Food Systems For Nutrition Innovation Lab

Annual Partners Meeting 2023

Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy 150 Harrison Ave, Boston

The goals of the meeting were to bring together FSN-IL consortium partners and collaborators to: Share progress and take stock of ongoing activities Further our strategic thinking and approaches around scaling actions around food systems for nutrition Explore potential new activities relating to research for development (R4D), human and institutional capacity development (HICD), and policy/business […]

Introduction to Urban Food Systems

Webinar

Access to webinar slides and the webinar recording can be found below!Webinar Description: The Food Systems for Nutrition Innovation Lab (FSN-IL) is a consortium led by Tufts University’s Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, funded under USAID through the Feed the Future Initiative. In target geographies of Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, the Lab’s […]

Delivering for Nutrition in South Asia Conference: Equity and Inclusion

Kathmandu, Nepal Kathmandu

In collaboration with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), CIGAR, and a range of regional and global organizations, the Food Systems for Nutrition Innovation Lab (FSN-IL) was pleased to be a co-host for the Delivering for Nutrition in South Asia: Equity and Inclusion conference on November 1-2, 2023 in Kathmandu, Nepal, and online.  This conference […]

Pursuing Food Systems Transformation Despite Financial Constraints

Webinar

Webinar Description: Leaders in all low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are facing an  immediate dilemma. The need to transform their food systems is growing ever more urgent to deliver on hunger and nutrition, climate change adaptation, and sustainability. Moreover, universal access to diets that are affordable, healthy, and sustainable is a prerequisite to deliver on […]

Innovation Council Regional Partners’ Meeting 2024 Nepal

Kathmandu, Nepal Kathmandu

Translating Research to Action: Opportunities for Evidence Based Scaling of Agri-Food Systems InnovationsThe Regional partner meeting focused on identifying opportunities and strategies for evidence-based scaling of agri-food system innovations (individually and/or in bundles). Scaling of innovations requires a shift to a systems perspective. Successful scaling thus needs the support of sound policies and a pro-active […]

Progress Towards Sustainable Healthy Food Systems in South Asia – A Regional Perspective Meeting

Kathmandu, Nepal Kathmandu

The U.S. National Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with USAID and Food Systems for Nutrition Innovation Lab, convened a dialogue of experts on sustainable and resilient food systems in South Asia. This dialogue aimed to inform regional policies that increase food security, promote economic growth, and overcome future natural and market shocks. The event gathered […]

Introduction to Circular Food Economy Workshop: South Asia

Kathmandu, Nepal Kathmandu

Waste is a human-made byproduct that is not in sync with nature; all natural systems are innately circular. Our linear economic module based on the take-make-discard approach, has been increasingly polluting the planet and infringing on our planetary boundaries. Switching to a circular economy provides a path towards economic and social wellbeing, while protecting and […]

Introduction to Circular Food Systems Workshop: Malawi and Mozambique

Lilongwe, Malawi Lilongwe

Waste is a human-made byproduct that is not in sync with nature; all natural systems are innately circular. Our linear economic module based on the take-make-discard approach, has been increasingly polluting the planet and infringing on our planetary boundaries. Switching to a circular economy provides a path towards economic and social wellbeing, while protecting and […]

National Consultation: Accelerating Food Systems Transformation in Malawi

Lilongwe, Malawi Lilongwe

In 2019, the United Nations (UN) Secretary General called for a global summit on the future of food systems. This UN 2021 Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) (hereafter called the “summit”) took place in Rome in September 2021. The summit was underpinned by an inclusive engagement process to deliver progress on all 17 UN Sustainable Development […]

Webinar: Spotlight on Community-Supported Agriculture

Webinar

Webinar Description: Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a transformative approach to local food systems that connects consumers directly to producers. This model promotes sustainable farming practices, enhances food security, and supports local economies. By participating in CSA programs, members gain access to fresh, seasonal produce while investing in the resilience and health of their communities. […]