At CFS53, the GDPRD, FAO, and IFAD convened a high-level side event on the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations to address a critical question: how to mobilize and align investments to transform agrifood systems for a sustainable future.

The side event brought together donors, practitioners and development finance experts to explore how blended finance can more effectively mobilize capital for agrifood systems transformation and how its impact can be measured consistently.

As global aid budgets shrink, how can we unlock new financing pathways for young people in rural economies? Read the blog on our latest webinar to discover how innovative mechanisms, from green bonds to carbon markets, are empowering youth as co-creators in sustainable development. Discover the key messages and insights.