food Systems Forum (AGRF)
- Kigali, Rwanda, Global
Africa’s Food Systems Forum- AGRF, is the world’s premier forum for African agriculture and food systems, bringing together stakeholders to take practical actions and share lessons that will move African food systems forward.
International Youth Day 2024
Global
International Youth Day is celebrated annually on 12 August to bring youth issues to the attention of the international community and celebrate the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society.
32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists
- New Delhi , India
The triennial International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE-2024), centred on the theme “Transformation Towards Sustainable Agri-Food Systems” is scheduled from August 2-7, 2024, in New Delhi, India. The conference offers a distinctive platform, providing a golden opportunity for agricultural academic institutions and researchers to convene in person, exchange knowledge, and actively contribute to the global agricultural research community. This International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE) flagship conference attracts about a thousand colleagues from around the world.
World Breastfeeding Week 2024
- Global
World-over, the first week of August is observed as ‘Breastfeeding Week’. This global campaign aims to raise awareness about breastfeeding and its advantages. World Breastfeeding Week, coordinated by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), revolves around strengthening the capacity of actors that protect, promote and support breastfeeding across different levels of society.
Improving Food Systems for Healthy Diets and Nutrition in Nigeria: Policies and Actions
Nigeria
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) – Nigeria office, in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Nigeria, is proud to announce the Nigeria launch of the 2024 Global Food Policy Report on Food Systems for Healthy Diets and Nutrition. This pivotal report highlights critical challenges and opportunities for transforming food systems to ensure sustainable, healthy diets for all Nigerians. In a country where malnutrition remains a significant concern and millions struggle to afford nutritious foods, the report's findings are particularly relevant. Drawing on extensive research from IFPRI and CGIAR, the report provides actionable policy solutions tailored to low- and middle-income countries, emphasizing improved diet quality, nutrition, and food system governance.
Fortifying Nations: Forging New Alliances for Food Fortification
Global
In this webinar, we will learn from the experience of advocacy coalitions in Bangladesh, Nigeria, and Ethiopia. Representatives from these efforts will discuss how they have pursued joint action on fortification in their countries, what they have learned from this work, and plans for the future, including plans to utilise the World Health Assembly resolution on food fortification and the global N4G Summit to strengthen national efforts through contributing to significant global moments. The workshop will be a great opportunity to discuss the theory and practice of advocacy for food fortification and strategies to accelerate progress in the coming years.