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Introducing the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment

The UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment took place in Rome, Italy from 24 – 26 July 2023, on the premises of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). It was hosted by Italy, in collaboration with the Rome-based UN Agencies (FAO, IFAD, WFP), the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub and the wider UN system.

Background

The UN Secretary-General has committed in his Chair Summary and Statement of Action on the UN Food Systems Summit to convene “a global stocktaking meeting every two years to review progress in implementing the outcomes of this process and its contributions to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda. This will be supported by the RBAs, the broader UN System and partners.”

Purpose

The purpose of the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment was to build on the momentum of the 2021 Food Systems Summit and create a conducive space for countries to review progress on the commitments to action and identify successes, enduring bottlenecks and priorities in order to close the implementation gap by effectively and efficiently utilizing the Means of Implementation for food systems transformation. It was also an opportunity to further socialize the powerful role of sustainable, equitable, healthy and resilient food systems as critical SDG accelerators and advocate for urgent action at scale, building on the latest evidence that sustainable food systems contribute to better and more sustainable outcomes for people, planet and prosperity leaving no one behind.

For more information, read Note to Correspondents: Stage set in Italy to take stock on progress towards the transformation of food systems across world at critical half-way point of the Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2030.

Calls for Participation in the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment

Template for Voluntary Progress Report on Food Systems Transformation in Countries

As per several requests from countries, the Hub developed a template that can be used on a voluntary basis by countries in order to systematize their preparations for the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment. This template seeks to serve a voluntary effort and does not imply any mandatory reporting request in relation to the UNFSS+2.

Please note that this template should be used by countries to present their overall journey on implementing food systems transformation. An additional template for countries that would like to present stories /good practices of food systems transformation is also available.

This template is designed to facilitate submission of inputs by national governments. The Hub encourages the National Food Systems Convenors (or other food systems focal points in the absence of a Convenor), to submit one document per country that summarizes inputs from all Government Agencies, other public institutions as well as stakeholders and other food systems actors.

The deadline to submit closed on Friday 19 May 2023.

Template for Stories / Good Practices on Food Systems Transformation

Several countries, UN agencies, coalitions, stakeholders and other actors of the Food Systems Ecosystem of Support have achieved important milestones on food systems transformation. To document these milestones and successes, the Hub has compiled a compendium of best practices on food systems transformation. Any type of public or private entity (government, academic institutions, coalitions, UN Agencies, international organizations, stakeholder organizations, civil society, etc.) can share a concrete best practice on food systems transformation. Each entity can submit multiple best practices.

The deadline for submissions closed on Friday 5 May 2023.

Download the template here.

Call for Exhibition Booths at the UNFSS+2

The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub was pleased to invite applications for exhibition booths at the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment, taking place at FAO’s Headquarters in Rome, from 24-26 July, 2023.

Deadline to apply was Friday 26 May 2023. This application process has now closed. Thank you for your interest.

Guidelines and application available here.

Call for stakeholder input for the UNFSS +2

In preparation for the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment in July 2023, the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub invited stakeholders (organizations of Youth, Indigenous Peoples, Private Sector, Women, Producers, etc.) to complete a survey capturing their journey and what they have been doing to implement or support food systems transformations.

Deadline to apply was 19 May 2023. This survey is now closed. Thank you for your participation.

Guidelines and application are available here.

Call for Side Events for the UNFSS+2

The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub was pleased to invite applications for side events to be convened in situ and virtually over the three days of the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment (24-26 July 2023).

Deadline to apply was Friday 28 April 2023. This application process has closed. Thank you for your interest.

Guidelines and application are available here.

Non-State Actors (NSA) Participation at the UNFSS +2

The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub was pleased to invite representatives from Non-State-Actors (NSA) organizations to express their interest in participating in the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment. Eligible participants should come from different organizations and with expertise in a range of disciplines and thematic fields directly related to food systems transformation.

Deadline to apply was Friday 14 April 2023. This application process has now closed. Thank you for your interest.

Guidelines and application available here.