Driving transformative food systems action for people nature and climate

 

 

Launched at COP28, the Food Systems Call to Action has brought together a growing coalition of influential groups, from farmers and frontline communities to global businesses and philanthropies, united by a vision to transform food systems for the benefit of people, nature, and climate.

Since its launch, the Call to Action has catalyzed significant commitments across food and agriculture sectors. Endorsers have pledged concrete actions, from reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting regenerative agriculture to funding sustainable food initiatives.

One year on, momentum continues to build. These commitments have begun shaping actionable pathways and influencing policy, reinforcing the urgency of aligning food systems with climate goals.

The Call to Action remains open for new signatories.

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About the Food Systems CTA

The Call to Action


    Developed through a consultative process in 2023, the Food Systems CtA is a 2-page text available in 7 languages that highlights ten priority actions and four principles to unlock the transformative potential of food systems.

    THE CALL TO ACTION ENGLISH

    EL LLAMADO A LA ACCIÓN – ESPAÑOL

    L’APPEL À L’ACTION – FRANÇAIS

     دعوة للعمل – العربية 

    行动呼吁 – 中文

    CHAMADO À AÇÃO – PORTUGUÊS

    FƏALIYYƏTƏ ÇAĞIRIŞ – AZƏRI

Case studies

There is a groundswell of action happening across food systems transformation solution areas. Farmers are demonstrating results through farm and landscape-level efforts. Businesses are setting science-based targets that include land-based emission reductions and removals through the Forest, Land and Agriculture Science-Based Target-Setting Guidance (SBTi FLAG). Financial institutions are developing blended finance mechanisms to de-risk agricultural investments and catalyse more private capital. Cities are using their public procurement powers to increase access to healthy, locally-appropriate foods. Civil society and philanthropy are providing support to a range of efforts to build the knowledge and evidence base and scale action. Click on the case studies below to learn more about real action on the ground.

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