Food Systems For Nutrition Innovation Lab

AGCI Workshop: Reducing Food Loss and Waste – Dual Impact Actions to Address Climate Change and Improve Nutrition

Aspen Aspen, CO

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: 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. […]

Scalability Assessment Workshop: Nepal

Kathmandu, Nepal Kathmandu

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. […]

Scalability Assessment Workshop: Malawi

Lilongwe, Malawi Lilongwe

Malawi, 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. […]

Webinar: Bridging Food Security, Nutrition, and Health Issues

Webinar

Webinar Description: This webinar addresses two critical aspects of public health and nutrition: the impact of climate change on food security and crop nutrition, and enhancing nutrition, health, wellness, and quality of life through integrative approaches. The webinar explores how environmental temperature changes affect crop yield, nutrient content, and the spread of foodborne and waterborne […]

2024 Malawi Productivity and Agricultural Commercialization Conference (MAPCC)

Lilongwe, Malawi Lilongwe

In September 2024, FSN-IL collaborated with the the Ministry of Agriculture in Malawi, the Malawi National Planning Commission (NPC), the MwAPATA Institute, and others to co-host the 2024 Malawi Productivity and Agricultural Commercialization Conference (MAPCC). The theme for this year's conference was "Transforming Agrifood Systems to Generate Wealth for All." Over the course of the […]

Annual FTF Innovation Lab Council Meeting

Washington, DC Washington, DC

Translating Research to Action: Innovation Lab Influence in Policy and Program Design for Effective ScalingAt this year’s annual meeting, we will discuss how the theory of change espoused by the FTF Innovation Labs translates into expected outcomes, as well as localization approaches, successes and opportunities for improvement, and what types of support structures are needed […]

Annual Partners Meeting 2024

Washington, DC Washington, DC

2023-2024 Recap: In-Country BriefsThe goal of the Annual Partners meeting is 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 solutions around food systems for nutrition Highlight and share progress on new activities relating to research for development (R4D), […]

Unlocking Potential: Diverse Careers in Global Food Systems

Webinar

Webinar Description: Are you ready to explore the thrilling world of global food systems? Join us for an eye-opening webinar where our expert panelists will unveil diverse career paths that span the globe. Gain unique insights from both domestic and international perspectives, and discover opportunities in food systems, cutting-edge research, and international development. Whether your […]

Growing Futures: Agricultural Education from Kindergarten to College

Webinar

Webinar Description: Thank you to everyone who joined us for an insightful webinar exploring the vital role of agricultural education from 4-H programs to university extension initiatives. This event featured two distinguished speakers: Jill Bramble, the President of the National 4-H Council, who shared how youth development programs cultivate leadership and practical skills in agriculture, […]