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UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake (UNFSS+4): Media Advisory
13/06/2025
UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake (UNFSS+4)
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).
Government of Samoa and WFP launch analysis to enhance access to healthy diets
26/11/2024
The Samoa Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) jointly held a workshop to mark the launch of a Cost of the Diet analysis in Samoa.
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.
Cambodia Marks 11th National Nutrition Day: 'Nutrition for Growth'
19/11/2024
The Royal Government of Cambodia, through the Council for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD), hosted the 11th National Nutrition Day (NND) under the theme "Nutrition for Growth".
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.
Save the Date: Second United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4)
29/05/2025
We are pleased to announce that the Second United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) will take place from 27 to 29 July 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, co-hosted by the Governments of Ethiopia and Italy.
Excitement Builds as Draft Programme Unveiled for Second UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) in Addis Ababa
28/05/2025
The countdown has begun! The draft programme for the Second UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4), scheduled to take place from 27 to 29 July 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, has been officially released. This high-profile global gathering will bring together world leaders, policymakers, innovators, and grassroots voices from every corner of the globe to assess progress and inspire bold, collective action for sustainable, inclusive, and resilient food systems.
Transforming Food Systems to Stay Within Earth’s Limits
28/05/2025
A global webinar hosted by the Hub’s Scientific Advisory Committee explored how food systems can support people and planet without exceeding Earth’s environmental limits.
Public consultation on the draft UNFSS+4 Independent Stakeholder Report
26/05/2025
The public consultation on the draft UNFSS+4 Independent Stakeholder Report is open for contributions until 6 June 2025. Non-state actors are encouraged to read the draft report and provide feedback and reflections in response to the report and to guiding questions.
Americas and the Caribbean Unite for Food Systems Transformation at UNFSS+4 Regional Meeting
26/05/2025
From 7-9 April 2025, leaders and changemakers from across Latin America and the Caribbean gathered to attend the Regional Preparatory Meeting for the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) in Santiago, Chile. Organized by the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub (the Hub) in collaboration with the UN Interagency Task Force for Latin America and the Caribbean, the three-day event marked a pivotal moment to assess progress, renewed commitments, and aligned priorities ahead of the global UNFSS+4 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia this July.
Young leaders convene in Bangkok to drive global food systems reform
15/05/2025
Global agrifood systems are at a critical juncture. Despite economic growth and reducing poverty over recent decades, far too many people still suffer from malnutrition and undernutrition, and rising obesity remains widespread. At the same time, unsustainable agricultural practices are eroding natural resources and contributing to climate change. Urgent action to transform food systems is needed to ensure a healthier, more equitable, and environmentally sound future.
