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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.

Data, dialogue, and determination: A young researcher reimagines food systems in India

14/05/2025

Youth Leadership Programme (YLP) alumna Alokita Jha bridges data, storytelling, and advocacy to drive science-based food systems transformation.

Building just and resilient food systems in the Arab Region

30/04/2025

Country and stakeholder representatives from 15 Arab countries met in Beirut to exchange insights and prepare regional input to the UNFSS+4 Stocktake.

Building opportunities from food waste: One youth advocate’s work in Zimbabwe

29/04/2025

Youth Leadership Programme (YLP) alumnus Carlos Paul Nidza is empowering Zimbabwe’s youth to cut food waste and build new livelihoods.

Europe and Central Asia unite for food systems transformation ahead of UNFSS+4

28/04/2025

Governments and stakeholders from 24 countries across Europe and Central Asia met in Geneva to shape the region's vision for food systems transformation.

Aligning youth efforts towards UNFSS+4: A global youth task force takes shape

11/04/2025

Global youth coordination is bringing fresh ideas, energy, and accountability to the UNFSS+4 Stocktake.

Bhutan’s Food Systems Strategy 2034: A framework for progress

02/04/2025

Bhutan convenes national dialogues to shape its long-term agrifood strategy, with support from Denmark and the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub.

UNFSS+4 Regional Preparatory Meeting in Asia and the Pacific

28/03/2025

Building on national progress, Asia-Pacific leaders and stakeholders met in Bangkok to develop regional input for the UNFSS+4 Stocktake.

Transforming Food Systems and Improving Nutrition in El Salvador

27/03/2025

El Salvador launches a new joint programme to promote sustainable diets, fight malnutrition and boost local resilience.

How a young leader in Mexico is bridging the gap between food policy and local communities

26/03/2025

Youth Leadership Programme (YLP) alumna Melissa Yamel Flores López is turning food policy into action, empowering communities across Mexico.

Achieving access to food on a healthy planet

12/03/2025

Hub Director Stefanos Fotiou speaks at Consumers International’s Sustainable Lifestyles Summit on transforming food systems for people and planet.

Policy brief: Transforming food systems to return to earth's limits

10/03/2025

Discover policy gaps and solutions from the Hub’s Scientific Advisory Committee to align food systems with planetary boundaries and enhance resilience.