From Commitment to Actions: Scaling Up Food Systems Transformation for a Resilient Planet - Building on the Momentum of the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) - Concept Note

This concept note outlines a strategic side event linked to the second United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake, focusing on translating global food systems commitments into concrete actions, with emphasis on the Asia and Pacific region. It situates the event within the context of outcomes from the 2021 summit and subsequent stocktaking processes, highlighting persistent challenges such as malnutrition, climate impacts, environmental degradation, and financing gaps affecting agrifood systems. The document describes the purpose, scope, and structure of a ninety-minute session designed to share summit outcomes, showcase regional initiatives, and strengthen cross-sectoral dialogue on sustainable, resilient, and inclusive food systems aligned with environmental and development priorities.