capital Newspaper World Food Day was celebrated around the world and in Ethiopia on 16th October 2019. Below are reflections from AgriProFocus Coordinator Meskerem Ritmeester, who organized the World Food Day event in Addis Abeba. âThe current linear food system that is focused on productivity has supported a fast-growing population and fueled economic development. Yet, it has not eradicated different forms of malnutrition. In fact, after a period of decline, world hunger is on the rise again, trending with an aggressive increase in overweight and obesity. Moreover, the linear food system has come at great cost to our environment and is no longer fit to meet our long-term needs. Transitioning to a circular food system has been identified at a global level as an opportunity to make our food system economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable. In short, a circular approach aims to make our food system eco-efficient, climate smart, and to reduce food waste and food losses significantly. Hence, a circular approach can contribute to food security and multiple other United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (e.g. SDG 1 No Poverty, SDG 2 Zero Hunger, SDG 3 Good Health & Wellbeing, SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13 Climate Action, SDG 14 Life below Water, and SDG 15 Life on Land). Properly nourished people can lead to healthy and productive lives and by protecting and nurturing the earth systems future generations can do the same.