# About us

Catalyzed and co-led by the World Economic Forum, the Netherlands, Mohammed bin Rashid Global Initiatives, and the United Arab Emirates, the Food Innovation Hubs Global Initiative aims to strengthen innovation ecosystems through multi-stakeholder partnerships.


**40%** of arable land is degraded

**33%** of food produced for human consumption is either lost or wasted

**2B** people suffer from various forms of malnutrition

**70%** of freshwater withdrawals are related to food and agriculture


## Innovation offers a pathway to more resilient, climate-smart, and equitable food and water systems


## Mobilizing multi-partner ecosystems at the global and country level


### Food Innovators Network (FIN)

Connects and convenes 200+ practitioners and leaders globally to facilitate continuous innovation.

[Learn More](https://www.foodinnovationhubs.org/fin)


### Food Innovation Hubs (FIH)

Partnerships to support innovation delivery and adoption in food systems.

[Learn More](https://www.foodinnovationhubs.org/country-hubs)


## Targeting the following outcomes


### Growing a global portfolio

of investable innovation projects.


### Increasing investment

via public-private partnerships.


### Increasing cross-sector collaboration

engaging governments, private sector, innovators, farmer organizations, civil society, international organizations and others.


### Improving insights

on technological solutions' impact on food systems.


## An Initiative of the Centre for Nature and Climate

The Centre for Nature and Climate is accelerating net-zero climate action, regenerates food, water and ocean systems, and promotes circular economies.

[Discover More](https://centres.weforum.org/centre-nature-and-climate/home)