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The Bioeconomy and Food Systems Transformation: Food Systems Summit Brief prepared by Research Partners of the Scientific Group for the Food Systems Summit February 17, 2021
(2021-04-17)
The most widely recognized definition of bioeconomy was proposed in the Global Bioeconomy Summit 2018 framework: “bioeconomy is the production, utilization and conservation of biological resources, including related ...
The Role of Science, Technology and Innovation for Transforming Food Systems Globally: Food Systems Summit Brief Prepared by Research Partners of the Scientific Group for the Food Systems Summit April 2021
(2021-04)
Although much progress had been made in past decades, the prospects for food and nutrition security are now deteriorating and the converging crises of climate change and Covid-19 present major risks for nutrition and health, ...
Leveraging data, models & farming innovation to prevent, prepare for & manage pest incursions: Delivering a pest risk service for low- income countries: Food Systems Summit Brief Prepared by Research Partners of the Scientific Group for the Food Systems Summit April 15th, 2021
(2021-04-15)
Globally, pests (invertebrates, vertebrates, pathogens, weeds) can cause estimated annual losses of between 20- 40%, but higher losses are disproportionately experienced by many low-income countries as agriculture is the ...
The Transition Steps Needed to Transform Our Food Systems: Food Systems Summit Brief Prepared by Research Partners of the Scientific Group for the Food Systems Summit April 26, 2021
(2021-04-26)
Today’s food systems are asked to nourish the world’s growing population in ways that do no harm to either human or planetary health. However, the growing problems facing food systems now amount to a two-fold crisis. ...
Priorities for inclusive urban food system transformations in the Global South: Food Systems Summit Brief Prepared by Research Partners of the Scientific Group for the Food Systems Summit, May 10th, 2021
(2021-05-10)
This paper is concerned with: (i) challenges to food systems in Africa, Asia, and Latin America caused by urban development, (ii) how existing food systems respond to these challenges, and (iii) what can be recommended to ...
Delivering climate change outcomes with agroecology in low- and middle-income countries: evidence and actions needed: Food Systems Summit Brief Prepared by Research Partners of the Scientific Group for the Food Systems Summit, May 17, 2021
(2021-05-17)
Food systems need to meet food security, nutrition and environmental goals, especially in a world with growing demand and a changing climate. There is now broad consensus on the need to transform current food systems towards ...
A review of evidence on gender equality, women’s empowerment, and food systems: Food Systems Summit Brief Prepared by Research Partners of the Scientific Group for the Food Systems Summit, May 11th 2021
(2021-05-11)
Achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment in food systems can result in greater food security and better nutrition, and in more just, resilient, and sustainable food systems for all. This paper uses a scoping review ...
Financing SGD2 and Ending Hunger: Food Systems Summit Brief Prepared by Research Partners of the Scientific Group for the Food Systems Summit, May 11th, 2021
(2021-05-11)
Among the important tasks of the UNFSS is identifying ways to finance the transformation of the global food system. This report analyses options for financing a specific, but crucial, part of the overall food system ...
Marginal areas and indigenous people – Priorities for research and action: Food Systems Summit Brief prepared by Research Partners of the Scientific Group for the Food Systems Summit April 5, 2021
(2021-04-05)
Business-as-usual is not working. Marginal environments and the indigenous people who cultivate them have one thing in common – they are forgotten. This policy brief aims to tackle down challenegs and opportunities of ...
Food System Innovations and Digital Technologies to Foster Productivity Growth and Rural Transformation: Food Systems Summit Brief Prepared by Research Partners of the Scientific Group for the Food Systems Summit May 2021
(2021-05)
This brief looks at food system innovations and digital technologies as important drivers of productivity growth and improved food and nutrition security. The analysis emphasizes a mix of research feasibility and ...
