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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 

 

13/06/2025
Secure your spot for the Second United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4)
Africa Regional 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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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. 
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). 
18/11/2024
The initiative aims to boost livelihoods and nutrition through sustainable agriculture and inclusive food systems.
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.
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. 
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.
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.
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.

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. 

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.

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.