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Call for Side Events at the UNFSS+4
14/04/2025
We are pleased to announce that applications are now open to host side events at the UN Food Systems Summit +4 (UNFSS+4), taking place from 27–29 July 2025 at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), Addis Ababa.
Aligning youth efforts towards UNFSS+4: A global youth task force takes shape
11/04/2025
Global youth coordination is bringing fresh ideas, energy, and accountability to the UNFSS+4 Stocktake.
Bhutan’s Food Systems Strategy 2034: A framework for progress
02/04/2025
Bhutan convenes national dialogues to shape its long-term agrifood strategy, with support from Denmark and the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub.
UNFSS+4 Regional Preparatory Meeting in Asia and the Pacific
28/03/2025
Building on national progress, Asia-Pacific leaders and stakeholders met in Bangkok to develop regional input for the UNFSS+4 Stocktake.
How a young leader in Mexico is bridging the gap between food policy and local communities
26/03/2025
Youth Leadership Programme (YLP) alumna Melissa Yamel Flores López is turning food policy into action, empowering communities across Mexico.
Deadline extended: UNFSS+4 Independent Stakeholders' Report Questionnaire - Respond before 6 April
25/03/2025
All food systems non-state actors are invited to share their insights on food systems transformation by 6 April 2025.
UNFSS+4 webpage now live
21/03/2025
Explore the latest news and preparations for the UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake.
Achieving access to food on a healthy planet
12/03/2025
Hub Director Stefanos Fotiou speaks at Consumers International’s Sustainable Lifestyles Summit on transforming food systems for people and planet.
Policy brief: Transforming food systems to return to earth's limits
10/03/2025
Discover policy gaps and solutions from the Hub’s Scientific Advisory Committee to align food systems with planetary boundaries and enhance resilience.
UNFSS+4 Global Briefing to National Convenors
07/03/2025
Read the report on the UNFSS+4 Global Briefing to National Convenors (24 Feb 2025) for key updates and discussions on Stocktake preparations.
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Launch of the UNFSS+4 Independent Stakeholders' Report Questionnaire
07/03/2025
The Hub launches a comprehensive questionnaire to gather inputs for the Independent Stakeholders’ Report to the UNFSS+4 Stocktake.
Cameroon advances food systems transformation with Convergence Initiative and Science-Policy-Society Interface launch
06/03/2025
Cameroon strengthens policy integration, science-driven solutions, and collaboration to link food systems transformation with climate action.
UNFSS+4 briefings set the stage for a transformative Stocktake in 2025
05/03/2025
Countries and food system actors gathered to align around an emerging vision for UNFSS+4, rooted in collaboration and investment, to accelerate food systems transformation.
Growing greatness: How Nicolette Francis is transforming agricultural education in Antigua and Barbuda
21/02/2025
Nicolette Francis, an alumna of the Hub’s Youth Leadership Programme (YLP), is empowering students with the skills and confidence to shape the future of agriculture.
Empowering UN teams to transform food systems
13/02/2025
UN Food Systems Task Force rolls out collaborative food systems thinking guide.
A Preparatory Youth Conference for the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4)
12/02/2025
Pre-register for the Preparatory Youth Conference for UNFSS+4 (May 15–16, 2025, Bangkok) to connect with young leaders, policymakers, and experts.
Costa Rica charts the path to a healthier and more sustainable diet
07/02/2025
Costa Rica publishes its new national pathway, "Costa Rica towards Sustainable and Healthy Agri-food Systems 2023-2026: from the field to the plate".
Convergence Initiative: Linking food systems transformation and climate action launched in Jordan
06/02/2025
Jordan launches its national inception workshop in Amman for the Food Systems and Climate Action Convergence Initiative.
Ethiopia hosts convergence workshop on food systems, nutrition and climate action
03/02/2025
Convergence Initiative workshop gathers diverse stakeholders in Ethiopia to develop a strategic blueprint for integrating food systems transformation and nutrition with climate action.
High-level UN Food Systems Advisory Group established to drive global transformation
30/01/2025
The new UN Food Systems Advisory Group is uniting leading voices to transform food systems for a sustainable, inclusive future.
