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Food Systems Call to Action

Accelerating action for food systems transformation to deliver for people, nature, and climate.

This coalition brings together a diverse and powerful group of farmers and frontline communities, businesses, philanthropies, cities, consumers and many others.

The “Food Systems Call to Action” unites farmers, businesses, and philanthropies to transform food systems for people, nature, and climate.

First gathered at COP 28, this coalition delivered a strong message to world leaders and the global community that all actors must take urgent action to transform food systems to deliver positive outcomes for people, nature and climate. Join us in keeping food systems on the global agenda.

Sign the Food Systems Call to Action

Over 300 entities have endorsed it, signalling their commitment to take action and work in partnership with others around a shared vision for food systems.

This Call to Action has driven major commitments, from reducing emissions and promoting regenerative agriculture to funding sustainable initiatives. Momentum continues, shaping policies and aligning food systems with climate goals.

Read the Statements of Action
Food Systems Call to Action

Sign the Food Systems Call to Action

This text calls for the need to work together across actors to transform food systems and for the enabling conditions needed from governments. It centres on the need to support farmers and other frontline food systems actors, including women and youth, and vulnerable communities. It is available in 7 languages:

English

Spanish – Español

French – Français

Portuguese – Português

Chinese – 中文

Arabic – العربية

Azeri – Azəri

Nigar Arpadarai
Climate and nature crises, conflicts and rising levels of hunger and malnutrition are inflicting enormous suffering.

Nigar Arpadarai

UN Climate Change High-Level Champion, COP 29

Food Systems Call to Action

Read the Food Systems Call to Action text

Developed through a consultative process in 2023, this 2-page text is available in seven languages and highlights 10 priority actions and four principles intended to unlock the transformative potential of food systems.

It calls for the need to work together across actors to transform food systems and for the enabling conditions needed from governments. It centres on the need to support farmers and other frontline food systems actors, including women and youth, and vulnerable communities. It is available in 7 languages:

English

Spanish – Español

French – Français

Portuguese – Português

Chinese – 中文

Arabic – العربية

Azeri – Azəri

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civil society and philanthropic
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See the list of endorsers

Recent Case Studies

Philanthropic commitment to scale and accelerate regenerative and agroecological food systems transformation (RAFT)

Philanthropic commitment to scale and accelerate regenerative and agroecological food systems transformation (RAFT)

04 November 2024

Harnessing collective purchasing power for affordable and sustainable food access

Harnessing collective purchasing power for affordable and sustainable food access

04 November 2024

Black Soldier Flies: Affordable and sustainable solution for fertilisers in Kenya

Black Soldier Flies: Affordable and sustainable solution for fertilisers in Kenya

04 November 2024

For more case studies on food and agriculture, visit our News page.

Resources

11 February 2025 Nature: Land Use, Food, Agriculture Food Systems Call to Action: Real-World Action and Progress in Transforming Food Systems for People, Nature and Climate

This report highlights actions, from grassroots initiatives to corporate commitments, aimed at advancing sustainable, regenerative, and equitable food systems.

This report highlights actions, from grassroots initiatives to corporate commitments, aimed at advancing sustainable, regenerative, and equitable food systems. It also spotlights the resource gaps and barriers remain, underscoring the need for coordinated efforts tailored to local and national contexts to ensure a just transition.

Food Systems Call to Action: Real-World Action and Progress in Transforming Food Systems for People, Nature and Climate
Food Systems Call To Action 2024

21 September 2022 Finance Assessing the financial impact of the land use transition on the food and agriculture sector

Containing first of its kind analysis, the report highlights how the coming land use transition will drive a wedge between financial winners and losers in the sector.

Assessing the financial impact of the land use transition on the food and agriculture sector
Assessing-the-financial-impact-of-the-land-use-transition-on-the-food-and-agriculture-sector.pdf