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Final call: Registration for UNFSS+4 closes 18 July
14/07/2025
Registration for non-government participants for the UNFSS+4 Stocktake will close on Friday, 18 July 2025.
Information Note for UNFSS+4 Stocktake now available
10/07/2025
The draft Information Note is now online—find all key details for attending the UNFSS+4 Stocktake in Addis Ababa.
What's #OnMyPlate?
09/07/2025
Join the #OnMyPlate social media campaign ahead of the UNFSS+4 Stocktake — and share the story behind your plate.
A defining moment: Preparing for UNFSS+4 and the future of food systems
02/07/2025
Hub Director Stefanos Fotiou reflects on why UNFSS+4 is a turning point for accelerating action and accountability in food systems.
Lao People's Democratic Republic pioneers a Convergence Initiative to transform food systems and combat climate change
24/06/2025
Lao PDR launches the Hub's Convergence Initiative, a pioneering national program that integrates food systems transformation with climate action.
New Op-Ed: Youth at the forefront of food systems transformation
27/06/2025
The Hub's Stefanos Fotiou and Nicole DePaula highlight youth-led food systems change in new Bangkok Post op-ed, “Youth Lead Food System Revolution.”
Lead the change, feed the future
24/06/2025
Hub Director Stefanos Fotiou’s FMCG CEO article urges CEOs to lead fairer, greener food systems ahead of UNFSS+4.
Raising the Ambition on Food Systems Transformation at UNFSS+4 and COP30: The Hub's Role at the 5th Global Conference of the One Planet Network's Sustainable Food Systems Programme
23/06/2025
Held during the 5th Global Conference of the One Planet Network's Sustainable Food Systems Programme, this high-level plenary explored national leadership, financing, and inclusive governance for food systems transformation in the lead-up to UNFSS+4 and COP30.
UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake (UNFSS+4): Media Advisory
13/06/2025
UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake (UNFSS+4) co-hosted by the governments of Ethiopia and Italy
A Global Turning Point for Food, Climate, and Equity
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 27–29 July 2025
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN for UNFSS+4: Secure your spot for the second United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4)
13/06/2025
Secure your spot for the Second United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4)
Africa Rallies for Resilient and Just Food Systems at UNFSS+4 Regional Preparatory Meeting
12/06/2025
From 5–7 May 2025, over 400 delegates from 36 countries across the continent gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, for the Africa Regional Preparatory Meeting of the UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake +4 (UNFSS+4).
Jordan Launches Joint Programme to Transform Agrifood Systems for Sustainability and Resilience
23/12/2024
The Ministry of Agriculture in Jordan, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), has launched a Joint SDG Fund-funded joint programme to transform Jordan's agrifood system towards greater sustainability and resilience.
Communities in Costa Rica working to transform their agri-food systems
09/04/2025
The joint programme "Empowering Communities in Sustainable Agri-Food Systems" is an initiative supported by the Joint SDG Fund and led by the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in Costa Rica.
Strengthening agri-food systems in Costa Rica
07/01/2025
In the picturesque regions of Brunca and Huetar Norte, a transformative initiative is taking root to empower communities and pave the way for healthier, more sustainable agri-food systems.
Transforming Food Systems to Become More Sustainable, Inclusive and Resilient in Cambodia
27/01/2025
The Joint SDG Fund is instrumental in Cambodia’s efforts to transform its food systems, supporting the revision and implementation of the national roadmap. By focusing on building impactful frameworks, scaling sustainable financing, and strengthening advocacy efforts, the fund seeks to address both economic and nutritional challenges.
From Kolubara to Campania – Learning for a sustainable future
25/04/2025
Kolubara, a district in Serbia known for its natural beauty, cultural and historical heritage and a vast tourist offer, could soon become a leader in the transformation of domestic agriculture.
Strategic Meeting Strengthens Alliances for the AMAS-1 Joint Programme in the Bolivian Amazon
15/05/2025
In a strategic meeting, representatives of the United Nations in Bolivia, along with ambassadors and delegates from donor countries, international cooperation agencies, and authorities of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, came together to discuss the Joint Programme “Strengthening Sustainable Food Systems in the Bolivian Amazon for Living Well and in Harmony with Mother Earth” (AMAS-1).
UN and Joint SDG Fund Launch Transformative Food Systems Project in Tajikistan
18/11/2024
The initiative aims to boost livelihoods and nutrition through sustainable agriculture and inclusive food systems.
Nigeria’s food systems pathway begins to bear fruit
04/06/2025
A nationwide push to grow more and better food at home and attract young people to agriculture is beginning to transform Nigeria’s food systems.
Thailand joins global push for integrated food and climate solutions with launch of Convergence Initiative
30/05/2025
Thailand has taken a major step forward in aligning its food systems transformation with climate action through the National Convergence Inception Workshop, held from 19–21 May 2025 in Bangkok. The workshop brought together representatives from government ministries, UN agencies, civil society, research institutions and the private sector to launch the Convergence Initiative—a global effort to drive coherence across food, climate and development agendas.
