Deep Dive Nutrition 2: Healthy diets for all - Driving behaviour change and strengthening sustainable food systems

In many low-income urban communities, access to affordable, diverse and nutritious food remains a major challenge, contributing to malnutrition and diet-related diseases. Promoting healthier dietary choices requires not only greater awareness and knowledge about nutrition, but also improved access to nutritious foods. Strengthening rural–urban food linkages and supporting agroecological production are therefore essential components of creating healthier and more sustainable food systems.

We are pleased to invite you to the second session of our Nutrition Deep Dive Series, focusing on how to promote healthy diets, raise nutrition awareness and encourage sustainable changes in dietary behaviours, particularly among vulnerable populations.

Drawing on experiences from the Urban Nutrition Project in Kenya, implemented by Biovision Foundation, the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, Feedback to the Future, and Diabetes Awareness Trust, this webinar will explore how nutrition awareness, behaviour change and community-based approaches can promote healthier diets while supporting sustainable food systems and rural livelihoods.

The discussion will focus on two key questions:

• How can we encourage lasting behaviour change towards healthier and more diverse diets?
• How can sustainable food systems improve access to nutritious food for low-income communities?

We are delighted to welcome three experts who will share insights from research, programme implementation and community-based practice.

Agenda:

• Welcome and Introduction
• Bridging Research, Communities and Agroecology for Better Nutrition
  Dr. Séverine Erismann, Biovision Foundation
• Transforming Food Environments for Healthier and More Sustainable Diets
  Dr. Céline Termote, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT
• Empowering Communities for Healthier Diets and Disease Prevention
  Hannah Kigamba, Diabetes Awareness Trust
• Q&A and Discussion
• Closing Remarks