The 53rd Plenary Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS 53) will take place at the FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, from 20 to 24 October 2025.
The OECD proposes a systemic approach grounded in better data, more and better development finance, and supportive policy environments. Achieving this will require bold political leadership and international coordination. This paper sets the foundation to turn the promise of private capital into tangible outcomes for people, the planet, and prosperity.
The world's agrifood systems stand at a crossroads. With 1.3 billion youth globally, the future of food, livelihoods, and economic resilience depends on their participation in agrifood systems. At the same time, agrifood systems need youth to drive productivity, innovation, and sustainability in a crucial and rapidly evolving sector. FAO's "The Status of Youth in Agrifood Systems" report is a call to action.
The FSFC is led by FAO with technical contribution of WFP and UN OCHA. It aims to close the gap between humanitarian funding and early actions by focusing on anticipatory financing using scientific triggers. FSFC was supported and endorsed by the G7 Leaders in June 2024 and included in G7 Apulia Leaders’ Communiqué, as well as by the G7 Development Ministers gathered in Pescara, in October 2024.
Agnes Johan, Head of Blended Finance at Rabo Partnerships, shares why food systems must become a global priority and the surprising progress emerging market banks are making on sustainability. From her roots in agricultural economics to her passion for blended finance, she offers a grounded, hopeful vision for impactful change.
Ines Rocha, Regional Director for Europe at IFC, shares what keeps her up at night—from the war in Ukraine to climate-driven disasters—and why, despite the challenges, she remains hopeful about the momentum for change. Hear how private sector innovation and collective global action are shaping a more sustainable future.
The Agri-SME Learning Collective (ASLC) has developed a new segmentation guide to help support organizations to tailor their services to the real needs of agri-businesses.
This IFPRI Seminar, held during the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings and co-organized with the World Bank, will address the ongoing global food crisis, with a focus on overcoming obstacles like conflicts, funding cuts, and inefficiencies in financing systems. Experts will explore solutions to enhance food security, strengthen value chains, and align public and private resources to tackle hunger and malnutrition.
Global food systems face a financing crisis, with an annual shortfall of up to $400 billion needed for transformation. Meanwhile, the hidden costs of food production—ranging from environmental damage to health impacts—amount to US$12 trillion each year. As donor priorities shift, can development aid be reimagined to build resilient, sustainable food systems? This article explores the path forward for development communities across the world.
The report marks a critical milestone in the global effort to tackle malnutrition in all its forms. Building on the foundation set by the 2017 framework, this updated edition expands its scope to address low birthweight and obesity, incorporates gender and climate considerations, and provides practical guidance for country-level implementation.
The Global Donor Platform for Rural Development is a vibrant partnership, advocacy and knowledge network of key donors focusing on food security and rural development.
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