Impact of COVID-19 on Food Systems: A Situation Report IV
- 02/12/2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is a multiplier of vulnerability, compounding threats to food security and nutrition (FSN), while exposing weaknesses in food systems. In response, the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) developed the Keeping Food Markets Working (KFMW) programme to provide targeted support to help sustain core food systems, workers, and markets during the COVID-19 emergency.
World Cities Day 2021
Online Webinar, Global
The United Nations General Assembly has designated the 31st of October as World Cities Day, by its resolution 68/239. The Day is expected to greatly promote the international community’s interest in global urbanization, push forward cooperation among countries in meeting opportunities and addressing challenges of urbanization, and contributing to sustainable urban development around the world.
Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day 2021
Online Webinar , Global
According to the data provided by the International Council for Small Business (ICSB), formal and informal Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) make up over 90% of all firms and account, on average, for 70% of total employment and 50% of GDP.
World Children’s Day 2021
Online Webinar, Global
World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day and is celebrated on 20 November each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare.
World Food Day 2021
Online Webinar, Global
Collective action across 150 countries is what makes World Food Day one of the most celebrated days of the UN calendar. Hundreds of events and outreach activities bring together governments, businesses, NGOs, the media, and general public. They promote worldwide awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and for the need to ensure healthy diets for all.
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Conference 2021
- Singapore , Singapore
The GFSI Conference is the annual rendezvous for everyone involved in advancing food safety and consumer trust worldwide, from industry leaders to academics, regulators, grassroots players and beyond.
EAT@Home - Side Sessions
- Online Webinar, Global
The Side Sessions will be organized as "deep dive" dialogues, consultations, webinars, etc. on specific topics within and across the five UN Food Systems Summit action tracks.
The Global Summit of the Consumer Goods Forum
- TBD, Global
The annual Global Summit is the CGF flagship event exclusively reserved for CEOs and C-level executives from our member companies. It is the place where retailers, manufacturers and their services providers come to discuss future business trends, network and share knowledge and best-practices for overcoming today’s most pressing challenges.
Committee on World Food Security- CFS 47
- Online Webinar, Global
In lieu of the Plenary, the Committee will organize a High-Level Virtual Special Event on Food Security and Nutrition, 08- 12 February 2020 to keep food security and nutrition front and centre on the global sustainable development agenda.