Instructional Videos
On this page, you will find a series of instructional videos that explain how to navigate and use the Global Food Systems Network Map. The Map is hosted on Kumu, a network visualization tool that allows you to sort, filter, and interact with the data.
Video #1
Introduction to Meridian’s Global Food Systems Network Map
In this video, we provide a big-picture overview of Meridian’s Global Food Systems Network Map. The Network Map highlights multi-stakeholder food systems initiatives from around the world and provides valuable insights into how these efforts are driving positive change.
Video #2
How the Network Map is Structured
In this video, we showcase how the Global Food Systems Network Map is organized and provide insight into the Map’s core structural elements.
Video #3
How to Navigate the Kumu Platform
In this video, we share helpful tips for navigating the Global Food Systems Network Map and the Kumu interface effectively.
Network Map View: Filter by Topic and Type of Initiative
Identify Opportunities for Collaboration
Scenario: You are a multi-stakeholder initiative looking to identify other efforts working in the same subject area for potential partnership.
You can use the “Filter by Topic and Type of Initiative” Map view to help you identify potential partners, using a combination of Topics, Types of Initiative, and Tags. See the video below for an example. Then, check out the Network Map to give it a try!
Network Map View: Filter by Topic and System Driver
Find Gaps in Work Across the Food System
Scenario: You are a funder interested in resourcing food systems transformation efforts that use a specific lever to drive change. You also want to identify areas where there might be a funding gap.
You can use the “Filter by Topic and System Driver” Map view to help you identify potential gaps in multi-stakeholder efforts, using a combination of Topics and System Drivers. See the video below for an example. Then, check out the Map to give it a try!
Network Map View: How are funding Institutions engaged across Initiatives?]
Visualize the Funding Landscape
Scenario: You are a multi-stakeholder initiative assessing your budget for the upcoming fiscal year. You want to identify funders supporting efforts similar to yours, as well as explore the potential for collaboration with those funders’ grantees.
You can use the “How are funding Institutions engaged across Initiatives?” Map view to help you understand multiple levels of relationships between funding institutions and multi-stakeholder initiatives. See the video below for an example. Then, check out the Map to give it a try!
Network Map View: How are Institutions engaged across Initiatives?
Understand the Food System Landscape
Scenario: You are a funder exploring opportunities to advance your strategic goals. You want to identify organizations that work in a specific area of interest — and also see what other entities those organizations are connected to.
You can use the “How are Institutions engaged across Initiatives?” Map view to help you understand multiple levels of relationships between multi-stakeholder initiatives and their member institutions. See the video below for an example. Then, check out the Map to give it a try!
Data Disclaimer
Our Network Map was released in October 2023 as a beta version, based on preliminary data that Meridian gathered. As such, we acknowledge that this Map is not comprehensive of every multi-stakeholder initiative actively working in food systems, and some of the data in the Map may be incomplete. If you notice any gaps in our data, please contact us. We are actively identifying and incorporating new information to improve the Map and enhance its usefulness to those working in food systems.
Ready to Get Started?
Click the button below to start exploring the Global Food Systems Network Map. Once you fill out a brief questionnaire, you will have immediate access to the Map. Please note the Map is best viewed on a desktop computer.