Events

From educational webinars to global summits, events related to our food systems provide opportunities for learning and conversations to move us toward action. 

 

Independent Dialogues Public Forum

Celebrate the bold leaders taking action through Dialogues as we approach a milestone of 1,000 Independent Dialogues. This virtual event will provide an opportunity for Independent Convenors and other key players in the Food Systems Summit Dialogues Programme to reflect on their experiences with the Dialogues process and to celebrate their accomplishments and contributions made during and beyond the Summit. Join us at Session 1 - 8:00 CET or Session 2 - 17:00 CET.

Transforming food systems for better nutrition, health, and prosperity for all: A virtual event in support of the Tokyo Nutrition for Growth Summit

On the eve of the Tokyo Nutrition for Growth Summit 2021 the UNFSS Secretariat is hosting this event to underscore the linkage between nutrition and food systems, and to heighten global awareness, momentum, and actions toward delivering on the promise of the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition (2016-2025), and nine years remaining to deliver on the 2030 Agenda. Join us from 11:00 EAT / 17:00 JST.

Tokyo Nutrition for Growth Summit

The Nutrition for Growth Summit will be an important opportunity to set the world on a path to achieving the SDG targets – in particular, to end malnutrition in all its forms by 2030 and to strengthen the link between diet, food systems and health. The goal is to galvanize commitments from governments, civil society, the private sector, donor agencies and the UN to end malnutrition in all of its forms.

17 Jan 2022 to 19 Jan 2022
09:00 to 19:00
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) is a global platform for accelerating the world’s sustainable development. The week brings together a unique fusion of policy makers, industry specialists, technology pioneers and the next generation of sustainability leaders.

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16 Feb 2022 to 17 Feb 2022
09:00 to 17:00
Rome, Italy

IFAD Governing Council

The Governing Council is IFAD’s main decision-making body. It consists of all of IFAD’s Member States and meets annually. It is attended by the official Member State representatives, i.e. Governors, Alternate Governors and any other designated advisers. Observers are also invited to attend sessions.

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17 Feb 2022 to 23 Feb 2022
09:00 to 19:00
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Expo 2020 – Food, Agriculture and Livelihoods week

Ten theme weeks run throughout the six months of Expo 2020 Dubai, exploring humanity’s most critical challenges and opportunities through a cultural, social, environmental and economic lens. The 'Food, Agriculture and Livelihoods week' will engage in conversations around "How do we sustainably grow food to meet future demand?"

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28 Feb 2022 to 02 Mar 2022
09:00 to 17:00
Nairobi, Kenya

Fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5)

The Fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly's team for 2022 is Strengthening Actions for Nature to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. It calls for strengthened action to protect and restore nature and the nature-based solutions to achieve the SDGs in its three complementary dimensions (social, economic and environmental). UNEA-5 provides Member States and stakeholders with a platform for sharing and implementing successful approaches that contribute to the achievement of the environmental dimension of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs, including the goals related to the eradication of poverty and sustainable patterns of consumption and production.

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25 Apr 2022 to 08 May 2022
09:00 to 17:00
Kunming, China

UN Biodiversity Conference - Part Two

This second and resumed part of the COP15 meetings are expected to address the remaining agenda items, including the finalization and adoption of the post 2020 global biodiversity framework. The Secretariat will keep Parties and the public updated of any changes and adjustments to the schedule.

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UN Biodiversity Conference Part Two