Launch of the Scientific Advisory Group of the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub

17 to 21 October 2022. Building on last year’s success, this year the World Food Forum's (WFF) flagship event comprised the WFF Global Youth Forum, the FAO Science and Innovation Forum and the FAO Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum. These three interlinked fora advanced bold and actionable solutions to catalyze the transformation of our agrifood systems in light of the current challenges and crises, highlighting the importance of collaboration between the current and next generation and their combined ingenuity in science, technology and innovation – and investments in key areas of food and agriculture.

1. The WFF Global Youth Forum focused on the theme “Healthy Diets. Healthy Planet.”, raising young people’s awareness of the connection between climate change and access to safe and nutritious food and healthy diets, to spark action.
2. The Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum provided a platform for national authorities, global and national public and private entities, along with multilateral development banks and donors to discuss opportunities to finance the Hand-in-Hand Initiative.
3. Finally, the Science and Innovation Forum highlighted the crucial role of science, technology and innovation in transforming our agrifood systems and explore scientific advances and the opportunities and risks associated with them. The Science and Innovation Forum promoted action on the FAO Science and Innovation Strategy that was endorsed by the FAO Council in June 2022. The goal is to help strengthen FAO’s support for Members to build efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems.

The recording of the WFF Global Youth Forum were made  available online 18/11/2022

19 October Highlight: Launch of Scientific Advisory Group of the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub | World Food Forum 2022

This event showcased transformative potential of specific science-based interventions, innovations and investment approaches that can support countries in the implementation of their national Agrifood Systems pathways within their overall efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. 

Agrifood systems leaders shared case studies, evidence and inspiring visions on how science, innovation and investments can generate multiple benefits for people, the planet and prosperity. 

The event featured the launch of the Scientific Advisory Group of the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub and will introduce the Youth and Indigenous Peoples focal points for the Hub.