EU: Stronger Data for Stronger Futures: A strategic dialogue hosted by the Joint Research Centre

As needs rise and resources decline, trusted data becomes one of the most powerful tools we have — to prioritise, protect critical systems, and act smarter across the humanitarian–development nexus.

Join EU Science, Research and Innovation on 27 January 2026 for a full-day dialogue on how evidence and data can strengthen responses to child wasting and build more connected, resilient food and nutrition information ecosystems.

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 – 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴:

• • Present the latest evidence on integrated wasting prevention and treatment
  • Address evidence and data gaps and real-world implementation challenges
  • Identify scalable and sustainable solutions for high-burden setting

𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻 – 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀:

• • • Present a potential pathway for strengthening food and nutrition information ecosystems.
    • Showcase practical examples of alignment and implementation
    • Explore opportunities for catalytic financing approaches, partnerships, and improved technical coordination
    • Be part of shaping stronger data systems for better food and nutrition outcomes

Be part of shaping stronger data systems for better food and nutrition outcomes.

With contributions from: Agriculture, Nutrition and Health (ANH) Academy Science-Policy Platform • London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London • DataDENT: Data for Decisions in Nutrition • IMPACT Initiatives • Micronutrient Forum • N4D • NIPN Global Coordination Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH • UNICEF • World Food Programme