VIRTUAL UNEP event: Transforming Food Systems for nature and people - making changes happen

4-6 October 2021. Nature for Live by UNDP and UNEP

The Nature for Life Hub 2021 | Day 2 – Session 2: Transforming Food Systems for nature and people - making changes happen

This day focused on the need to transform how we grow and trade in commodities, especially those commodities that have the biggest impacts on the planet, and on the need to reposition communities at the heart of sustainable production.

Session 2.1 Transforming food production systems

• Future proofing our food with climate-resilient, regenerative food systems
• Indigenous food systems

Session 2.2 Transforming Food Systems for nature and people - making changes happen

1. Solution 1: Repurpose agricultural subsidies
2. Solution 2: Transition to deforestation-free and conversion-free supply chains
3. Solution 3: Restore degraded soils for food production
4. Solution 4: Transform agricultural innovation for people, nature and climate
5. Solution 5: Food systems transformation at landscape and seascape level
6. Solution 6: Mobilizing key actions for climate, biodiversity, and land

Session 2.3 Shifting the balance: Putting communities at the center of sustainable production

• On solid ground: Global commodities, sustainable communities
• Small is beautiful: Catalyzing inclusive, nature-positive small businesses
• Nature for shared prosperity: Nature-positive community enterprises

Relevant Resources

Session 2.1

• Agrilinks: Crops to End Hunger: Accelerating Seed Delivery through Sustainable Seed Systems
• CivilEats:The Food System’s Carbon Footprint Has Been Vastly Underestimated
• The New York Times: This is our time to get food systems right
• UN Food Systems Summit: Laying Down Tracks
• reNature generates first Agroforestry carbon credits in Brazil with Rabobank

Session 2.2

• BCG: The Biodiversity Crisis is a Business Crisis
• UNDP: High-Level Report Launch: “A multi-billion-dollar opportunity: Repurposing agricultural support to transform food systems”
• WWF International: Deforestation & conversion-free supply chains: A guide for action
• Global Landscapes Forum: Deforestation-free supply chains: How you can contribute to make your company more sustainable
• The Accountability FrameworkWorld Agroforestry: Healthy soil is key for functioning ecosystems
• Multi-stakeholder Collaboration for Systemic Change - Good Growth Partnership
• Four Dimensional Systemic Change, Alignment and Connectivity in Reducing Deforestation
• Value Beyond Value Chains: Guidance Note for the Private Sector
• Local communities are key to equitable, sustainable food systems

Session 2.3

• Green Economy Coalition: Fair Trade isn't just about coffee. It's a roadmap for economic revolution
• UNDP Green Commodities Programme: Good Growth Conference 2021
• UNDP Serbia: How can Serbian SMEs grow to be more resilient to shocks in the future?
• UNCTAD: MSME Day 2021
• World Fair Trade Organization: Build Back Fairer Statement
• Global Opportunities for Sustainable Development Goals: Innovative solutions for MSMEs in a green recovery
• Circular Economy Business Strategies - The Switchers
• Business Call to Action: Annual Forum
• Bio-Trade Knowledge Sharing and Self-Assessment Tool