UVM Researcher Joins UN Panel on Global Food Security in Rome
Colin Anderson, a researcher from the University of Vermont (UVM), has been invited to participate in the United Nations’ Committee on World Food Security’s (CFS) High Level Panel of Experts (HLPE) meeting in Rome. Anderson is one of only two U.S. researchers selected for this influential panel and one of five from North America. He serves as the co-director of UVM’s Institute for Agroecology and an associate research professor in the Department of Agriculture, Landscape and Environment.
The HLPE is tasked with providing scientific analysis to inform global food security and nutrition policy. The panel’s forthcoming report, "Building Resilient Food Systems," will guide the CFS’s program of work for 2024-2027 and is expected to shape policy development globally and regionally. Anderson emphasized the importance of this report in addressing climate change challenges, particularly for Vermont and New England communities seeking equitable solutions for resilience.
The HLPE’s inclusive development process engages a wide range of stakeholders, including civil society and indigenous peoples. Previous reports have significantly influenced global discussions on agroecology and sustainable food systems.
UVM’s Institute for Agroecology is dedicated to promoting sustainable practices and food justice, aligning closely with the HLPE’s goals. Anderson’s role in drafting the upcoming report underscores the Institute’s commitment to affecting global food policy and advancing agroecology in international dialogues.
V. Ernesto Mendéz, Faculty Director of the Institute for Agroecology, expressed pride in Anderson’s selection, highlighting his expertise and the Institute’s significant impact. The collaboration aims to foster practices that ensure sustainable, equitable, and resilient food systems worldwide.
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