Date – Wednesday, October 22, 13.30-14.45 CET 

Location – FAO Headquarters, Rome. & Zoom 

Registration Link - Meeting Registration - Zoom  

Organizers - UN Nutrition Secretariat; Coalition of Action on Healthy Diets from Sustainable Food Systems for Children and All (HDSFS); National Secretary for Food and Nutritional Security of the Ministry of Social Development and Assistance, Family and Fight Against Hunger (SESAN/MDS/Brazil); Comida do Amanhã Institute; World Food Programme; Colansa; United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP); Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV); Food and Agriculture Organization; International Fund for Agriculture Development

Organized by UN-Nutrition and the HDSFS Coalition the side event brings together experts, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss locally driven solutions that strengthen urban and peri-urban food systems and improve access to healthy diets. The discussion will focus on addressing the challenges of food insecurity, malnutrition, and environmental sustainability, particularly in fragile and socially vulnerable contexts. 

Participants will explore innovative initiatives and food policies from different regions that have been implemented in challenging settings to increase the resilience of food systems and promote nutrition-sensitive approaches. The session will highlight cross-cutting, multi-stakeholder strategies, strengthen territorial approaches, and showcase the role of local leadership and agency in shaping sustainable food systems. 

By presenting successful experiences and practical solutions, the event aims to inspire action towards inclusive, sustainable, and resilient urban and peri-urban agri-food systems. 

Find out more about CFS 53 side events here - CFS: Side Events