COP29: Aligning Food Systems, Nutrition and Climate Action

14 November, 09:00 – 10:00 (Baku / GMT+4) – WHO Pavilion, Blue Zone, COP29.

Virtual participation: Link coming soon. 

This event will bring together government representatives, Food Systems National Convenors, the SUN Movement, and experts to explore progress at the crossroads of food systems, climate, health, and nutrition. Participants will discuss strategies to align food systems and nutrition agendas, strengthening climate resilience and enhancing food security. Additionally, the event will reflect on recent initiatives like the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations, the SUN Global Movement, and national food systems transformation pathways, assessing their impact on nutrition outcomes since 2023 and identifying key lessons for future efforts.

Expected key takeaways:

1. Share successful strategies and initiatives that have advanced food systems and nutrition outcomes, including the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations, national food systems transformation pathways, and the SUN Movement.
2. Discuss achievements and challenges in integrating food systems, climate, and nutrition agendas.
3. Foster collaboration among governments, the private sector, civil society, and international organizations to support comprehensive food systems and nutrition strategies.
4. Identify priorities and action points for the UN Food Systems Summit +4 (UNFSS+4) Stocktaking Moment in 2025 to drive progress toward shared goals in food systems, health, nutrition, and climate.