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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.
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A framework of different dimensions and approaches in foresight and how they relate to each other. This framework illustrates an integrated approach to foresight that builds on the latest insights in scenario and foresight research.
The Foresight for Food Systems Transformation (FoSTr) Programme supports participatory foresight and scenario processes in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
The Food Systems of the Future report provides a deep dive into the key drivers shaping global food systems, the uncertainties influencing their future trajectories, and the potential scenarios that can guide transformation efforts.
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The Foresight4Food Initiative and the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub are co-convening a two-day workshop at the FAO headquarters in Rome on January 30–31, 2025. The event will bring together global experts, national representatives, and key stakeholders to explore how foresight can drive transformative pathways in food systems.
Foresight4Food FoSTr programme conducted a pivotal in-country visit to Uganda, engaging key stakeholders in discussions about sustainable food systems. The visit, held in Entebbe and Kampala, involved collaborative efforts with various Ugandan ministries, organizations, and international experts to advance Uganda's food system agenda.
From November 4 to 8, 2024, the FoSTr programme conducted a pivotal in-country visit to Dhaka, engaging policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders in shaping the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) Pathway Plan of Action for Bangladesh.
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In December 2024, I had the privilege to participate in the Delivering for Nutrition (D4N) in South Asia: Connecting the Dots Across Systems conference, held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The event convened experts and stakeholders to tackle South Asia’s enduring nutrition challenges.
At the Power of Foresight Workshop experts and practitioners gathered to discuss how foresight can drive food systems transformation. Their insights reveal a crucial truth: the process itself— working with complexity, embracing inclusivity, diverse perspectives, and collective intelligence—is central to making real progress.
We brought stakeholders together in December 2024 to explore the above question, and to make a start to imagine different futures for the food system in Marsabit. Naturally, this involved a highly interactive discussion on the current food system and how we got to this situation - using a data walk with up-to-date data and analysis, as well as system maps.
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