The transformation of agri-food systems is increasingly recognized as a key driver for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Following the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) and the UNFSS+2 Stocktaking Moment in 2023, the Europe and Central Asia region has witnessed a significant shift – from raising awareness to the practical application of a systemic approach in shaping sustainable agri-food systems that are economically viable, socially inclusive, and environmentally responsible.
The objective of the project is to support Bosnia and Herzegovina in strengthening cross-sectoral and cross-institutional capacities for the transformation of agri-food systems, through improved governance, knowledge generation, and exchange of experiences among stakeholders. The project focuses on enhancing the practical knowledge of representatives of relevant institutions – particularly in the sectors of agriculture, trade, environment, climate change, health, and nutrition – in order to strengthen systemic understanding of the complexity of agri-food policies and the interdependencies between sectors.
By applying a systemic approach and building capacities, the project aims to improve policy coherence and understanding of trade-offs between different development objectives, thereby contributing to balanced progress in areas such as nutrition, income equality and employment, natural resource management, social inclusion, and system resilience.
Key activities
• Conducting assessments of agri-food systems in targeted municipalities through analysis of vulnerability, resilience, and food accessibility, and preparing concise reports with recommendations.
• Field consultations with local stakeholders – institutions, farmers, and the private sector – on priorities in transforming food and environmental policies.
• Organizing workshops and consultations on integrating food system resilience, climate adaptation, biodiversity protection, and pollution control into local planning.
• Preparing and validating reports through participatory methods, facilitating dialogue on policy coherence and cross-sectoral synergies in development strategies.
Donors/partners
Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations (FAO)
Project duration
july, 2025
Activities
By the end of the project, institutional and local capacities in Bosnia and Herzegovina were strengthened through assessments, consultations, and training on sustainable agri-food systems, enabling stakeholders across agriculture, trade, environment, health, and nutrition to apply a systemic approach.
Project topic
Agriculture
