Engaging Science in Food System Transformation: Toward Implementation of the Action Agenda of the United Nations Food Systems Summit

Abstract

In the “Chair Summary and Statement of Action on the UN Food Systems Summit, " the UN Secretary-General emphasized the role of science for the transformation of the food systems. A “Food Systems Follow-up Coordination Hub” and “Country Level Platforms led by the (national) Government(s)" will lead the follow-up on the UNFSS Action Agenda. A community of science and knowledge organizations relevant to food systems research (food systems-relevant science landscape, FSSL) is envisioned to support the implementation of the agenda to transform food systems. This chapter outlines a concept for the contribution of science for implementation of the UNFSS Action Agenda at the national, regional, and global levels. The contours of the national-, regional- and international-level FSSL are outlined for engagement with policy and stakeholder communities. Also, a framework for mapping the national level FSSL for individual countries is exemplified.