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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In June 2024, FSN-IL collaborated with the Aspen Global Climate Institute (AGCI), the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture/National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA/NIFA) to co-host the "Reducing Food Loss and Waste: Dual Impact Actions to Address Climate Change and Improve […]
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. […]
Nepal, like many low-and-middle income countries, faces significant challenges in ensuring access to safe, nutrient-rich perishable foods across its diverse food systems. As the country aims to overcome challenges related to food security, nutrition, and sustainability, it becomes crucial to explore scalable innovations across the food systems that can address these challenges effectively and sustainably. […]