OVERVIEW AND UPDATES
About UNFSS+4
The 2nd United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) will take place July 27–29, 2025, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, co-hosted by Ethiopia and Italy. Building on the momentum of the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) and the first Stocktake in 2023 (UNFSS+2), this event will reflect on global progress in food systems transformation, strengthen collaboration, and unlock finance and investments to accelerate action towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
With just five years remaining until 2030, UNFSS+4 will serve as a critical moment to reflect on national efforts, explore solutions, and mobilize stakeholders toward sustainable, resilient, and inclusive food systems.
KEY DATES AND STRUCTURE
- July 27-29 , 2025 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The high-level opening will include participation from heads of state and government, and other global leaders.
A pre-summit session will also take place, where civil society – including youth, Indigenous groups, smallholder farmers, and women’s organizations – will lead discussions on the future of food systems transformation.
Why UNFSS+4 Matters
The 2021 UN Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) positioned food systems as a key lever for the sustainable development agenda. However, geopolitical challenges, ongoing conflicts, and the climate crisis have hindered progress. UNFSS+4 aims to address these challenges by reinforcing commitments made at previous summits, aligning global priorities, and accelerating practical solutions.
Building on UNFSS+2: The Call to Action
At UNFSS+2 in 2023, the UN Secretary-General issued a Call to Action for accelerated food systems transformation, urging governments and stakeholders to:
- Integrate food systems strategies into all national policies for sustainable development.
- Strengthen governance frameworks to engage all sectors and stakeholders.
- Invest in research, data, innovation and technology capacities, including stronger connections to science.
- Promote inclusive participation of women, youth, and Indigenous communities.
- Expand private sector engagement through sustainable business practices.
- Improve access to financing and concessional funding for food systems transformation.
Objectives of UNFSS+4
Reflecting on progress
Reflecting on achievements and identifying lessons learned, while analyzing the factors that have enabled success in various contexts. This will provide a foundation for understanding gaps and scaling transformative solutions.
Strengthening partnerships and tracking commitments
Advancing inclusive, rights-based collaboration and mutual accountability by aligning efforts, tracking progress, and engaging all actors—especially marginalized groups—to accelerate sustainable, resilient, and equitable food systems transformation.
Unlocking investments
Exploring opportunities for financing innovations and scaling solutions, with a focus on creating enabling environments, leveraging public-private partnerships, and mobilizing climate and development finance to support transformative actions at scale.
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Excitement Builds as Draft Programme Unveiled for Second UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) in Addis Ababa
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.
Three Days of Momentum, Dialogue, and Transformation
UNFSS+4 kicks off on 27 July with Action Day, a vibrant launch featuring side events and energized spaces for networking and bilateral meetings, designed to spark collaboration and accelerate partnerships.
Momentum continues with the official Stocktake Meeting on 28–29 July, where a dynamic mix of plenary sessions, ministerial roundtables, high-level panels, investment dialogues, and constituency-led discussions will drive the agenda forward. From the voices of heads of state to youth and Indigenous leaders, every session is crafted to tackle pressing challenges, from food sovereignty and climate-smart agriculture to unlocking innovative finance and strengthening accountability across the food system.
The release of the draft programme marks a key milestone on the road to UNFSS+4—an opportunity not just to reflect, but to rally the world around urgent, coordinated action for people, planet, and prosperity.
