The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub has released a Synthesis Report on the regional preparatory meetings held in advance of the UN Food Systems Summit+2 Stocktaking Moment, in partnership with the UN Regional Commissions, regional stakeholders and the wider UN system. This report encapsulates the outcomes and recommendations from the series of five regional meetings. These insights have been instrumental in guiding the development of the UNFSS+2 programme and roadmap. This report represents a key input for the upcoming evidence -based discussion on global efforts, successes, challenges and paths to transform our food systems.

The Indonesian Academy of Food and Nutrition – Indonesian Academy of Sciences (AIPG - AIPI) has developed and shared six comprehensive policy briefs, addressing critical issues in the country's and global food and nutrition systems. These briefs provide valuable insights and recommendations for improving various aspects of the archipelagic country’s unique food and nutrition landscape.

Registration is now open for the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment. We invite UN Member States to submit the registration of National Delegations via the FAO Members Gateway as soon as possible. We also invite all food systems actors worldwide to register for the virtual campus of the UNFSS+2 to join this historic event to create lasting change to transform our food systems. 

In its inaugural meeting, the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub's Scientific Advisory Committee discusses science-driven solutions for transforming food systems.

The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub is pleased to invite applications for exhibition booths during the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment (24-26 July 2023), taking place in FAO Headquarters, Rome.

The Hub's first Food Systems Solutions Webinar on 11 May 2023 provided insights into how countries and international organizations can ensure that food labels and standards contribute to sustainable food systems.

National Convenors gather in Hanoi, Vietnam for transformative food systems dialogue - read the full summary of the session.

In preparation for the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment in July 2023, the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub is inviting stakeholders (organizations of Youth, Indigenous Peoples, Private Sector, Women, Producers, etc.) to complete a survey capturing their journey to the UNFSS +2  and what they have been doing to implement or support food systems transformations.

Elizabeth Mwende, a Youth Representative of the Hub’s Stakeholder Engagement and Networking Advisory (SENA) Group, shares her firsthand experience attending the Africa Regional Preparatory Meeting for the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment in Niamey, Niger. She highlights the importance of youth engagement in food systems transformation and provides insights into the key discussions and outcomes of the meeting.

The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub is hiring a specialist to support the overall organization of the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment in July 2023. Deadline to apply is 27 April 2023. 

This interview with Stefanos Fotiou, Director of the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub, is part of a series conducted in the lead-up to the 4th Global Conference of the One Planet Network Sustainable Food Systems Programme to be held from 24-27 April in Hanoi, Vietnam.

The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub is pleased to invite applications for side events during the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment (24-26 July 2023).

Italian Prime Minister H.E. Giorgia Meloni announced Italy's hosting of the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment in Rome from July 24-26 during her video speech at The Summit for Democracy 2023.

The Hub has developed templates to be used by countries in their preparations for the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment.  These templates can be used to present the overall journey and progress of countries towards implementing food systems transformation and to present their stories and examples of good practices.

 

The first of five Regional Preparatory Meetings for the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment kicks off in Niamey, Niger to consolidate regional learning and identify promising solutions for transforming food systems.

The Food Systems Solutions Dialogue schedule for March - July 2023 has been released.

GAIN’s Executive Director and IFAD’s Director for Food Systems Coordination discuss how to bring systemic change to food systems: a concept to attract private investments in developing countries. 

The Executive Office of the Secretary-General has distributed an Information Note with updates on the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment.

UN Food Systems Coordination Hub meets with Food Systems Coalitions of Action to plan for UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment that will take place 24-26 July in Rome.

The IPBES is calling all countries to provide a critical review of the food chapter of its Nexus Assessment on the interlinkages among biodiversity, water, food and health.