Nutrition is a key issue for CIRAD, AFD and the European Union, which are working to better integrate this theme into the transformation of food systems. Malnutrition, in all its forms – whether undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies or obesity – has irreversible consequences on the physical and cognitive development of individuals, with direct repercussions on the well-being of populations and the economy of territories.
More than just a health issue, strengthening nutrition within food systems allows for the adoption of a global and systemic approach, in which agroecology plays a key role.
This side event highlighted the importance of transforming food systems for better nutrition, by demonstrating how agroecological practices can contribute to this. It was based on the presentation of a study conducted in Senegal by the Nutrition Research Facility (NRF), as part of the Knowledge and Research For Nutrition project funded by the European Union.
- Cecile Adam, livestock, health and phytosanitary risks, nutrition editor at the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs
- Arlène Alpha, researcher at CIRAD, NRF expert
- Ali Bety, project team manager at AFD
- Rachel Bezner Kerr, professor at Cornell University, NRF expert
- Jean-René Cuzon, project team manager coordinator at AFD
- Guy Faure, senior policy officer at the European Commission, INTPA F3
- Moustapha Seye, socio-anthropologist at LARTES-IFAN/UCAD, NRF expert
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