Category: Governance
Why science, labelling and simplicity matter for food safety
In recognition of World Food Safety Day 2025, held on 7 June under the theme ‘Food Safety: Science in Action’, we explore how science is shaping the way we interpret and respond to food labelling and marketing. This reflection aligns closely with one of AfriFOODlinks core objectives: to promote sustainable, healthy diets and equitable food … Continued
A year of impact in transforming urban food systems
In 2024, the AfriFOODlinks project worked with cities, researchers, youth, and entrepreneurs to drive real change by building a powerful network, launching innovative pilot projects, and strengthening city governance. Discover how the project plans to build on this momentum in 2025, scaling solutions and driving even greater impact across Africa and Europe.
African cities lead the way into a new era of food system collaboration
Last month, mayors, city officials and global experts gathered in Kisumu, Kenya, to chart a new path for food systems research in Africa. The meeting marked a significant milestone in the ambitious urban food systems project, AfriFOODlinks, and served to inspire collaborative and innovative action on food system governance across the diverse project cities.
