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Advancing Next-Generation Global Food System Scenarios
What if the future of our food system looks nothing like what we’ve imagined so far? Our recent report “Food systems of the future” examines how foresight studies are shaping our view of what’s to come. It reveals the urgent need for a new wave of forward-thinking work that dares to imagine fundamentally different food system configurations.
Date Published: May 2025
Authors: Bhawana Gupta, Monika Zurek
Modelling Jordan’s Food Future: Highlights from AgMIP10 workshop in Mexico
In early April 2025, I had the opportunity to attend the 10th Global Workshop of the Agricultural Model Intercomparison and Improvement Project (AgMIP10) in Texcoco, Mexico. The event brought together a vibrant international community of researchers dedicated to advancing the intersection of agriculture, climate change, and food systems transformation.
Date Published: April 2025
Author: Marcos Esau Dominguez Viera
From Insight to Impact: Reflections Ahead of 5th Global Foresight4Food Workshop
As we approach the 5th Global Foresight4Food Workshop in Jordan, I find myself reflecting on what it truly means to transform our food systems—and what role foresight can play in helping us get there, says Bart de Steenhuijsen Piters, Senior Scientist Food System at the Wageningen University and Research and Foresight4Food FoSTr programme Facilitator.
Date Published: April 2025
Author: Bart de Steenhuijsen Piters
Harnessing Foresight for Food Systems Transformation: Reflections from the D4N Conference in South Asia 2024
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.
Date Published: February 2025
Author: Mohammad Monirul Hassan
Power of Foresight: Supporting Implementation of Food Systems Transformation Pathways
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.
Date Published: February 2025
Author: Bram Peters
Exploring the future of food systems in Jordan
FoSTr team participated in the next phase of Jordan’s journey toward food systems transformation as part of the Foresight4Food Initiative. This significant step brought together around fifty key stakeholders on November 11 to discuss strategies for accelerating change.
Date Published: December 2024
Foresight for Food Systems Change – Shaping the UNFSS Plan of Action in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is working to develop it’s Food Systems Transformation Action Plan. This will be presented during the United Nations Food Systems Summit Plus 4 Stocktaking event. On November 6 and 7, Foresight4Food collaborated with GAIN Bangladesh to host a workshop on how foresight could contribute to the development of the Action Plan.
Date Published: December 2024
Author: Zoë Barois
Foresight Accelerating Food Systems Transformation Pathways
The FoSTr programme, led by Foresight4Food, is now two years into its journey of helping shape more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient food systems.Since its commencement, we have seen tremendous strides in advancing the key objectives of the FoSTr programme across multiple fronts. This blog highlights the progress and impact of the FoSTr programme and the exciting path ahead.
Date Published: October 2024
Author: Arfa Mirza
Preparing for the future: enhancing capabilities for foresight and systems practice in the Hindu Kush Himalaya
The workshop brought together a group of 35 development practitioners from across the Hindu Kush Himalaya region, including participants from Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Pakistan. The focus was on how to
Date Published: August 2024
Author: Jim Woodhill