5th Global Conference of the Sustainable Food Systems Programme

The 5th Global Conference of the Sustainable Food Systems (SFS) Programme will take place from 27 to 29 May 2025 in Brasília, Brazil. This high-level event aims to catalyse bold policy decisions in key international fora in 2025, including the UNFSS+4 Stocktaking Moment and UNFCCC COP 30, to accelerate the transition towards sustainable, resilient and equitable food systems.

Building on the UN Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) 2021 and subsequent global efforts—including the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) and the UAE Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems and Climate Action—this conference will showcase practical solutions for overcoming political and economic barriers to food systems transformation.

Key Themes and Objectives

• Showcasing successful case studies where policy actions have addressed food systems challenges at the intersection of nutrition, climate, biodiversity, livelihoods and equality.
• Promoting inclusive, cross-sectoral collaboration at all levels to drive coordinated action across food systems policy areas.
• Providing policy guidance and tools for governments, UNFSS coalitions, financial institutions, and key stakeholders to mainstream food systems into global agreements and investment strategies.

Expected Outcomes

• Strengthened linkages between national and sub-national governments and key initiatives supporting integrated food systems policies.
• Evidence-based recommendations for overcoming barriers to transformation, ensuring policy coherence across food, climate and biodiversity.
• A compendium of action-oriented initiatives, including financing mechanisms and governance innovations, to support sustainable, equitable and resilient food systems.

The conference will serve as a critical moment to sustain and accelerate global momentum for food systems transformation, ensuring that international commitments translate into meaningful action at all levels.

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