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Welcome to NFP's latest newsletter! This special edition is dedicated to our flagship event—World Food Day, held on October 16, 2024. Inside, you'll find highlights and key moments from the event, showcasing inspiring dialogues, collaborations, and shared visions. Moving forward, we're even more energised by a renewed commitment to making a difference. As we shift our focus to the partnerships that will sustain these efforts, we're keen to bring different actors together in tackling crucial issues like sustainable agriculture, inclusive food systems, and resilience

– Communications Team @NFP

Reflecting on WFD2024

Strengthening Partnerships at NFP World Food Day 2024

NFP World Food Day 2024 brought together over 500 participants from around the globe. The event was a culmination of collaborative efforts offering a powerful moment for shared learning and collective action. We appreciate the participation and contribution to the rich diversity of discussions and interactions focused on the interconnected challenges of food system transformation.

Each session underscored the need for multi-stakeholder collaboration and knowledge exchange:

Impact Gallery: Using historical insights to inspire current efforts in reshaping food systems through partnerships and shared learning.

Smart Dialogue for Sustainable Livestock: Emphasizing collaborative tools, such as the Livestock Sustainability Assessment Tool (LSAT), to guide more sustainable decision-making in the livestock sector.

Tasting the Future: Highlighting the potential of salt-tolerant crops as a sustainable option in addressing global food security, in partnership with researchers and practitioners.

Mwenye Macho Haambiwi Tazama: A deep dive into the informal food economy and its essential role in inclusive, community-driven solutions.

Food Loss Cinema: Interactive films facilitated discussions on food loss in Kenyan avocado and dairy value chains, sparking collaboration on solutions for reducing waste.

Going True Priced Bananas: This session focused on fostering transparent and fair value chains, promoting sustainable business practices that benefit both farmers and the environment.

Unlocking Finance: Exploring how financial institutions and stakeholders can collaborate to drive systemic change in food systems through sustainable investments.

Pick a Side! Tough Choices in the Upcoming Food Security Policy: This debate launched a detailed version of the call to action that 95 organizations sent to the new Dutch cabinet. The session offered critical insights to guide discussions between our partners, Dutch ministers, and Parliament on the future of food security policy.

Harmony or Hurdles: Navigating Win-Wins for Planet and People: This live-recorded session, now available as episodes 3 and 4 of the People Planet Progress podcast, explored the challenges and successes of integrating socio-economic inclusion and environmental impact in food system transformation.

These sessions represent only a fraction of the dynamic discussions that took place at NFP World Food Day 2024. As more session takeaways, summaries, and follow-ups emerge, they will be shared on NFPConnects..

Looking Ahead

Looking Ahead: Sparking Collaboration Beyond NFP World Food Day

NFP World Food Day 2024 was a catalyst for new ideas, connections, and shared momentum. As we look ahead, the true value lies in the ongoing partnerships that will continue driving these efforts forward, tackling issues like sustainable agriculture, inclusive food systems, and resilience.

Since WFD24, NFP has joined other actors drawn from private sector, governments and civil society at COP16 in Colombia, contributing to, among others, discussions on biodiversity’s crucial role in food systems.

Looking further, join us on November 5th for the Network Briefing: Food Systems at UNFCCC COP-29, together with our partners, exploring the role of food systems in climate action.

We’re also pleased to announce the 2025 Food Systems Innovation Challenge, building on the momentum of Fruitastic 5’s recent win in combating food waste in Uganda.

On November 6th, we’ll join global leaders to discuss improving diets and nutrition through food systems, aligned with IFPRI’s 2024 Global Food Policy Report.

On Thursday, November 7th, the True Price Foundation and NFPare organising a session at Impact Fest in The Hague. This meetup, entitled"Beyond the Price Tag: Lowering the Social and Environmental Costs of Food" is an exciting opportunity to reach new audiences, expand our network and cultivate opportunities for more collaboration.

As we move ahead with so many important initiatives and partners, please join the community on NFPConnects to keep up with and participate in discussions. Only together can we drive the actions needed for healthier, more sustainable food systems.

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