FoodWISE Asia Pacific
Sydney, AustraliaÌý |Ìý 17-18 September 2025
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This regional meeting aims to serve as a crucial milestone in establishing a movement to address the growing concerns of food and water insecurity in the Asia-Pacific region. By promoting the adoption of effective measurement tools like theÌýwe can drive informed policies, better-targeted interventions, and more resilient communities.Ìý
We are inviting selected policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and experts across the Asia-Pacific region to share their experiences and best practices in using experiential tools like WISE as part of efforts to improve food and water insecurity.
Participants will:
- Discuss the urgency of tackling food and water security in the context of growing concerns about climate change in the Asia Pacific Region.
- Share case studies and experiences from using WISE or similar tools across various countries and contexts.
- Collaborate and strengthen their networks in the fields of food security, water access, and vulnerability reduction.
- Contribute to developing actionable recommendations for scaling up the adoption of tools such as WISE for improved monitoring, program development, and community-led advocacy.
- Help to promote the use of these tools as essential resources for improving policy design, program evaluation, and community-led advocacy related to food and water security in the region.
Program inclusions (TBC)
Duration: Evening welcome reception followed by full-day meeting, with optional writing workshop on day three.
Opening Session:ÌýKeynote addresses by regional leaders and experts on food and water insecurity in Asia-Pacific.
Thematic Sessions:
- Why we need to address food and water security now
- The Role of WISE and other experiential tools for measuring food and water insecurityÌý- presentations of successful country case studies
- Integrating WISE into National Monitoring SystemsÌý- Practical workshops on incorporating these tools into government and NGO data collection systems.
- Policy and Advocacy for Widespread Tool AdoptionÌý- Panel discussions on advocating for institutionalising these tools for better resource allocation and decision-making.
- Establishing a regional networkÌý– panel discussions on need and scope.
Roundtable Discussions:ÌýSmall group discussions on local challenges, opportunities, and solutions for food and water insecurity.
Networking and Partnership Building:ÌýFacilitated opportunities for participants to connect and explore potential collaborations and partnerships.