Transforming Food Systems
Pre-Summit Gathering Highlights Food as Powerful Tool for SDGs
It was the first major UN event held in a “hybrid” format in response to COVID-19 trends. Read
Five UN Agencies Chart Progress towards Ending Hunger, Malnutrition by 2030
The SOFI report suggests six pathways to improving food security and nutrition in each country. Read
Multilateralism Matters
Chemicals and Wastes Conventions Make Progress between In-Person Meetings
Parties agreed to forward two important reports to GEF, informing its 8th replenishment. Read
New Atlantic Charter Renews “Special” U.S.–British Relationship
Among other issues, the countries agreed to prioritize climate change and biodiversity protection in all international action. Read
Number of the Day
The UN Food Systems Summit aims to mobilize action along five action tracks: ensure access to safe and nutritious food for all; shift to sustainable consumption patterns; boost nature-positive production; advance equitable livelihoods; and build resilience to vulnerabilities, shocks and stress. Read
Current and Upcoming Events
Events Calendar
Click the calendar to view the full lineup of global SDG events and processes, or see highlights below.
International Youth Day 2021 (view) 12 August 2021 | Virtual |
Regional Climate Weeks 2021: Ministerial Session for Latin America and the Caribbean (view) 23-25 August 2021 | Virtual |