Using foresight and scenario analysis for food systems change

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FoSTr Programme

The Foresight for Food Systems Transformation (FoSTr) programme provides a support facility for food systems foresight. The country-led, multi-stakeholder foresight process assists national food systems transformation in Bangladesh, Jordan, Kenya and Uganda. FoSTr supports the dialogue, analysis and understanding necessary for co-creating food systems of the future that are sustainable, healthy, equitable and resilient.

Why, What, and How: A Framework for Transforming Food Systems

What does food system transformation actually mean? In this blog, Jim Woodhill outlines a framework for thinking about food systems transformation. It is based on WHY change is needed, WHAT needs to change, and HOW change can be brought about.

Leaders Capacity Development Workshop in Naivasha

Leaders Capacity Development Workshop on Foresight for Food Systems Change aimed to develop a cohort and network of young leaders who can apply the foresight for systems change approach in their own working context, to help bring about the transformative changes needed for equitable and sustainable food systems.

What we offer

Foresight4Food provides a mechanism for better analysis and synthesis of key trends and possible futures in global food systems to support more informed and strategic dialogue between the private sector, government, science and civil society.

Latest News

New Foresight4Food Guide Empowers Stakeholders in Driving Food Systems Transformation
Foresight4Food is proud to launch the Foresight4Food Process Guide & Toolkit for Food Systems Change—an important resource designed to equip stakeholders with the tools, methods, and frameworks needed to imagine, explore and shape alternative food futures. This toolkit enables governments, researchers, civil society, and private actors to engage in evidence-based foresight, assess future risks and opportunities, and develop shared visions for just and resilient food systems.
Foresight Workshop Sparks Government Commitment in Future-Proofing Bangladesh Food Systems
A high-level workshop and training series held in Dhaka/ Gazipur, has marked a significant milestone in Bangladesh’s journey toward resilient, evidence-based food policy. Led by the Foresight4Food FoSTr programme, in collaboration with the Food Planning and Monitoring Unit of the Bangladesh Ministry of Food, and GAIN Bangladesh, the visit featured strategic meetings, capacity-building workshops, and a landmark declaration by the Ministry of Food to institutionalize foresight practice in policymaking.
Food Systems Experts to Converge in Jordan for Foresight4Food 5th Global Workshop
Over a hundred food systems experts and practitioners from around the world will gather in Jordan for the 5th Global Foresight4Food Workshop, from 15–19 June 2025. Under the theme “Foresight for Transformative Action in Food Systems: Leadership, Resilience and Regional Cooperation,” the workshop aims to confront the global food systems crisis...

Latest from the blog

Shifting Gears, Not Goals: Foresight4Food Remains Committed Amid Uncertainties
While the in-person workshop cannot proceed as planned, our work continues. The Foresight4Food team is actively exploring alternative formats to carry forward the goals of the workshop, including virtual sessions and co-creation trajectory, and hybrid brainstorming sessions.
Imagining the Future: Why Foresight Matters More Than Ever
The future is a mystery, full of uncertainties, risks and opportunities. Yet, humans and human systems have a remarkable ability to turn imagination into reality. In this landscape of uncertainty, foresight becomes an essential tool, helping us navigate what lies in the future. This is especially important when it comes to food systems transformation.
Creating a Common Understanding: The First Step Toward Food System Transformation
Asem Nabulsi —Foresight4Food FoSTr Programme Deputy Facilitator in Jordan—shares his perspectives on the critical challenges and emerging opportunities shaping global food systems. In this blog, he offers valuable insights into the urgent need for systemic change and highlights the powerful role foresight can play in building a more equitable, nutritious, and sustainable future.

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