Food Systems Learning Journey
The A&FS Network decided to embark on a one-year journey - the Food Systems Learning Journey (FSLJ). From September 2022 to June 2023 it organized a series of regional (face-to-face) and global (online) sessions to discuss how we can have more sustainable and resilient food systems and how this will impact our strategic orientation and interventions.
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Boosting skills in Food Systems understanding and practice
Over the last few years, the concept of Food Systems has been gradually gaining visibility, resulting in the September 2021 UN Food Systems Summit. But what do we really mean by ‹food systems›? In the current context, how can we have more sustainable and resilient food systems, which allow for and encourage healthy and nutritious diets for all? And most importantly, how will this impact our strategic orientation and interventions?
It is to answer these questions, at a global level but also in a much more regionally anchored and operational manner that the AFS network has decided to embark on a one-year journey - the Food Systems Learning Journey (FSLJ). From September 2022 to June 2023, we will travel through different regions of the world, in order to:
- develop our understanding of and capacities in addressing food systems, and
- provide the tools and first steps to integrate this more holistic approach in our interventions, programmes and projects.
The FSLJ will provide participants with new knowledge and skills to analyse and understand regional food systems in consideration of interconnected thematic areas, such as climate, water, nutrition, disaster risk reduction and markets. With a broader knowledge of how food systems operate in various parts of the world, participants should also be able to apply new insights to their own projects and programmes in pursuit of food systems outcomes that enhance food security, environmental health and local livelihoods.
The FSLJ is available to all AFS Network members and anyone interested.
Sessions of the Food Systems Learning Journey
Food Systems Essentials – Launch of the Food Systems Learning Journey
Introduction on the structure and activities of the Learning Journey organized by the SDC Agriculture & Food Systems Network, keynotes by SDC management and a topical presentation of food systems concepts.
Food Systems – Framings, Boundaries, and thematic linkages
Expert: John Ingram, Associate Professor and Leader of the Food Systems Transformation Programme at the University of Oxford; Facilitators : Bruce Campbell & Stéphanie Piers, Food Systems Section and focal points for the AFS Network, SDC
Region N°2: MENA | Focus Water
In this session we will have a look at the relationship and related effects between Food Systems and Water in the MENA region.
Region N°1: West Africa | Focus Climate Change
In this session we will have a look at Food Systems in the region of West Africa and the impacts and interrelatedness of Climate Change on Food Systems
In the same session we will also learn more about Food Systems in the region of East and Southern Africa and how, through a Food Systems approach, better outcomes in nutritious diets for all have been and can be achieved in the region.
Region N°4: Asia | Focus Disaster Risk Reduction
Join this session to learn more on changing Food Systems in the Asian region and what implications we can draw for Food Systems in other regions.
Region N°5: Latin America | Focus Markets
Join this session to learn more on lessons learnt from the work in Food Systems in Latin America.
Food Systems – Resilience, Foresight and Scenarios
Experts: John Ingram, Associate Professor and Leader and Monika Zurek, Senior Researcher, Food Systems Transformation Programme at the University of Oxford Facilitators : Bruce Campbell / Stéphanie Piers, Food Systems Section & focal points for AFS NW
14 June 2023 , 9.30-12.30 / 14.00-16.30 CET
Technical Segment Working Sessions
interactive 2 half-day sessions, with ENG/FR/ESP translation available
15 June 2023, 9.30-11.00 / 15.00-16.30 CET
Summative Final Session
last global webinar with summary and closing speeches, 2 slots for all timezones, with ENG/FR/ESP translation available
Contact
Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC
Eichenweg 5
Switzerland - 3003 Bern