🌍At #ARFSD -10 #SDG 2 meeting, the Hub's Khaled Eltaweel reports on Africa's #FoodSystems : 49 countries with National Convenors, 42 national pathways, & 20 action plans. Next: enhancing alignment between #ClimateAction and food systems to accelerate #SDG & #ParisAgreement goals.

Investing in youth and women is investing in future food security 👩‍🌾👨‍🌾The #Africa Regional Progress Review showcases efforts to engage these key stakeholders in dialogues with leaders and experts, driving forward a more inclusive approach to #FoodSystems transformation.

The #Africa Regional Progress Review spotlights the importance of Indigenous food and local crops like maize, wheat, rice, and cocoa in transforming #FoodSystems for better nutrition and sustainability. 🌽🌾

🤝Partnerships in action in #Africa ! Countries report significant support from the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub Hub, Food and Agriculture Organization, World Food Programme, International Fund for Agricultural Development, UN Environment Programme & #FoodSystems Ecosystem of Support in implementing national pathways, highlighting the importance of technical expertise & international collaboration.

💬 Insights from our #Africa Regional Meeting: Addressing #ClimateChange is essential for transforming #FoodSystems 🌱The Hub's Convergence Initiative helps align national food strategies with climate policies, fostering effective multi-stakeholder collaboration🤝

Hub Director @StefanosFotiou at #YLPfoodsystems workshop for #AsiaPacific : 'To drive #FoodSystems transformation, understanding vested interests & methods to boost institutional change is crucial.' Preparing young leaders to spearhead sustainable solutions. 🌾🏛️

Warm congratulations to the team of UN Food Systems Coordination Hub Stefanos Fotiou ,the UN #development system should have more “institutional innovations” like yours..you break the silos and concretely support National Pathways in implementing #FoodSystems Transformation measures.

At the #YLPfoodsystems workshop in Bangkok, participants delved into the role of data and evidence in addressing current #FoodSystems challenges. Through collaborative discussions, they reflected on the root causes of unsustainable practices in the region. 🌾🤝

At the Africa regional progress review, Ibrahim Mayaki highlights major shifts in Africa’s food priorities—now focusing on food sovereignty and a whole government approach. A strong call for institutional reform and regional strategies for broader #FoodSystems transformation. 🌍

At the Africa #FoodSystems Progress Review, Cristina Duarte highlights the critical link between energy access & food security in Africa:💡🌾 'Unlocking energy finance is essential for transforming food systems, supporting development goals & achieving macroeconomic stability.'

💬Hub Director @StefanosFotiou highlights Africa's pioneering efforts in #FoodSystems transformation at regional & national levels. 'The first steps of transformation at the country level are visible, with the potential to upscale, guiding our path to the #UNFSS2025 Stocktaking.'

✅Khaled Eltaweel of the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub Hub reflects on progress since #UNFSS 2021: The journey towards #FoodSystems transformation has matured, reaching a higher level of political commitments. Acknowledging its essential role in achieving the #SDGs is a significant leap forward.

At the #Africa Regional Progress Review, 🇪🇹 Ethiopia showcased an exciting agricultural milestone, achieving wheat self-sufficiency through strategic policies and investments 🌾. Inspiring progress in #FoodSystems transformation towards #ZeroHunger and the #SDGs .

At the #YLPfoodsystems workshop, Sridhar Dharmapuri from FAO Asia Pacific highlights that 14% of the world's food, valued at $400 billion, is lost annually before reaching stores, with another 17% wasted by retail and consumers. This could feed 1.26 billion people each year. 🌾🗑️

The Food Systems Transformation Progress Review (National Convenors) Meeting at #UNECA , on margins of #ARFSD -10, underscored facts that Africa is not on track to achieve #SDGs & #FoodSystems is one of the entry points to realise the SDGs in #Africa .

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At #YLPfoodsystems , Kaosar Afsana from our Scientific Advisory Committee emphasizes the need for #SystemsThinking to tackle #FoodSystems complexities. 'To accelerate transformations, we must recognize interconnectedness & understand system dynamics. Youth engagement is vital.'💡

Hub Director @StefanosFotiou at #YLPfoodsystems workshop: 'For #FoodSystems transformation, we need a clear process complemented by new ideas 💡, youth activism 🤝, and corporate accountability 💼, aiming for institutional change in both public and private sectors.'

The Food systems transformation review meeting at the pre #ARFSD10 kicked off at the #UNECA , #Ethiopia .

Food and Agriculture Organization's Chimimba David Phiri & ECA DES Antonio Pedro highlighted the role of #Science , Technology & #Innovation to speed up Africa's Food systems transformation.

Martin Hoppe from Bundesentwicklungsministerium, donor of the #YLPfoodsystems program, expressed commitment to hearing from our youth participants: 'We don’t want to lose sight of reality, we want to learn from you.' He encouraged young minds to speak up and impact global food policies. 🗣️🌍

Excited to launch the #YLPfoodsystems workshop in #Bangkok today! Supported by Bundesentwicklungsministerium, in partnership with FAO Asia Pacific & Wageningen U&R, we're uniting young leaders from across #AsiaPacific to transform #FoodSystems . 🌾🌍 Ready for a week of impactful learning and innovation!