Live Coverage: Will be livestreamed on UN Web TV. Media Alerts: Press briefings and other events open to media – to come.

Media Advisory

UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake (UNFSS+4) 
A Global Turning Point for Food, Climate, and Equity 
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 27–29 July 2025 

ADDIS ABABA / ROME — 13 June 2025 
 

The United Nations will convene the UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake (UNFSS+4) from 27–29 July 2025 at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – bringing together heads of state, ministers, scientists, producers, Indigenous leaders, youth, and civil society from around the world. 

This is more than a summit. It’s a reality check. With just five years left to meet the 2030 Agenda, the world is off track on hunger, nutrition, and sustainability. Yet from the Sahel to Southeast Asia, countries are making bold commitments and leading innovations to transform how food is grown, distributed, and consumed – across climate, health, equity, and economic recovery. 

Register your attendance and get accredited here.

Why it matters for media:

• It’s a global stocktake with teeth: Every two years, UNFSS+4 measures real progress on food systems transformation. This is a frontline moment of accountability and leadership. 
• It’s hosted in Africa: For the first time, the Summit is held in Africa – a region leading the charge in resilient, sustainable food strategies. 
• It’s where food meets climate, conflict, and development: From fragile states to thriving farm innovations, this is a story of challenge and momentum. 
• It’s powered by people, not just policy: Youth, Indigenous Peoples, women, and producers are shaping the agenda and outcomes. 

Journalists will have access to: 

• High-level briefings and interviews with UN officials, ministers, and grassroots leaders. 
• Field visits (July 27) showcasing community-led solutions. 
• On-site and virtual Media Lab at UNECA, offering daily insights and media kits. 
• Press conferences, photo opportunities, and real-time updates. 

Event at a Glance: 

• Action Day + Field Visits: 27 July 
• High-Level Stocktake Sessions: 28–29 July at UNECA 
• Live Media Lab Access (on-site)

More information, updates, and accreditation details here.

For media access to UNECA events, please contact: Sophia Denekew [email protected]
Event Website: https://www.unfoodsystemshub.org/un-food-systems-summit-4-stocktake/en 

Media Advisory - 27 July 2025

UNFSS+4 Officially Kicks Off Tomorrow, July 28, with High-Level Opening

Addis Ababa, 27 July 2025 – The United Nations Food Systems Summit +4 (UNFSS+4) Stocktake officially opens tomorrow, 28 July 2025, with a High-Level Opening Session, marking the start of a pivotal global convening to assess progress toward transforming food systems in support of the 2030 Agenda.

WHEN:

• Monday, 28 July 2025
• High-Level Opening | 9:00 AM EDT

NOTE TO ACCREDITED MEDIA:

• All accredited media will be required to remain seated in Press Galleries 1 and 2 on the 2nd floor for the entire duration of the ceremony. Conference Room 2 will also carry a live feed.

WHERE TO WATCH:

• UN Web TV Live Broadcast: https://webtv.un.org/en/schedule/2025-07-28
• YouTube (UN Food Systems Coordination Hub): UNFSS YouTube Channel

Highlights From Action Day – July 27

On Action Day, 27 July, stakeholders across the globe convened for dynamic dialogues, activations, and knowledge sharing to set the tone for the UNFSS+4 summit. Key moments included:

• Young People as Changemakers: How Art and Creativity Are Driving Change and Sustainable Food Systems
  Hosted by the UN SDG Action Campaign, this standout event spotlighted the power of youth-led innovation, culture, and storytelling to reimagine food systems.
  Event Details: Read More
• Additional Action Day sessions are highlighted here:
  Action Day Programme

Coming Up: Launch of the SOFI 2025 Report

Also on 28 July, a special UNFSS+4 event will feature the launch of the 2025 edition of The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report, providing critical data and insights into global hunger and nutrition trends.
Details: The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World

Join the global conversation and follow along using #UNFSS2025 and #FoodSystems.
For updates, visit: https://www.unfoodsystemshub.org/

Media Advisory - 04 July 2025

UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake: Three Weeks Out – Draft Programme and High-Level Participation Announced

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 27–29 July 2025

With just three weeks to go, preparations are accelerating for the UN Food Systems Summit +4 (UNFSS+4) Stocktake, set to take place from 27 to 29 July 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Media accreditation is now open and will close on 10 July 2025. Journalists interested in covering the event on site should register via the official portal: https://indico.un.org/event/1018311/registrations/

Key Highlights

• The Prime Ministers of Ethiopia and Italy, co-hosts of the Summit, will attend alongside the Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed.
• Several Heads of State and Government are expected, reflecting the growing political commitment to transforming food systems for people, planet, and prosperity.
• The Summit’s draft programme is now available and features high-level dialogues, regional roundtables, spotlight sessions, and special events: Download the draft programme (PDF)
  

A Milestone for Accountability, Investment and Inclusivity

UNFSS+4 comes at a critical mid-point on the path to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. With hunger, inequality, and climate pressures rising, the Summit will take stock of national progress since the inaugural 2021 Food Systems Summit – and chart a path forward through greater accountability, targeted investment, and inclusive action.

The event is the culmination of months of global engagement, including:

• Regional preparatory meetings in Asia and the Pacific, Africa, Europe and Central Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Arab Region;
• Over 100 national stocktaking reports;
• The dynamic Preparatory Youth Conference in Bangkok;
• Extensive consultations with civil society, Indigenous Peoples, producers, and the private sector.
  

From Addis to the World

The outcomes of UNFSS+4 will inform a series of critical global moments in 2025 – from the World Food Forum and COP30 in Brazil, to the UN Environment Assembly and the World Social Summit – cementing food systems as foundational to climate, economic, and health agendas.

This is a chance to drive tangible progress where it matters most.

For media access to UNECA events, please contact: Sophia Denekew [email protected]
Event Website: https://www.unfoodsystemshub.org/un-food-systems-summit-4-stocktake/en

Press Release

Addis Ababa, 29 July 2025

UNFSS +4 Concludes in Addis Ababa, Reaffirming Global Unity on Food Systems Transformation

The Second United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS +4) – held 27–29 July 2025 in Addis Ababa, co‑hosted by Ethiopia and Italy – closed today with a powerful reaffirmation of political will, partnership, and accountability in support of sustainable, inclusive, and resilient global food systems transformation.

UNFSS+4 brought together 3,500+ participants, 145+ national delegations and 700+ non-state actors. Participants from across governments, civil society, producers, youth, Indigenous Peoples, academia, and the private sector gathered for Plenary sessions, High-level Panels, Ministerial Roundtables, Investment Dialogues, and Stakeholder-led constituencies. The final closing plenary tied together global priorities with national action plans and key accelerators for progress over the next two years toward 2030 goals.

Achieving Results: From Vision to Action

Day 2 of the Summit (29 July) showcased how high-level commitments are being translated into measurable progress. A series of high-impact sessions and announcements underscored the momentum behind food systems transformation:

• Investment Dialogues introduced innovative financing models, including public–private partnerships, climate-smart investments, and AI-driven data solutions, all designed to drive inclusive, system-wide transformation.
• Constituency-led sessions – from youth, Indigenous Peoples, producers and others – generated grounded insights and actionable solutions drawn from lived experience and local knowledge.
• Transforming Food Systems Together: Aligning Action, Investment and Accountability spotlighted the urgent need for increased, well-targeted investment and policy coherence – bridging the persistent gap between global ambition and local implementation.
• A major commitment was announced following the Investment Pitch for Cameroon: the Global Flagship Initiative for Food Security (GFIFS) confirmed its intent to partner with the Joint SDG Fund to significantly scale up programmes starting with Cameroon’s food value chains. GFIFS will expand this effort to additional countries, working closely with UN Resident Coordinators. The formal launch of this large-scale commitment is slated for Science Week in New York, September 2025.
  

Shared Themes

1. Food systems are central – not peripheral – to achieving health, equity, climate resilience, and peace. Poor nutrition is often both cause and consequence of broader crises.
2. Inclusive governance and multi‑stakeholder accountability remain essential, ensuring that women, youth, Indigenous communities, and smallholder producers shape change.
3. Finance is critical, and must be smart, catalytic, and accessible – leveraging digital tools, data-driven planning, and new risk-sharing models.
4. Science, innovation and data are now strategic tools in tracking progress, targeting interventions, and scaling effective practices.
   

Context and Imperative

As the world faces escalating climate chaos, geopolitical instability, and surging hunger, leaders echoed urgent calls for action. The UN Secretary-General’s message resonates beyond food systems: “The hidden costs of our food systems – on health, nature, and human suffering – exceed $10 trillion a year.”

And at the same time, “Too often food systems are seen as a part of our challenges, when they can be one of the greatest solutions,” said UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed in her closing session remarks – “to deliver for people, for planet, for peace, and for prosperity.”

Looking Ahead: Building on UNFSS +4 Momentum

UNFSS +4 marks a pivotal mid-point in the race to 2030 – serving as a global reality check and a source of renewed energy and cooperation. Key commitments moving forward include:

• Embedding food systems strategies across national development plans and climate frameworks.
• Strengthening accountability mechanisms across UN, national, and local levels.
• Scaling financial instruments – especially targeting smallholder resilience, climate adaptation, and youth entrepreneurship.
• Deepening data‑driven decision‑making and innovation partnerships.
  

The outcomes from this Summit will feed into upcoming global forums: the UN General Assembly, World Food Forum, COP 30, and other critical international gatherings in the coming months. UNFSS +4 has demonstrated that when diverse voices come together, shared vision becomes durable action. As the Summit concludes in Addis Ababa, we move forward with renewed resolve – united in purpose and reminded that food systems transformation is both essential and achievable. 

Media Contacts:

Sophia Denekew [email protected]

Press Release

Addis Ababa, 28 July 2025

Global Leaders Convene in Addis Ababa to Launch UN Food Systems Summit +4

UNFSS+4 kicks off with calls for accountability, bold action, and investment to transform food systems by 2030

The second UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) opened today in Addis Ababa, co-hosted by the Government of Ethiopia and Government of Italy, in collaboration with the United Nations Food Systems Coordination Hub. The summit brings together more than 2,500 delegates including heads of state, ministers, civil society, youth, and food producers to assess global progress and reinvigorate commitment toward equitable, sustainable, and resilient food systems.

Held at the UNECA headquarters, the high-level opening ceremony featured remarks by H.E. Abiy Ahmed Ali, Prime Minister of Ethiopia; H.E. Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy; the Presidents of Kenya, Somalia and Comoros. “Today, we reflect on the progress made and recommit to urgent and coordinated action, said Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. “We would be making a serious mistake if we limited ourselves to looking at food systems through the face of poverty, suffering, and hunger. Food systems are an engine of growth and development,” said Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

The Day 1 programme included regional spotlights, ministerial dialogues, and the official launch of the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2025 report, which shows rising urgency to address hunger, malnutrition, and fragile agri-food systems in the face of climate shocks and economic inequality.

Delegates emphasized three core objectives:

1. Taking stock of progress on national food system pathways launched since the 2021 UNFSS.
2. Strengthening partnerships, particularly with youth, women, and Indigenous Peoples.
3. Unlocking investment to scale innovation, resilience, and inclusive governance.
   

The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub presented its latest analysis across over 100 country pathways, while stakeholder panels spotlighted transformative practices from Ethiopia, Brazil, Indonesia, and beyond. Preparatory dialogues held earlier this year in Nairobi, Bangkok, Beirut, Geneva, and Santiago have fed into today's framing.

“What we need is the determination to act at the speed, and scale, the moment demands,” said UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed. “The time for ambition and solidarity is now.”

The summit runs through 29 July and includes plenary dialogues, investment pitches, field visits, and an Action Day focused on country-level delivery. The final day will outline a road map toward critical milestones and the 2030 SDG deadline.

Media Contacts:

Sophia Denekew [email protected]
For programme updates and resources: https://www.unfoodsystemshub.org/un-food-systems-summit-4-stocktake and Media Resource Hub – UNFSS+4