Ramani Wijesinha-Bettoni, Nutrition Officer at FAO, explores FAO’s new methodology for developing food systems-based dietary guidelines (FSBDGs). She discusses how dietary guidelines can go beyond informing consumers to shaping policies for healthier diets and sustainable food systems. Drawing on case studies from Asia and the Pacific, Ramani highlights two key aspects of this approach: broadening the scope of situation analysis to include food systems and diet optimization using the FAO DietSolve tool. By integrating these elements, FSBDGs provide a more comprehensive, evidence-informed framework to align policies, improve nutrition, and enhance climate resilience.

The fourth edition of the Knowledge Exchange Series features pre-recorded expert videos for participants to watch ahead of a 90-minute dialogue session. In collaboration with SAPLING, this series showcases innovative solutions emerging in South Asia, offering practical, actionable strategies to address key challenges at the intersection of agrifood systems, nutrition, and climate change.