United Nations Food Systems Summit aims to transform global food systems for sustainability and nutrition.

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The United Nations hosted the Food Systems Summit, concentrating on transforming global food systems to ensure food security, sustainability, and nutrition for all. This event brought together governments, businesses, civil society, and farmers, together with indigenous peoples and youth to discuss and develop plans to improve the world’s food systems. The background of the summit was rooted in the growing concerns about the current state of global food systems. Factors such as climate change, population growth, economic disparity, and the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted vulnerabilities in food production and distribution networks. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), nearly 690 million people were undernourished, while millions more suffered from various forms of malnutrition. A report from the World Food Programme (WFP) indicated that conflict, economic shocks, and environmental stresses were key drivers behind the alarming rates of food insecurity. These issues necessitated a colla
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