The first-ever UN Food Systems Summit saw nearly 300 commitments from around the world to accelerate action and transform food systems. The summit brought together people from across the world – youth, food producers, indigenous peoples, civil society, researchers, business leaders and UN representatives – to mobilize behind transforming how we produce, consume and think about food.
Everyone participating was called on to make actionable commitments to change food systems in line with the needs of people and plant. Food systems span from the seed to the table, or the production, packaging, distribution and consumption of food. At a moment of record levels of hunger and poor nutrition, reforms are urgent and essential for many of the Sustainable Development Goals.
What’s the climate angle? Food systems generate a third of greenhouse gas emissions. Without dramatic changes, food system emissions will likely increase by up to 40 per cent by 2050, given rising demand from population, more income and dietary changes. Learn more about the links to climate and about the summit itself.
Read the Secretary-General's remarks.
