The comprehensive transformation required for agrifood systems aligns with the 2030 Agenda's goals but remains a work in progress worldwide. The FAO stresses the urgent need to reform these systems, not only for climate goals but also to boost food security and counter malnutrition, a fundamental aspect of the right to food. Despite aiming for a 1.5°C target, significant adaptation efforts within agrifood systems are crucial. Without proper adaptation, future food supply and nutrition, especially for vulnerable populations like low- and middle-income countries and small island states facing temperature rises and agricultural challenges, will be at risk.
This transformation demands an efficient, integrated strategy that unites stakeholders, fostering a multi-sphere collaboration according to FAO's principles. These systems aim to achieve more than just climate goals; they also prioritize improving food security and combating malnutrition. The right to food is fundamental. FAO acts as a catalyst, breaking down barriers between sectors, institutions, and different SDGs, showcasing its legitimacy in uniting a wide range of stakeholders. FAO advocates breaking down entrenched binaries in agrifood systems to address pressing challenges. Their roadmap development spans years, engaging stakeholders globally and translating visions into actionable steps. This iterative, integrated approach recognizes regional variations, aiming to construct a viable, cooperative roadmap, avoiding shifting problems.
This 2023 report emphasizes existing efforts and climate commitments, detailing an integrated approach for a just transition, outlining food security, nutrition objectives, and their emission implications. Additionally, it introduces ten domains of actions, and 20 key milestones. This process highlights FAO's comprehensive strategy to address agrifood systems' challenges, striving for impactful global change while considering local nuances and collective action.