Support Food Systems Transformations

Food Systems Transformations

Ireland is committed to championing a sustainable food systems approach. This approach recognises the interconnections between agriculture, climate, environment, health, livelihoods and nutrition, which can deliver access to sufficient, affordable, nutritious food.

Ireland commits to providing technical and financial assistance to partner countries, in partnership with the UN system, for the implementation of sustainable food systems pathways. We will do so by offering appropriate and realistic expertise and advice, as well as tools (from a range of partners) to bring about transformational systems change.

Ireland has developed its Food Strategy (Food Vision 2030) using a food systems and partnership approach. Ireland recognises many countries will need to draw on a partnership approach as they pursue planning using a food systems approach. Each country embarking on its ‘food systems’ journey must take account of its history, natural resources, human and social capital, and the current level of development of its agri-food sector. A food systems strategy must take account of these national realities: there is no single blueprint or ‘one size fits all’. The Irish experience of developing inclusive multi stakeholder collaboration for sustainable food systems strategy development including the development of ‘Food Vision 2030’ produced some important lessons and Ireland commits to sharing this experience broadly and to working with partner countries as they develop their own strategies.