Food systems are fundamental to the sustainable development of the 170 countries UNDP supports. They are often the largest contributors to national economies, food and nutrition are essential for citizen health, and food systems play a key role in achieving the SDGs.
We focus on countries where shifting the production of food and agricultural commodities towards sustainability has the potential to address rural poverty and reduce the negative effects that food production is having on local and global environments.
UNDP has, with partners, initiated and led a range of global initiatives aiming to transform Food Systems, and operates as a core partner in global alliances.
Transformation requires that all stakeholders come together to find solutions. It also requires effective tools to facilitate change, and UNDP has developed a set of powerful, strategic and innovative tools in line with our mission.
Bringing technical expertise in 170 countries, UNDP Food Systems plays a key role on the achievements of the Sustainable Development Goals. Learn more about UNDP Food Systems' contribution to UNDP's work and mission.
Partnership is at the heart of everything UNDP does. UNDP Food Systems partners with sectors' leaders, who are ready to cut across the silos of the food production and supply chains in order to contribute to the wellbeing of local communities and our planet.
UNDP Food Systems publications showcase the project’s thought leadership and expertise and play a key role in fulfilling our mandate to support the realisation of the SDGs and encourage global development.