UN FAO International Innovation Award for Sustainable Food and Agriculture 2021 | Opportunity Desk

Deadline: March 19, 2021

Applications for the UN FAO International Innovation Award for Sustainable Food and Agriculture 2021 are now open. The award is open to individuals, private companies or institutions and comprises two categories: Category A awards excellence in digitization and innovation for sustainable food systems and Category B recognises an innovation that empowers youth in sustainable food systems.

In the spirit of the forthcoming Food Systems’ Summit in 2021 and aligned to the aspirations and goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the candidates should demonstrate the important role of their innovation in transforming food systems through sustainable food and agriculture and the improvement of food security and nutrition for all, particularly in the face of increased environmental challenges.

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