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At NFP we believe that by forging alliances across sectors, such as agriculture, health, education, and technology, stakeholders can leverage diverse expertise and resources to drive systemic change.

This month's stories exemplify NFP's strong and diverse partnerships that facilitate knowledge sharing, resource mobilisation, and coordinated action, paving the way for more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable food systems-which is essential for achieving the shared goal of a food secure and nourished world for all.

– Communications Team @NFP

UPDATES

Sweet Solutions for Salty Challenges

NFP took part in last month's NL economic mission to Vietnam, which convened 140 partners from logistics, water, and agrifood sectors. One highlight was the 10 year commemoration of the Strategic Partnership on Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security between the Netherlands and Vietnam, which included the launch of the EmpowerYouth4Food Campaign by Nuffic Southeast Asia, promoting the pivotal role of youth in food systems. NFP, one of the founding partners, contributed to the panel, alongside East-West Seed, de Heus, and Wageningen University & Research. NFP also moderated a salinity-themed panel during the Mekong Delta Business Forum entitled "Sweet Solutions for Salty Challenges" with contributions from RijkZwaan, Kim Delta, Tra Vinh University, and Land Water Food Consult.

More Information About the Salinity Session

The SeedNL podcast 'Getting it Right' is out!

This podcast mini-series is about navigating dilemmas and solutions in Plant Breeders' Rights and Farmers' Rights. It dives into how they are frequently framed as contradicting ways for how seeds are accessed, developed, sold and used. These rights and corresponding policies have a significant impact on the seed sector, and therefore also on food and nutrition security around the world. The series, available on Spotify and all major podcast directories, is moderated by Gigi Manicad, and features three experts - Bram De Jonge; Teshome Hunduma; Szonja Csörgő - who talk about their different perspectives on the discussion and find collaborative ways forward.

Visit the Podcast On SeedNL's Website

The 2024 Food Systems E-Course Takeways

Think of your work portfolio. And think of your expertise and interest in food systems transformation. Where and how can you make an influence? This was one of the many discussion points entertained during the food systems e-course organized by Netherlands Food Partnership (NFP) and Wageningen Center for Development and Innovation (WCDI) for a period of five weeks in February and March, 2024. 800 participants took part, selected out of 2200 registered applicants, from over 80 countries in the world. The e-course offered a systems thinking and systems dynamics approach on agriculture, food value chains, and food and nutrition security. It also presented skills and tools to transform food systems in an innovative, inclusive and sustainable way.

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Kenya Innovation mission explores livestock and alternative proteins.

Last month, the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, the Netherlands Enterprise Agency, and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Nairobi organized an Innovation Mission focused on livestock and alternative proteins. The mission helped identify challenges within the sector and inspired innovative solutions. Over the course of four days, representatives from Dutch companies, knowledge institutes, civil society organizations, and government officials, including NFP, visited various locations in Nairobi, Nakuru, and Eldoret. Their itinerary included visits to the Kenyan State Department for Livestock and the Rift Valley Institute for Science and Technology, as well as an insect farm (Fair & Sustainable) and agro-contracting service providers (Nondoroto Farms / Bles Dairies). Learn more about the takeaways and inspiration at the link below:

Report of Expert Workshop Operationalizing Healthy Diets

Advancing discussions on sustainable nutrition, The Netherlands Working Group on Nutrition (NWGN) and Netherlands Food Partnership (NFP) recently hosted an expert workshop in The Hague. With a focus on operationalizing sustainable healthy diets in the context oft climate change, the event provided a platform for robust discussions. Notably, the workshop emphasised the role of Animal Source Foods (ASF) in enhancing nutritional outcomes across low and middle-income countries (LMICs). By fostering dialogue and collaboration, participants explored pathways to promote resilient food systems prioritising human health and environmental sustainability.

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Start of the FSI Challenge

The Food System Innovation Challenge has officially commenced! This dynamic initiative aims to harness the creativity and passion of youth to drive positive change in food systems. Teams are now embarking on a journey to design and implement innovative projects addressing critical issues such as ecological sustainability, nutrition, and social inclusion. With access to support from influential stakeholders and guidance from universities, participants are poised to make tangible contributions to sustainable food systems. This initiative is supported by WUR, NFP, and several key educational partners in Asia, Africa and South America. Stay tuned for updates as these aspiring innovators work tirelessly to transform ideas into impactful solutions.

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Opportunities

We Would Like to Hear From You

NFP, together with CGIAR and WUR host the Delta After Talks to learn from the broader network about their experiences and expertise on topics related to the Deltas. Your experiences matter, and we're eager to learn from them. Let's ignite meaningful discussions together! ⬇️

Events

World Food Day 2024 will once again be held at the Rijtuigenloods in Amersfoort, The Netherlands.

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Arthur van Schendelstraat 500
Utrecht, 3511MH, The Netherlands