By continuing a business-as-usual approach to the global food systems, we continue to perpetuate negative externalities that diminish the quality of food produced, undermine the rights and well-being of farmers and producers, and perversely affects soil, water quality and biodiversity. Thus, we need a transformation in the way we invest in our food systems that will create a healthy and equitable food systems for communities and the environment. 

This report provides a roadmap for investors for creative finance strategies that support entrepreneurs, farmers, activists and social movements that transform local food economies and achieve a sustainable, equitable and secure food systems. Transformational business models require a blended finance approach in order to accelerate their environmental and social impact. Many food-system initiatives and transformational businesses have benefitted from catalytic, blended and flexible as well as grants and technical assistance. 


food systems, food security, food systems transformation, blended finance 

Mobilizing Money and Movements: Creative Finance for Food Systems Transformation

Global Alliance for the Future of Food, Transformational Investing in Food Systems