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UNFSS+4 Regional Preparatory Meetings
February to May 2025 | Alongside the Regional Fora on Sustainable Development
Overview
In preparation for the UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake (UNFSS+4), which will take place in Addis Ababa from 28-30 July 2025, the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub – in collaboration with Regional Economic Commissions and the broader UN system – is organizing five Regional Preparatory Meetings from February to May 2025.
Building on the momentum of UNFSS+2 and the UN Secretary-General's Call to Action for accelerated food systems transformation, these regional meetings will provide a platform for National Convenors, Member States, UN agencies, civil society, private sector actors, financial institutions, academia, and other stakeholders to assess progress, strengthen accountability, and unlock investments for food systems transformation.
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Purpose and objectives
The UNFSS+4 Regional Preparatory Meetings will serve as a crucial step towards the 2025 Stocktake, ensuring that regional perspectives shape global discussions. The outcome of this regional meeting will be synthesized into regional key messages to be considered for the preparation of the UNFSS+4.
The meetings will:
- Document progress in food systems transformation since UNFSS 2021, identifying successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
- Strengthen accountability by evaluating the roles, commitments and contributions of both state and non-state actors.
- Unlock investments to scale impactful solutions, leveraging new partnerships, financial tools, and innovations.
- Enhance technical and operational capacities of stakeholders to implement transformative food systems solutions.
- Foster peer learning and partnerships across regions to accelerate national-level action.
Schedule
The Regional Meetings will be held in person and online for broad participation.
| Region | Venue | Date | Focal Points | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia and the Pacific | Bangkok, Thailand | 3-5 March 2025 | Ms Kuntum Melati Ms Michelle Seck | Register here. |
| Europe and Central Asia | Geneva, Switzerland | 3-4 April 2025 | Link coming soon. | |
| Latin America and the Caribbean | Santiago de Chile, Chile | 7-9 April 2025 | Ms Juana Giraldo Ms Sofia Mauceri | Link coming soon. |
| Arab Region | Beirut, Lebanon | 16-17 April 2025 | Ms Meriem Achouri | Link coming soon. |
| Africa | Nairobi, Kenya | 5-7 May 2025 | Link coming soon. |
Note: Dates are aligned with the 2025 Regional Fora on Sustainable Development and are subject to change.
For non-logistical inquiries regarding the UNFSS+4 Regional Preparatory Meetings, please contact Mr Khaled Eltaweel, Senior Programme Coordinator.
Participation
The UNFSS+4 Regional Preparatory Meetings will be held in person and online. They are open to:
- Member States (National Convenors and other representatives)
- United Nations entities
- Civil society organizations
- Private sector actors
- Financial institutions
- Academia and research institutions
- Food systems coalitions and other stakeholders
- The broader Ecosystem of Support
The meetings will span three days and include plenary sessions, interactive discussions and peer-learning opportunities to ensure inclusive and action-oriented participation.
Non-State Actors Participation
The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub is pleased to invite representatives from Non-State Actors (NSA) organizations to express their interest in participating in the UNFSS+4 Regional Preparatory Meetings. Kindly submit a request using the registration forms linked in the schedule above. Submission of an expression of interest does not guarantee participation. Due to venue capacity, requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, considering availability, existing representation of participants, and relevance to the agenda. Priority will be given to representatives and stakeholders engaged with our regional networks, food systems coalitions of action, and/or national pathways. Successful applications will receive an email of invitation.
