#CallForProposals ⎮ The Agroecology Partnership has launched its 3rd co-funded call on Fostering plant & animal genetic diversity & empowering farmers to accelerate the agroecological transition. Deadline for pre-proposals is 18t February 2026

Check out this inspiring case of #agroecology in action, featured in the #ASAPP project! Farmers share their insights on what makes the farm unique, key agroecological principles, the meaning of agroecology, the requirements for a true transition &advice for others on a similar path:

#CallForProposals ⎮ FutureFoodS invites researchers & innovators to apply to its Second Joint Transnational Co-funded Call on Accelerating Food Sustainability, supporting dietary shifts, trust & transparency & circular food innovations. buff.ly/Jv3fEQ5 Deadline for pre-proposals: 11 February 2026

By signing up for our newsletter, you’ll connect with researchers, policymakers & civil society shaping sustainable, inclusive #FoodSystems with updates, events & opportunities to engage. Join the SIANI community: www.siani.se/newsletter-s...

#FundingOpportunity ⎮ The @urbanstudiesfoundation.org is inviting researchers to apply for its Urban Urgencies funding initiative, which supports innovative & collaborative primary research responding to the most pressing challenges facing cities today. buff.ly/c0MYADJ Closing date: 23 March 2026

Capturing farmer testimonies & research insights, this film reminds us of the #moringa’s diversity and versatility, highlights women's leadership, knowledge gaps across countries, 6 the urgent need for youth & policy engagement. www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4hv...

Stay tuned for the "Tune in to Food Systems" campaign—a series of articles featuring interviews with diverse #experts from various fields, all dedicated to sustainable #FoodSystems buff.ly/Ig2rQcR

Major 2025 reports send a clear message: our #FoodSystems are under strain, but change is within reach. With political will and the knowledge of #SmallholderFarmers & #IndigenousPeoples, #agroecology can help build resilient, just, and climate-aligned food systems.

In this interview, we explore the challenges of water scarcity, market access & preserving alpaca diversity & youth opportunities while celebrating the resilience of indigenous knowledge. 🐪

Get ready to dive into an exciting world of #research, #funding, training opportunities, and much more in the dynamic field of #FoodSystems! buff.ly/yrhU9YM

Farming while nurturing & respecting people, animals, land, & nature is possible. The #ASAPP project has highlighted how farmers in Sweden, Brazil, Australia & Nepal are transforming food systems & their communities by bringing the 13 #agroecology principles to life.

Sign up for our newsletter and join a global network working for just and sustainable #FoodSystems. Get insights, updates, and event invites straight to your inbox. Become part of the SIANI community: www.siani.se/newsletter-s...

In 2025, global #FoodSystems stand at a crossroads. Evidence shows rising risks to food security & climate resilience, but also solutions. #Agroecology & #Agroforestry offer proven pathways to restore biodiversity & strengthen livelihoods. Transformation is still possible.

BLOG POST⎮ Veterinarian & PhD student Bertha Chitambo shows how #ClimateChange & emerging diseases are challenging goat farmers in #Zambia, & how farmer-led learning can protect livelihoods. When #science is communicated clearly, it can drive real impact buff.ly/btzwE4A

A tree can fight malnutrition, purify water & restore land. Moringa, the “miracle tree”, holds huge promise. At Arba Minch University, farmers & researchers from 5 countries asked "How can we unlock the full potential of this “Tree of Life”? www.siani.se/news-story/u...

Stay tuned for the "Tune in to Food Systems" campaign—a series of articles featuring interviews with diverse #experts from various fields, all dedicated to sustainable #FoodSystems buff.ly/Ig2rQcR

PUBLICATION ⏐ Excited to highlight the fourth #ASAPP case: the Maramche Agroecological Village! This community in Annapurna is embracing agroecological practices for sustainable food production; aiming for environmental stewardship, #FoodSecurity, & community resilience.

BLOG POST ⎮ In 2025, key events showed the strain on #FoodSystems & the potential for change. By uniting efforts & embracing knowledge from smallholder farmers & #IndigenousPeoples, we can build resilient, sustainable food systems for a healthier & equitable future. www.siani.se/blog/can-foo...

#EntrepreneurshipOpportunity ⎮ Food Power, a 6-month food incubator programme by TERN, is supporting refugees & people from refugee backgrounds to build food businesses via expert workshops, hands-on learning & coaching. www.siani.se/opportunity/... Closing date: 9 January 2026 #Entrepreneurship

#Beekeeping is a game-changer for rural livelihoods in #SSA! It offers food, income & empowers women & youth—all while boosting #FoodSecurity via pollination. At Bokamoso Agrihub, women & youth are trained to care for the Hub’s honeybee population.👇

How can countries turn AMR commitments into context-specific action? Dr. Kristina Osbjer, ICARS’ Director of Science, explains how ICARS partners with LMICs to build practical, cross-sector solutions & make #OneHealth approaches operational. Read the full interview: buff.ly/aONqRL9

#DYK @fao.org is leveraging #BehaviouralScience to transform agrifood systems? By tackling behavioural barriers and testing solutions, FAO advances food security, climate action and healthier food choices. 👉 openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.50... #BeSci #AgInnovation #4Betters

BLOG POST ⎮ Ten years after the Paris Agreement, agriculture is finally central to climate action. Farmers hold key solutions.The next decade must turn political commitments into real change on the ground. Read @sei.org 's Selorm Kugbega's reflection:

Discover how Alnarp’s Agroecology Farm applies the HLPE 13 Principles of #Agroecology, showcasing sustainable, human-powered farming for a resilient and fair #FoodSystem.

On #HumanRightsDay 2025, let's acknowledge the critical role of #LandRights in upholding fundamental freedoms. Protecting these rights is essential for ensuring decent living standards, access to food, adequate housing, and clean water. buff.ly/MZr13cb

How can we ensure access to energy, food and water during a #crisis? The new research environment KRAFT will contribute to crisis #preparedness in Sweden. It is led by SEI with FOI, KTH and Lund University. More details: buff.ly/Orb4dkN

Healthy soils are key for future #FoodSecurity & for supporting today’s smallholders. Read the insights from SIANI’s "Reviving the Roots" study shed light on how communities in Kyrgyzstan understand & care for their soils. buff.ly/Kronj31 #Soils4Nutrition #SoilAction

418 million children benefit from school meals, achieving universal school meal coverage by 2030 needs sustained funding and stronger partnerships. Investing in school meals pays off: better nutrition, better learning, stronger communities Read the full story: www.siani.se/news-story/i...

#CallForApplications ⎮ The Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge is a challenge hosted by @welthungerhilfe.bsky.social and funded by the Seeding The Future Foundation to recognize & support ideas capable of transforming #FoodSystems in the Global South. Deadline: 15/12 buff.ly/MCHmvI9

Soil & water are vital for food production, ecosystems & human well-being. We must take proactive measures to safeguard these resources for future generations. This #WorldSoilDay, let’s not forget the importance of accurate soil data & information buff.ly/UdEJu4n #Soils4Nutrition #SoilAction

#FundingOpportunity ⎮ The call aims to strengthen Nordic cooperation and inspire new, cross-disciplinary collaborations between researchers from agricultural & food sectors by networking activities including workshops, conferences & seminars. buff.ly/aLdaFPK #Funding #Research #agriculture #food

🌳 #Agroforestry is a scalable, economically viable, and socially inclusive solution for East African drylands. But how do we get there? This was at the heart of the discussion at the Vi Agroforestry led SIANI Expert Group panel at the 10th Annual Agroforestry Symposium. Read more: buff.ly/l2oilKA

This study demonstrates how short drama sketches delivered through mobile technology can effectively teach pig producers in Uganda about preventing African swine fever. Learn how the program helped farmers learn in ways that fit their daily lives:

NEWS STORY ⎮ #SchoolMealPrograms are vital for #FoodSecurity & #SDGs Political momentum is growing, but financing still lags, with only one-third of countries reporting adequate resources. Scaling successful models is crucial to reach universal coverage by 2030. www.siani.se/news-story/i...

Tune in to Food Systems ⎮ #WAAW may be over, but the fight against #AMR is far from finished. Dr. Kristina Osbjer shares how ICARS helps countries overcome barriers to collaboration and implement evidence-based AMR interventions on the ground. Read the full interview: buff.ly/aONqRL9

#CallForPapers ⎮ BMC Nutrition is calling for submissions to our Collection on food policies in LMICs, focusing on their role in enhancing #FoodSecurity and #nutrition.

#CallForPapers ⎮ Innovation in agrifood is vital for achieving the SDGs. Scaling innovation has moved beyond “copy-paste” models to embrace complexity & context becoming a pathway for societal transformation.Special issue on responsible scaling for transformative agri-food systems.

NEWS STORY ⎮ #Youth are both the most affected and the most overlooked in conversations about food, #climate, and work. Their vision defines the future we’re heading toward. Key insights from @sidasweden.bsky.social ’s 60th anniversary and at the Gothenburg Book Fair buff.ly/0BtnAdv

BLOG POST ⎮ Após a #COP30, vamos descobrir como a #agroecologia vem ganhando destaque como estratégia eficaz para enfrentar crises climáticas e alimentares. No #Brasil, experiências como a do sítio Panela Cheia, em São Paulo, demonstram isso: buff.ly/bxgOD0Q

Opening Ceremony of #IYRP2026. Celebrating the vital roles that rangelands a& pastoralists play in #FoodSecurity, climate adaptation & mitigation. Pastoralists serve as custodians of rangelands & their practices help to conserve &restore them. 2 December | 12:30 CET www.siani.se/event/openin...

Famine was declared twice this year (Gaza & Sudan). Both were flagged early by @theipcinfo.bsky.social. Created by @fao.org in 2004, it provides neutral, verified evidence to guide humanitarian action in 30+ countries. Without food, there's no peace. My briefing at @UNSC_Reports tinyurl.com/2s4e4nff

How do we transform agri-food systems without reinforcing the very paradigms driving today’s crises? SEI researchers explore how agroecology and degrowth together can challenge power, decolonize knowledge and rethink what “thriving” means. 📖 Read our latest perspective: buff.ly/KoWzNY8

The Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) secured $6.7 billion in sponsor capital at COP30, representing less than a quarter of the $25 billion initially required for a full-scale rollout. Policy analysts warn that a smaller fund could likely lose the capacity to outpace deforestation drivers.

#LearningOpportunity ⎮ Agripreneurship Alliance invites you to the official launch of their new Entrepreneurship in African Agribusiness #course — a free, online learning resource to empower #entrepreneurs and the organisations that support them

Reflections from Dr.van der Waal from Real IPM at the SLU Global UPTuks Agricultural Biologicals workshop on the importance to find the balance between biologicals & chemical compounds. bit.ly/3mRj18z #AMR #WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek #WAAW2025

#COP30 ended with #FoodSystems missing from the deal—even as Brazil served delegates 80 tonnes of local, #agroecological food.🌱 Elisabetta Recine: “Food solutions were everywhere around COP30 – but none of this made it into the final agreement.” Our reaction: ipes-food.org/cop30-ends-w...

#CallForInput ⎮ The @worldfoodforum.bsky.social Youth Assembly is inviting young people worldwide to share their perspectives on #HumanRights in #agrifood systems. The survey is available in all six FAO official languages:

#PostDocOpportunity ⎮ The Post-Doctoral Fellow will play a pivotal role in supporting SEARCA’s implementation of Component 3 of the ASEAN Partnership for Sustainable Aquaculture, which focuses on policy engagement and knowledge generation. Closing date: buff.ly/pngwIWf #PostDoc #PhD #Fellowship

As #COP30 in Brazil continues, focusing today on #agriculture and #FoodSystems, Latin America’s experience can offer critical lessons on the need of climate action to go hand in hand with #SocialJustice, #FoodSecurity, and peace, writes Caroline Delgado, @sipri.org. Read more: buff.ly/sa0rTFo

The presence of #AMR microorganisms in agricultural production systems & food chains is a probable source of exposure. Therefore, it is crucial to prioritize good hygiene practices in #agriculture to address AMR effectively. bit.ly/3ysSK7h #WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek #WAAW2025