This paper aims to describe the nutrition architecture at the time of publication (2017). It provides a detailed overview of the main nutrition actors (public and private) and their mandate, as well as the networks of actors who impact nutrition agendas globally. This includes the United Nations System Standing Committee on Nutrition (UNSCN). Furthermore, the paper puts forth recommendations regarding the role of UNSCN within a global governance system, with an emphasis on UN system actors.

Note: This publication was developed under the auspices of UNSCN, one of the precursors to UN-Nutrition.