Partnerships: Food security
Last changed: 02 March 2021
Food and nutrition security are linked to quality and diversity of agricultural production, productivity, market access and functional value chains.
Reaching global food security under a changing climate requires intensification of agriculture, sustainable in all dimensions. Important aspects are inclusive livelihoods, resource use efficiency, judicious use of agricultural inputs and animal welfare.
Below you can explore examples of SLU's partnerships and research linked to climate change.
Partnerships
AgriFoSe2030, Agriculture for Food Security, contributes to sustainable intensification of agriculture for increased food production on existing agricultural land; the aim is to do so by transforming practices toward more efficient use of human, financial and natural resources. The programme is developed by a consortium of scientists and science communicators from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Lund University, University of Gothenburg and Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI).
CGIAR Research Program on Livestock
The CGIAR Research Program on Livestock will seize opportunities presented by rapid increases in demand for animal-source food in developing countries. SLU is leading the Livestock health activities within the programme and is also involved in the livestock genetics and nutrition activities.
LEAP4FNSSA is a Coordination and Support Action (CSA) whose main objective is to provide a tool for European and African institutions to engage in a Sustainable Partnership Platform for research and innovation on Food and Nutrition Security, and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA).
Bilateral programmes for capacity development
Networks and other fora
An alliance of 31 European universities and research organisations that share an interest in supporting sustainable agricultural development in order to improve people’s lives. SLU has for many years been a member of the network.
Swedish International Agricultural Network Initiative (SIANI) is a multi-sectorial network offering an open and interactive platform for exchange on global issues around food security, poverty reduction and environmental sustainability. SIANI has 1,600 active members and is a partner to SLU Global.
The task of the Committee is to assist the Government in its work for food security for all, while taking account of global development and the preservation of biodiversity in the areas of agriculture, forestry and fisheries. SLU is represented in the Committee by Sara Gräslund, Head of SLU Global.