Indigenous Peoples' Food Systems Coalition

The Indigenous Peoples Food Systems Coalition, formed in 2021 as an outcome of the UN Food Systems Summit, is an Indigenous Peoples-led collaborative initiative that brings together Indigenous Peoples’ organizations, UN Member States, six UN agencies, and other key stakeholders to build healthy, equitable, and sustainable food systems that respect and incorporate Indigenous knowledge and practices. The coalition provides opportunities for members to work together to influence policy and promote action on the ground with the potential to transform global food systems.

Thematic Areas: Indigenous Peoples Food Systems

Leading Entities:

World Food Programme (WFP), United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII)

UN AFPs & IGOs

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Global-Hub on Indigenous Peoples' Food Systems, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

Member Countries

Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Finland, Guatemala, Ireland, Lesotho, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Spain

Indigenous Peoples’ Organizations

Asian Indigenous International* Network, Ilukim Sustainability Solomon Islands, Indigenous Determinants of Health Alliance, International Indian Treaty Council, Kinnapa Development Program, Land is Life, Russian Indigenous Women Forum, The Indigenous Peoples’ Partnership on Agrobiodiversity and Food Sovereignty

Other Members

Alliance of Biodiversity International and CIAT, Sami Parliament,

Focal Points

[email protected]