food systems Archives

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Food Diplomacy

Food Diplomacy: Connecting Food Security, Food Sovereignty and the Right to Food

byDr. Inaya Ezzeddine - Member of the Lebanese Parliament

October 29, 2026

This article is part of Food Diplomacy Perspectives, an editorial series produced in partnership with the Food Diplomacy Network. Read ...

Vibrant assortment of packaged red, yellow, and green bell peppers at a market stall.

Expert Insight

The Unintended Ingredients of Modern Food Systems

byDr. James Swift - Research Fellow at Abertay Universityand1 others

October 28, 2026

Modern food production is, in many ways, a story of successful problem solving. As populations have grown and food systems ...

Food and Agriculture

The Emergence of a Practice: Introducing Food Diplomacy

byDr. Stefanos Fotiou - Founder and Executive Director at the FoodDiplomacy Network & Board Member at the Agricultural University of Athensand1 others

September 17, 2026

Food Diplomacy is the strategic use of dialogue, negotiation and political coordination to manage the geopolitical dimensions, interdependencies, tensions and ...

Health

The Global Fight Against Ultra-Processed Foods Is Gaining Momentum

byJosé Graziano da Silva - Director-General at FAO (2012-2019), Founder and Director of the Instituto Fome Zero, and Professor Emeritus at the University of Campinas

May 22, 2026

The global debate on food systems is entering a decisive new phase. For decades, international discussions about food focused only ...

Food and Agriculture

The Silent Decline of Soil Health: Implications for Climate and Food Security

byNmesoma Ezetu

March 24, 2026

A growing body of research suggests that climate change is both intensifying and accelerating. While much of the focus remains ...

Environment

Reimagining the Agreement on Agriculture

byInternational Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)

March 17, 2026

Food systems are under strain: aquifers are running dry, rivers are overdrawn, topsoil is disappearing, and nitrogen pollution is overwhelming ...

Food and Agriculture

Better Animal Health Is the Low-Risk, High-Reward Climate Investment We Need

byCarel du Marchie Sarvaas

November 26, 2025

Imagine if there was a way to reduce emissions from the meat, egg and dairy sector by nearly a quarter, ...

The Amazon rainforest is often called “the lungs of the world.” It produces oxygen and stores billions of tons of carbon every year. The Amazon rainforest covers more than 60% of the landmass of Peru. Photo Credit: USDA Forest Service / Diego Perez.

COP30

Inside COP30

byInternational Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)

November 10, 2025

The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) is taking place in Belém, Brazil, from November 10 to 21, 2025. ...

Biodiversity

COP30: Climate Extremes Are Already Impacting Food Yields Today

byThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

November 7, 2025

The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), taking place in Belém, Brazil, brings together world leaders, scientists, non-governmental organizations, and ...