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By Jadh Azulay Last November, I had the privilege of moderating the Belém Satellite Event on Food Security & Sustainability, ahead of the 11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition & Health. In the heart of the Amazon, where biodiversity, culture, and climate pressures converged with COP30, the discussions revealed how global nutrition challenges intersect with local realities, and how this region can point us toward new solutions. Professor Sumantra Ray opened with a clear warning: the world must move beyond simply delivering calories. Countries now face overlapping burdens of malnutrition, from undernutrition and micronutrient gaps to rising obesity and diet-related diseases. Improving diet quality, securing sustainable financing, and strengthening food systems against climate and economic shocks emerged as urgent global priorities. These themes took on deeper meaning during the recent field visit to Combu Island near Belem.  Conversations with residents highlighted persistent challenges: high costs of accessing fresh food, weak infrastructure, irregular electricity, unsafe drinking water, and limited basic services. Yet they also underscored the resilience of communities whose livelihoods and identities remain deeply tied to the forest. Any solution must respect this connection and address the structural barriers of geography, logistics, and cultural adequacy. Innovation showcased at the event demonstrated paths forward. The TIGR2ESS program is developing climate-resilient crops and more sustainable rural systems. At the same time, the award-winning Mobile Teaching Kitchens empower marginalised women through culinary nutrition education and micro-enterprise, tackling food insecurity and breaking cycles of poverty from the ground up. In this context, Elenilma Barros and Rosilene Reis, both nutritionists from the Regional Council of Nutrition, brought the Amazon discussions to remind us that food security here is inseparable from environmental protection, cultural identity, and social justice. Remote geography, agroindustrial expansion, shifting diets, and high food prices continue to undermine access to healthy, culturally relevant foods, with over half of households in the Amazon facing food insecurity. Strengthening family farming, agroecology, community-based production, and logistics adapted to rivers and forest landscapes are essential steps, alongside policies that value traditional knowledge and ensure Indigenous and local communities lead the process. Education and foundational resources remain essential. María Verónica Flores-Bello stressed the integration of Sustainability Education into higher education and strengthening institutional nutrition education. Ester Feche highlighted the link between water security, public health, and the carbon footprint of local food production. Discussions also explored whether carbon markets could empower Indigenous communities sustainably, funding health education and regional food enterprises. The event closed with updates from the COP30 negotiations, reaffirming that meaningful progress depends on interdisciplinary collaboration and commitments that bridge global frameworks with the lived realities of the Amazon. From Belém to the world, the message was clear: solutions to international food and climate crises will require listening to, and learning from, the people who keep the forest standing. Check out all photos here .

Authors:  Mhairi Halbert, Denika Dabee, Kate Ruddy & Yaseen Ahammed.    Reviewed and edited by:  Ramya Rajaram, Shumone Ray.        The Agents of Change placement is designed to encourage medical students to recognise the role they can play in improving community health by engaging with third-sector organisations. By placing us within real community settings and asking us to learn with,  rather than simply  about,  local groups, the programme aims to strengthen our understanding of public health, social prescribing, health inequalities, and the broader social determinants that shape wellbeing.  During our seven-week Agents of Change placement with NNEdPro, we were not only allowed to observe community health initiatives but also to participate in them. As medical students, we are often taught about nutrition, behaviour change and health inequalities in abstract classroom terms; the Mobile Teaching Kitchen (MTK) allowed us to experience these concepts in action. Through in-person sessions, conversations with MTK community champions, and hands-on involvement in workshops, we began to understand how nutrition education becomes meaningful only when rooted in people’s lived realities.  Our time with the Mobile Teaching Kitchen Initiative (MTK), part of global NNEdPro Initiatives, offered a practical look at how community-led nutrition education can foster empowerment, connection and sustainable health practices. MTK’s mission of “democratising nutrition” bringing food education back to lived experience rather than distant expertise informed every session we attended. What follows is a collective reflection on what we saw, learned, and questioned: four perspectives shaped by the same community model, expressed through our individual experiences.    The Clinical Relevance of the MTK   Volunteering with the NNEdPro Global Institute’s Mobile Teaching Kitchen (MTK) has shown us how transformative practical nutrition education can be. The MTK model teaches people to prepare balanced, affordable meals while also explaining the nutritional value of everyday ingredients. Integrating this kind of hands-on support into clinical care, particularly through social prescribing, could offer patients help that goes far beyond standard dietary advice.  Many common conditions seen in primary care, including obesity, hypertension, and micronutrient deficiencies, are strongly shaped by diet. Yet clinicians often lack the time or resources to provide patients with the practical skills needed to change how they eat. Referring patients to MTK-style workshops through social prescribing could bridge this gap, giving them confidence, cooking skills, and nutrition literacy in a supportive environment. In the long term, this preventative approach has the potential to reduce both the burden and the cost of diet-related conditions on the National Health Service.  What makes the MTK especially valuable is its community-centred setting. Cooking and learning together help reduce isolation, build motivation, and support mental well-being. This matters greatly, given the documented links between obesity and psychological distress. The sense of community created in MTK sessions can serve as a meaningful complement to traditional medical treatment.   There is also clear potential for addressing health inequalities. MTKs can be taken directly into underprivileged neighbourhoods, making nutrition education more accessible and culturally relevant. In doing so, they help transfer the principles of the mobile kitchen into people’s own homes, supporting sustainable dietary change in familiar settings. Integrating MTK-inspired programmes into patient care pathways could therefore provide a cost-effective, empowering, and holistic way to improve health from the root, one shared meal, and one community at a time.   Engagement at the Mobile Teaching Kitchens   For many participants, cooking publicly can feel intimidating. The fear of “doing it wrong” or not knowing enough can hold people back from even trying. But the MTK environment melts that fear away. By inviting people to chop, stir, taste and ask questions, it shows that cooking is not a performance, it is a learning journey. The kitchen becomes a safe space where mistakes are simply part of the process, and curiosity is welcomed.  What makes the MTK especially powerful is how it turns abstract nutritional ideas into something tangible. Concepts like “balance,” “fibre,” or “healthy swaps” can feel distant when spoken about in clinical language. But seeing a balanced plate in front of you: equal portions of vegetables, proteins and carbohydrates cooked affordably and simply gives nutrition a form you can hold. Theory becomes edible; understanding becomes instinctive.  This is applied nutrition at its most meaningful. Participants don’t just learn what to eat, they understand why it matters and how to make it work within the reality of their own lives. Low-cost ingredients, familiar flavours and culturally sensitive recipes make healthy eating feel achievable rather than aspirational. Affordable dishes, cooked together and enjoyed together, quietly dismantle the idea that health requires privilege.  The magic of MTK engagement lies in this blend of practice and empowerment. As people cook side by side, they share stories, tips, memories and small victories. The kitchen becomes a community, and nutrition becomes a conversation rather than a lecture. You can see the change happen in real time: the quiet participant asking their first question, the hesitant cook taking the lead, the moment someone realises they can recreate the meal at home for their family.  Through this simple but profound model, MTKs remind us that meaningful nutritional change does not start with rules; it begins with confidence. It starts with someone showing you that you can  cook, that healthy food can be simple, cheap and delicious, and that balance is not a restriction but a guide. Engagement at MTKs is engagement with health itself: approachable, shared, and achievable.  Community Champions: The Heart of the MTK   The community champions are the stars of the show, the pinnacle of what modern nutritional education often lacks: reality. They represent the heart of the initiative, real people supporting their own communities through shared learning and connection. They bridge the gap between ‘food as medicine’ and ‘food as dinner’, embodying the MTK mission of translating the complex nutritional landscape into something practical, accessible, and fun.  Their peer-to-peer teaching offers a gentle, relatable introduction to healthier choices, empowering friends and family to see their own well-being reflected in their meals. They help widen the community’s comfort zone around staple dishes by showing that nutritious adaptations can fit naturally into daily life. Rather than presenting nutrition as a set of rules, they translate it into everyday conversations about what they enjoy cooking, what their families might try, and how they’ve experimented themselves. By demonstrating nourishing meals and sharing their own learning journey, nutrition “comes home,” allowing MTK’s mission of community empowerment to truly flourish.  In guiding their community through the minefield of modern nutrition and grounding it in real, achievable meals, the champions themselves build confidence. Their progression highlights how the MTK model creates space for people to grow into roles they may never have imagined for themselves. Confident champions shape the community: they create the warm, humorous and supportive environment that engages our sense of togetherness, a dose of health in itself, and one that will surely ripple through generations. The champions embodied the MTK principle that meaningful change often starts with trust, connection, and seeing someone “like you” giving it a go.   Working alongside the MTK community champions highlighted how meaningful change can begin in small, familiar spaces, not only through clinical authority, but through trust, humour and shared experience. Although not every aspect of the initiative aligned perfectly with our expectations, watching the champions support one another, grow in confidence and take ownership of health conversations demonstrated the real strength of community-led approaches.  The placement showed us that being an “agent of change” is not always about delivering expertise, but about recognising and nurturing the power that already exists within communities. Even our brief involvement gave us a deeper appreciation of the long-term, relationship-based work that organisations like NNEdPro continue to build, one interaction and one shared meal at a time.

Author: Sarah Anderson Edited by: Matheus Abrantes & Sumantra Ray As we approach the end of 2025, we are pleased to share a consolidated update capturing key developments over the last few months across the NNEdPro Global Institute and our nine partner initiatives. This period reflected sustained progress in our strategic programmes, deepening global engagement, and continued preparation for the 11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health taking place next month in Dundee and St Andrews, Scotland.   Throughout the second half of the year, we have focused on advancing the commitments made at our 10th International Summit by further strengthening cross-sector collaboration, expanding opportunities for applied learning, and driving forward our mission to accelerate evidence-informed nutrition action worldwide.   We extend our thanks to our members, collaborators, and supporters whose contributions underpin every step of this work. Your continued involvement enables us to maintain momentum as we close our 17th year and look ahead to the opportunities of 2026.   Read on for highlights from July to November, along with current activities and ways to engage as we begin the final chapter of this year. Spotlight on the 11th International Summit and Satellite Events The countdown is on! The 11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health  returns this December, bringing together thought leaders, innovators, and practitioners to advance nutrition knowledge and equity on a global scale.   We have already completed five successful Satellite Events, with two more to come.   We are pleased to confirm that the Main Summit will take place across a series of outstanding venues in Dundee and St Andrews, each selected to reflect the Summit’s themes and the diversity of our programme:   10 December: James Hutton Institute 11 and 12 December: Dundee Science Centre 13 December: St Leonards School   We are particularly delighted to add Dundee Science Centre to the programme. As a hub for science engagement and innovation, it offers an ideal setting for discussions on human health, planetary health, and the future of nutrition research. The venue’s interactive environment will provide an inspiring backdrop for keynotes, panels, and networking.   Registrations remain open for the Main Summit (with limited in-person spaces available), the remaining Satellite Events, the Gala Dinner, and the hands-on Cooking Masterclass.   Do not miss the opportunity to be part of this global journey! Professor Walter Willett to Deliver Keynote at the 11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition & Health We are honoured to announce that Professor Walter Willett, EAT-Lancet Commission Co-Chair and Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health , will be delivering a (hybrid) keynote at the 11th International Summit this December.   Reflecting on decades of work in nutritional epidemiology, Professor Willett’s talk will explore the extent to which evidence has informed meaningful changes in nutrition education and public behaviour. His session will conclude with an interactive panel debate, co-hosted with the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB) Foundation. Royal Society of Biology Approves Summit for 87 CPD Credits! We are pleased to share that this year's Summit has been formally approved by the Royal Society of Biology  for Continuing Professional Development.   Participants attending the full four-day programme may claim 87 CPD points, including those registered with the Royal Society of Biology’s CPD scheme.   This recognises the Summit as an event of significant professional value, supporting the development needs of attendees across disciplines. Successfully Completed Satellite Events Bern Satellite Event on Nutrition in Population Health 10th July 2025   A focused session with Bern University of Applied Science examining how nutrition research can inform population-level health strategies, with emphasis on equity and systems thinking. Biel/Bienne Culinary Masterclass 10th July 2025   A practical culinary masterclass showcasing sensory education and plant-forward menu innovation in the Swiss context. Kuala Lumpur Satellite Event: Nutrition, Disease Prevention & Systems Thinking 28th July 2025  This session featured an overview of NNEdPro’s two decades of work, insights from the MTK Initiative, and presentations spanning literacy-focused community projects, UNICEF’s draft nutrition competency framework for medical education, and new epidemiological and clinical perspectives on NCD prevention in Malaysia.   The programme also highlighted systems-thinking approaches linking nutrition and T2DM, with discussions paving the way for renewed collaboration and network activity across South-East Asia. Ulster Satellite Event on Precision Nutrition 5th November 2025  Hosted in Northern Ireland as a replacement for the annual NICHE symposium, this event examined emerging science and applied practice in precision nutrition. Nairobi Satellite Event on Strengthening Food Systems, Nutrition & Health: Through Availability and Access 11th November 2025 A high-level forum bringing together policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to discuss nutrition-sensitive strategies that strengthen food systems, improve availability and access, and support resilient, health-promoting environments. Upcoming Summit Events Belem Satellite Event on Food Security & Sustainability   24 November 2025 | 18:00–22:00 GMT-3 In-person & Virtual | Free to attend   Hosted in Brazil, this event addresses nutrition's role in shaping food systems and promoting sustainability, especially in the context of climate and equity. Main Summit: Dundee & St Andrews, Scotland 10–13 December 2025 In-person & Virtual | Ticketed   Join us in Scotland for the full Summit experience:   10 December: Pre-Summit Symposium & Opening Reception at the James Hutton Institute (Dundee)   11–12 December: Main Summit at the Dundee Science Centre Gala Tartan Dinner  on the evening of the 11th at Dundee and Angus College. Culinary Ecology Cooking Experience  on the evening of 12th at the Dundee International Women's Centre.   13 December: Global Youth Essay Competition & Festival of Ideas  at St Leonards School (St Andrews) - Deadline for essays has been extended to 30th November! This is a fantastic way to get your children involved in the conversation.   Note:  IANE members receive a 30% discount on Main Summit registration. Join IANE today  to claim your discount! Q3 TO EARLY Q4 HIGHLIGHTS Follow-up from the 10th International Summit (December 2024) Building on the momentum of the 10th International Summit  and carrying this work forward into 2025, the Forum for Democratising Food & Nutrition  has been established in partnership with Shiv Nadar University,  as a global hub for knowledge, advocacy, and capacity-building. As we prepare to launch the Forum’s digital hub and first-year initiatives, we are making a final call for contributions to our strategic crowdfunding campaign. Your support is vital to sustaining this bridge between the 2024 and 2025 Summits and ensuring that Summit commitments translate into long-term, measurable impact. The peer-reviewed proceedings  from the last year's 10th International Summit, held in India in December 2024, have been published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health , including all scientific discussions and 50 poster abstracts. View the Proceedings NNEdPro’s 2024 Summit commitments have been registered in the UN Global Nutrition Report’s Commitment Tracker . View the Report Engagement with the Italian Embassy in London   We were very pleased to have been invited to attend an event hosted by the Italian Embassy  in London on 13 November as part of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World. The programme explored themes central to NNEdPro’s mission, including the importance of accurate nutrition and health information and the need to counter misinformation through evidence-based science.   This engagement also strengthens our strategic alignment with the Embassy ahead of the 11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition & Health in December. We extend our thanks to the Embassy and Italian institutions for the invitation and for their continued efforts to promote the Mediterranean Diet and advance healthy, accessible nutrition for all. IANE Webinar Series  The International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE)  continued its engaging webinar series this quarter, bringing together members and global partners to share diverse perspectives on nutrition in practice.   In September, Ana Magnasco delivered a session on Sludges in the Out-of-Home Food Environment, examining ethical, behavioural, and policy dimensions alongside insights from the ChefChain case study. In October, Professor Meis Moukayed presented a focused webinar on Vitamin D and Women’s Reproductive Health, highlighting current evidence and implications for clinical and public health settings.   IANE webinars remain a cornerstone of our knowledge exchange efforts, bridging theory and practice across global regions. New Clinical Toolkit: Supporting Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice   Developed in collaboration with HEIGHTS, this new Clinical Toolkit provides healthcare professionals with a practical resource addressing key nutrients of concern within the UK population.   Drawing on evidence from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey and NNEdPro’s Nutrition and Supplementation Survey, the toolkit focuses on nutrients such as iron, vitamin D, folate, vitamin B12 and iodine, alongside additional micronutrients identified through Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) insight.   The resource is designed to strengthen everyday nutritional practice and support informed, evidence-based decision making in clinical settings. The toolkit is also accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for CPD (worth 3 credits).   Disclaimer: Biomarker cut-points referenced in this toolkit are based on UK guidance and may differ from international thresholds. Congratulations to Dr Rajna Golubić and Prof Pauline Douglas We are pleased to celebrate two of NNEdPro's directors on fantastic achievements. Dr Rajna Golubić on achieving specialist registration in Diabetes, Endocrinology and Internal Medicine with the General Medical Council, and on her appointment as Global Clinical Director for Endocrinology and Diabetes within Roche’s Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic division.   This international appointment reflects her outstanding expertise and offers a significant platform to advance late-phase clinical development and improve outcomes for people living with metabolic disorders. Edit the content in this column layout so people engage with your email. We are delighted to recognise Professor Pauline Douglas on receiving the Patricia Blackburn Award for Advancing Healthcare in Northern Ireland, with a primary citation from Ulster University and an additional acknowledgement of her longstanding contributions to NNEdPro.   This award reflects her sustained leadership in nutrition education, practice and impact across the region and beyond. Little Literacy Library Visit August 2025   A field visit to two Little Literacy Libraries in Kolkata marked this year’s Independence Day activities, supported through recent fundraising efforts led by NNEdPro colleagues and partners. The combined contributions will sustain the libraries for six months, enabling the provision of new textbooks and workbooks, essential room maintenance, librarian support, nutritious meals linked to attendance, and hygiene supplies for all children.   The team met with the children and heard firsthand about their aspirations, from future health professionals and teachers to artists and scientists, and supported peer learning sessions using pictorial literacy resources. Additional books and materials were distributed across both sites, with further resource purchases underway. RECENT BLOG POSTS 2nd October The Kitchen as an Embassy: A Proposed Model for Gastrodiplomacy 11th September   The Hidden Price of Food: Revealing the True Costs of Agrifood Systems   15th August   Plate to Planet: Why Cutting Food Waste is a Recipe for Change 12th August Nourishing Immunity: How Maternal and Infant Diets Can Help Prevent Food Allergies 5th August   The Future of Nutrition Research Methods and Effective Publishing Strategies SHARE YOUR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH A GLOBAL NETWORK We are pleased to invite you to showcase career and academic opportunities on the International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE) portal .   IANE is a global, membership-based academy run by the NNEdPro Global Institute, dedicated to capacity building and professional development in nutrition education, research, and practice. Our platform connects professionals, students, and institutions across six continents.   You are welcome to submit listings including: 🔹 PhD opportunities 🔹 Academic or clinical job openings 🔹 Research or teaching placements 🔹 Internships and fellowships   📢 For a limited time, posting opportunities on our portal is completely free – helping you reach a wide, international audience of nutrition, health, and education professionals.   👉 Submit your opportunities here .   Take advantage of this unique opportunity to connect with a global talent pool! If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us. BECOME A REVIEWER FOR BMJ NUTRITION, PREVENTION & HEALTH We encourage all members to actively engage in the scientific community. By becoming a  reviewer  for BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, you have the chance to stay up-to-date with the latest literature, advance your career, and establish your expertise and reputation in the field. Express your interest by reaching out to us at  info.nutrition@bmj.com .     Online First Alerts  - Ensure you stay ahead in your field by signing up  here  to receive alerts for Online First content in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. Be the first to access new publications and stay informed.      Visit the BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health  webpage for more detailed information on editorial policies, open access, and author guidelines. SHOWCASE YOUR RESEARCH WITH THE IKANN REGISTRY Are you conducting research in food, nutrition, sustainable agriculture, or health?   Register your study on the iKANN Independent Research Registry  to boost its visibility, uphold transparency, and connect with a global community of researchers.   Whether your project is ongoing or already completed, registering helps ensure quality, ethical standards, and long-term impact.   Bonus:  Registered researchers receive 20% off article processing charges in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health and 20% off IANE membership.   👉 Submit or update your research today BE AWARE The official websites of NNEdPro Global Institute and its subsidiaries are listed below. Please note that any other websites with similar names which do not conform to these URLs are not run by us and do not represent our organisation: www.nnedpro.org.uk vle.nnedpro.org.uk www.iane.online www.createacademy.online www.mtki.org www.nutritionresearchregistry.org Anna Edesia, named after "Annapurna" (the Ancient Indian deity of food and nourishment) and "Edesia" (the Ancient Roman goddess of food), is NNEdPro's platform for highlighting our ongoing work, providing a snapshot of our key projects, ongoing research outputs and related publications - including from our flagship journal, BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health. ​ Since 2023, Anna Edesia has been published in the form of blogs , continuing to share insights into our key projects, research, and publications. From June 2021 to June 2023, Anna Edesia was a quarterly magazine, and before that, it was shared as newsletters .

NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health is an award-winning interdisciplinary think-tank, building upon 10 years of nutrition education, research and innovation. 2025 IMPACT REPORT Target 2030: Food and Nutrition Policy - From Human to Planetary Health Published December 2025 An 'A to Z' of NNEdPro's activities, outputs and expertise from the last 17 years. Founded in Cambridge (UK) in 2008 and directed by Professor Sumantra (Shumone) Ray , the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health, along with its partner initiatives seeks to advance and implement food and nutrition knowledge for health and society. Our aim is to improve nutrition-related health outcomes by training professionals, strengthening research, implementing solutions and addressing inequalities, in line with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals . Together, through cutting-edge action-oriented research, training, and interdisciplinary partnerships, we can improve food and health systems – from production through to consumption, and beyond into frontline healthcare – focusing on equitable access to knowhow at all levels, to change behaviours and facilitate sustainable improvements in global nutrition. Check out our latest Impact Report and join us in shaping the future - your support makes a difference! Proudly working with let's end malnutrition by 2030 OUR TOP OFFERINGS The Mobile Teaching Kitchen International Initiative The NNEdPro Mobile Teaching Kitchen International Initiative empowers vulnerable community members by teaching skills such as culinary nutrition education and microenterprise. It aims to enhance the health and wellbeing as well as address the economic challenges of women, children and families, including those at risk of nutritional deficiencies. LEARN MORE DONATE forum for democratising food & nutrition: A Knowledge & Advocacy Initiative Following the resounding success of our 2024 Summit on Democratising and Decolonising Food & Nutrition, attended in person by over 500 delegates and supported by a vast number of global and regional stakeholders, we are pleased to announce the creation of a knowledge and advocacy forum dedicated to progressing the actions arising from this highly impactful Summit. LEARN MORE DONATE Global Nutrition Observatory for Medical Nutrition Education (GNOME) Initiative The Global Nutrition Observatory for Medical Nutrition Education (GNOME) initiative aims to act as a global platform to gather evidence, strengthen regional networks and drive policy change so that nutrition education becomes an integral part of medical training worldwide. 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Read More > NNEdpro in the news our numbers +28,800 Followers across all social media platforms. +24,000 People served annually by our base Mobile Teaching Kitchen. +260 Alumni of our flagship summer school & foundation certificate training. 100 S Professionals receiving specialised training in nutrition and health every year. +500 In person registrants for our 2024 International Summit and many more online. +350 Invitations to deliver academic teaching & scientific presentations. our publications +240 Peer-reviewed journal papers directly led by our projects. +70 Scientific articles for knowledge dissemination. +13 Textbooks and chapter contributions. We have successfully completed the 11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health in Scotland in December 2025 under the theme Target 2030: Food and Nutrition Policy - From Human to Planetary Health . Please take some time to check the photos from the event, the outstanding abstracts we received, and how our programme went. Please also take a moment to learn about our 2026 Summit here . Latest CONTENT Belém 2025: From Global Crises to Amazonian Solutions By Jadh Azulay Last November, I had the privilege of moderating the Belém Satellite Event on Food Security & Sustainability, ahead of the 11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition & Health. In the heart of the Amazon, where biodiversity, culture, and climate pressures converged with COP30, the discussions revealed how global nutrition challenges intersect with local realities, and how this region can point us toward new solutions. Professor Sumantra Ray opened with a clear MTK through the eyes of Agents of Change Authors: Mhairi Halbert, Denika Dabee, Kate Ruddy & Yaseen Ahammed. Reviewed and edited by: Ramya Rajaram, Shumone Ray. The Agents of Change placement is designed to encourage medical students to recognise the role they can play in improving community health by engaging with third-sector organisations. By placing us within real community settings and asking us to learn with, rather than simply about, local groups, the programme aims to strengthen our understand Anna Edesia - November Newsletter Author: Sarah Anderson Edited by: Matheus Abrantes & Sumantra Ray As we approach the end of 2025, we are pleased to share a consolidated update capturing key developments over the last few months across the NNEdPro Global Institute and our nine partner initiatives. This period reflected sustained progress in our strategic programmes, deepening global engagement, and continued preparation for the 11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health taking place next month read our blogs read our articles & Newsletters Partner initiatives founded by the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health Global Nutrition [Health & Disease]

< Key Outputs page KEY Outputs BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health Journal Site BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health is an open access, peer-reviewed nutrition journal publishing the latest evidence-based research on the impact of nutrition and lifestyle on the health of individuals and populations. The journal publishes robust research on the key determinants of health including the social, economic, and physical environment, as well as lifestyle and behaviour. It provides physicians and other frontline health professionals with key information they can apply in daily practice. The journal is co-owned by NNEdPro and published in association with the BMJ Group. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health accepts submissions of a wide range of article types, including original research, reviews and brief reports. The journal aims to: Prof Sumantra Ray Prof Sumantra Ray, NNEdPro Chair, also published an editorial in the journal titled 'Tackling a tidal wave: sound nutrition knowledge today for a better tomorrow…'. Click here to read the editorial. “This journal gives nutrition and public health researchers the opportunity to ensure that a dynamic evidence base reaches both policy makers and practitioners. This will give patients and the wider public, the best possible chance of receiving quality-assured nutritional solutions to prevent and manage disease, as well as to improve health outcomes.” Prof. Sumantra Ray , NNEdPro Founding Chair and Executive Director Martin Kohlmeier Editor-in-Chief, Martin Kohlmeier, director of the Human Research Core and the Nutrigenetics Laboratory at the University of North Carolina Nutrition Research Institute and NNEdPro Global Innovation Panel advisor, published a launch editorial titled 'Nutrition is a Hard Science'. Click here to read the editorial. "The Journal values contributions that advance practical and evidence-supported nutrition solutions for urgent health challenges. We want to hear what would be most useful for those that can translate new knowledge into better health for their communities. This will help to then engage with researchers and seek high-quality contributions responsive to the recognised priorities. We will not shy away from difficult topics, but will work hard to avoid the fad of the day.” Prof. Martin Kohlmeier , Emeritus Editor-in-Chief & Consulting Editor Find out more about how to submit to BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health. Article collections BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health collections highlight some of the most innovative work published in the field of nutrition and lifestyle factors and are of significant relevance to everyone involved in nutrition research and clinical practice. They cover topics such as Diet Sustainability and Climate change; Global Food Security; and Food, Mood and Mental Health. All collections are open for submission. Find out more at BMJ NPH Collections . You might also like to browse: Latest BMJ NPH content Read our blog with the latest Metrics here . BMJ NPH Editorial Board Co-Editors-in-Chief K athy Martyn Jimmy Louie Emeritus Editor-in-Chief & Consulting Editor Martin Kohlmeier Assistant Editor Emmanuel Baah Sara Mahdavi Paula Littlejohn Associate Editors Bryndís Eva Birgisdóttir Dagmar Hauner Dia Sanou Elizabeth Helzner Fotini Tsofliou Jeremy Woodward Jie Zhu Jose Luis Santos Martin Justine Keathley Kefeng Yang Mei Yen Chan Pao-Hwa Lin Rajna Golubic Rebecca Rudel Virginia (Ginnie) Uhley BMJ NPH Management Board NNEdPro Members Alan Flanagan Celia Laur Kathleen Lyons Matheus Abrantes Pauline Douglas Samyyia Ashraf Shane McAuliffe Sumantra Ray – Co-Chair NNEdPro Comms/Digital Engagement Support to BMJ NPH Gerald Cheruiyot Matheus Abrantes Publishing Team Frank Greenwood – Publisher Kathleen Lyons – Head of Portfolio BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health is accepting submissions Submit now

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