Join us for our upcoming SDG Local Solutions webinar on 11 June 2025 at 7:00 AM (New York time). This session, organized by UNDP SDG Local Action, will showcase how the city of Butuan in the Philippines is transforming local food systems through digital innovation, inclusive partnerships, and strategic planning. The event will officially launch the new guideline: “Strengthening local food production: the case of Butuan, Philippines“.
When? 11 June 2025 at 7:00 AM New York time / 7:00 PM Butuan time
To join the webinar, please register here
Urban areas struggle to meet local food needs due to market fragmentation, limited agricultural capacity, and rising costs. Butuan, a mid-sized city in the Philippines, has responded with a pioneering model: AgriBOOST, a digital and market-oriented solution that links farmers with consumers, stabilizes vegetable prices, and increases the city’s food self-sufficiency.
This webinar will explore how AgriBOOST is reshaping local food production by using data-driven platforms, promoting fair pricing, and engaging youth, women, and small producers.
Download the concept note here
Speakers
Pierre Anthony Joven
Butuan City Agriculturist and AgriBOOST Project Lead
Brenda Dimas
Project Supervisor, Butuan Global Mayors Challenge
Moderator
Carmen María Zuleta Ferrari
Urban Food Systems and Resilience Programme Specialist, FAO
Join the upcoming webinar to learn about practical innovations and policy approaches from Butuan and UNDP’s work with local governments worldwide.