Community of Practice on Food Systems Approach on the Ground (CoP-FSAG)

The Community of Practice on Food Systems Approach on the Ground (COP- FSAG) is a collaboration platform facilitated by UNEP to connect different institutions that are promoting and implementing food systems approaches towards delivering sustainable food systems at city and country levels. It exists in the context of the One Planet Network Sustainable Food Systems Programme (OPN SFSP). It is formed by members of the SFS Programme, comprising UN agencies, city networks, civil society organizations, governments, and research institutes.

The platform aims to provide solutions to current challenges in applying a food systems approach to policymaking and implementation, for better food systems outcomes. The initiative

• Builds on the practical experience of different institutions regarding the implementation of food systems approach on the ground;
• Looks at translating food systems approach theory into practice;
• Focus on strengthening current food systems governance structures in support to the increasing uptake of food systems approach by decision-makers; 
• Stimulates the upscaling of best practices, using the engagement and collaborative power of the One Planet Network SFS Programme;