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

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