HLPE-FSN report Strengthening urban and peri-urban food systems to achieve FSN

The High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition (HLPE-FSN) launched its report “Strengthening urban and peri-urban food systems to achieve food security and nutrition, in the context of urbanization and rural transformation” on Tuesday 2 July 2024.
In an era in which almost 80 percent of the global population resides in urban and peri-urban (U-PU) areas, understanding and addressing the complexities of U-PU food systems is more critical than ever.
This groundbreaking report challenges prevailing narratives and provides an in-depth analysis of the unique challenges and opportunities in these areas. It shows how U-PU areas profoundly impact food systems, influencing production, distribution and consumption patterns worldwide.
The report emphasizes the need for equitable, accessible, sustainable and resilient food systems, for the realization of the right to food. The report also stresses the importance of multilevel, multilateral and multi-actor governance and highlights the intricate linkages between food systems and other critical systems related to water, energy and mobility.
With action-oriented policy recommendations, this report is an essential tool for policymakers, researchers and stakeholders dedicated to ensuring food security and nutrition in the context of rapid urbanization.
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