The 2024 Global Child Nutrition Forum Report Released: Key Insights & Outcomes Supporting School Meals Worldwide
Blog by Alissa Rutkowski, GCNF Communications Coordinator
The Global Child Nutrition Foundation (GCNF) is pleased to announce the release of the 2024 Global Child Nutrition Forum Report, detailing the key discussions, insights, and actions that emerged from the Global Child Nutrition Forum (Forum). Held in Osaka, Japan, the Forum convened 408 participants from 82 countries for a four-day learning exchange. Participants included government leaders, policymakers, practitioners, and experts dedicated to improving school meal programs worldwide.
The report provides a dynamic record of the Forum, including:
- Plenary session insights, featuring expert discussions on policies, research, and innovations in school feeding.
- Workshop and technical session highlights, offering in-depth learning outcomes and knowledge-sharing among global participants.
- Key takeaways and commitments, outlined in the communiqué, charting the next steps for strengthening school feeding initiatives globally.
- A collection of event photos, capturing key moments, speakers, and participant engagement throughout the Forum.
The 2024 Global Child Nutrition Forum celebrated progress and reinforced the need for collective action to ensure every child has access to nutritious, sustainable, and locally sourced school meals. The 2024 Global Child Nutrition Forum Report provides a lasting record of the event’s outcomes and is an informative tool for guiding action to strengthen school meal programs. The report is now available for download at www.gcnf.org/events/forum.
The Global Child Nutrition Forum continues to be a leading platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange in school meal programs. Stay tuned for more information regarding the details of the anticipated 2026 Global Child Nutrition Forum.
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