A review of more than 100 discussions out of more than 700 independent dialogues taking place globally found 10 common criteria for successful food systems transformation ahead of the Pre-Summit gathering in Rome.
Friday, June 9, 2021, ROME – More than 100 Independent Dialogues on transforming food systems worldwide have produced 10 guiding themes to support the outcomes of the UN Food Systems Summit.
Independent Dialogues, convened by any interested group on any topic, are one of three main components of the Summit Dialogues along with government-led Member State Dialogues and thematic Global Dialogues.
More than 10,000 people took part in the independent sessions that submitted feedback to the Summit by the end of May. Among the 10 common themes that emerged in a new synthesis report published today were diversity, equity, transparency, the need to shift perspectives, and the need to adapt solutions to local contexts.
“From discussions on the rights of women, youth, and Indigenous Peoples to support for small businesses and smallholders, the results of the Independent Dialogues show that we all share the same goal of a stronger, healthier, and more inclusive food system,” said Agnes Kalibata, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the 2021 Food Systems Summit.
“These 10 themes will offer vital guidance as countries begin to develop their national pathways towards transforming food systems and getting back on track to meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that will secure fundamental human rights for all.”
