UN-Nutrition 24d ago

#RomeNutritionWeek2026 | Day 3 - 27 May 2026 - Thematic Session 8 - Scaling Nutrition through Inclusive, Diverse, and Local School Meals This session highlights how school meal programmes can drive food system transformation. It explores innovative local procurement models that improve nutrition, support biodiversity through neglected crops, and strengthen inclusive economies. Emphasizing women’s roles in supply chains, the discussion draws on global experiences to showcase policies and practices that scale nutrition, enhance resilience, and promote sustainable, locally grounded development. Organizers: Governments of Brazil, Finland, Philippines, Angola, FAO, WFP, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, School Meals Coalition More Information: Rome Nutrition Week 2026: https://www.unnutrition.org/rome-nutrition-week-2026 Session page: https://www.unnutrition.org/rome-nutrition-week-2026/scaling-nutrition-through-inclusive-diverse-and-local-school-meals