As leaders converge in Davos for the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in January, Hub Director Stefanos Fotiou highlights why empowering women farmers is key to transforming food systems.

The 4^th series of regional meetings with National Convenors has been announced, supporting implementation of the UNFSS+4 Call to Action.

The Conscious Food Systems Alliance is organising an interactive dialogue on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, from 14:30 to 16:00 CET, exploring one of the most pressing dynamics shaping our food systems today: polarization — and how we might transform it into an opportunity for compassionate co-creation.

Following an immersive study visit to Brazil (15-20 Sept 2025), where nutrition policy professionals from 10 countries explored innovative nutrition programmes, UN-Nutrition and the Healthy Diets Coalition are hosting an online workshop to share key learnings and insights.

Food systems took center stage in 2025 – shifting from plans to action across climate, health, livelihoods and development, driven by countries and partners.

Tajikistan advances healthier diets and resilient food systems through coordinated UN support, policy reform, and investment under the Joint SDG Fund.

Ethiopia launches a youth-supported science–policy–society interface to turn evidence and innovation into food systems action.

Arab countries convene in Amman to advance coordinated strategies for implementing food systems transformation across the region. 

The Coalition of Action on Healthy Diets from Sustainable Food Systems for Children and All (HDSFS), in the framework of the One Planet Network Sustainable Food Systems Programme (OPN SFSP), and in collaboration with the Government of Pakistan, has published a new case study highlighting the country’s efforts to transform its food system towards healthier and more sustainable diets.

As 2025 draws to a close, Hub Director Stefanos Fotiou highlights one clear lesson from a turbulent year: food systems have become a frontline of social protection and global stability.

The TSARA initiative will host its first Science Days on 13, 15, 20 and 22 January 2026, bringing together researchers for a four-part webinar series exploring collaborative research on agroecological transitions, sustainable food systems, and the interactions between agroecology and food systems.

Bhutan convenes four-day writeshop on food systems stocktaking, advancing resilient, sustainable systems guided by Gross National Happiness.

Regional actors convene in Amman to strengthen strategic planning for resilient, sustainable food systems across the Arab region.

Samoa brings government, partners, and communities together to accelerate coordinated action on food systems transformation and climate resilience.

Japan’s agricultural innovation is booming. Two research institutions stand out – the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) on the global stage, and the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO) – turning steady scientific investment into practical advances that shape both national and global progress.

Inside the Second World Summit for Social Development, exploring how food systems can advance dignity, livelihoods, and social justice.

11 December 2025 (14:00-15:30 CET) – Webinar: Let’s E.A.T: Educate for Agroecological Transformation: Exploring the role of transformative learning for agroecology. Organized by the Agroecology Coalition and the University of Vermont, Institute for Agroecology. Register here.

Amazon countries launch a new partnership to strengthen food systems, climate action, and regional cooperation at COP30.

The United Nations Food Systems Coordination Hub brought a clear message to the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha: transforming food systems is essential to creating dignified work, reducing inequality, and strengthening social cohesion.

At the Summit for Social Development in Doha, the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub highlighted the central role of food systems in achieving the 2030 Agenda. In an interview with The Peninsula Qatar, Director Stefanos Fotiou emphasized the need for fairer and more sustainable food system solutions that drive progress across climate, health, and equity goals.