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    RUAF and Hivos are pleased to announce the launch of Urban Futures, a new global program working at the intersection of urban food systems, youth wellbeing, and climate action. Urban Futures will operate in intermediary cities in Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Zambia and Zimbabwe, supporting local partners and especially young people to drive more inclusive, climate-resilient […]

    January 24, 2023

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    ‘I believe there are many other priorities in my life besides spending money on food,’ says 29-year-old Nasima*, who came to work in a readymade garment (RMG) factory in Bhadam city, Gazipur district, in 2018 to pay off medical debts after her husband suffered a brain injury during a fight with his brother. Nasima eats […]

    December 19, 2022

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    At this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), food systems are receiving more attention than ever before for their vital role in global stability and potential to mitigate climate impacts. RUAF is contributing to the call for action with an event on ‘City region food systems: strengthening resilience against multiple shocks and stresses’, co-hosted […]

    November 15, 2022

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    The Food Chain Global Food Champion is a UK-based competition hosted by the BBC. Running for the fifth time, this year’s award was aimed at youths around the world, aged between 18 and 30, who are trying to change how we deal with food and leave a lasting legacy on our relationship with it. This […]

    November 9, 2022

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    At the 8th Milan Urban Food Policy Pact (MUFPP) Global Forum, held on 17-19 October 2022 under the theme “Food to Feed the Climate Justice: urban food solutions for a fairer world”, RUAF and partners discussed the critical role of cities and food in creating a just, inclusive and sustainable future. Jointly with FAO and […]

    October 20, 2022

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    The world is changing fast. From climate, to pandemics, to inter-state conflict, numerous crises at the local, national and global scales are consequences of the disproportionate and unjust use of our planet’s resources, the unequal distribution of power, and the desire to put profits, economic growth and the interests of the wealthy ahead of human […]

    October 14, 2022

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    Date: October, 5 2022 Time: 14:00 CEST Location: Online Webinar Register here.   On 5 October, Rikolto’s in-house experts will share their recipe for facilitating multi-stakeholder processes in South-East Asia, Europe, Latin America and Africa. The results of their work are inspiring, laying the fundaments for more sustainable, resilient and inclusive food systems. The hands-on […]

    September 29, 2022

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    In an era of great unpredictability and global social, environmental, climate and economic crises, the need for food systems transformation has never been more urgent. The new issue of the Urban Agriculture Magazine, released today analyses five key work areas for the coming decade: Resilience, Social inclusion, Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture, Urban Planning, and Governance. […]

    August 11, 2022

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    With increasing urbanization and population growth, urban and peri-urban agriculture (UPA) is being progressively recognized as a key player in supplying safe and nutritious food to urban dwellers and in reducing food loss and waste through short supply chains. UPA also generates various benefits for the daily lives of billions, from social to educational aspects, […]

    July 29, 2022