The report presents 15 opportunity crops, highlighting their potential to contribute to more diverse and resilient food systems. It also emphasizes the need for greater investment in research, seed systems, processing infrastructure, and public awareness of these crops to expand their use and unlock their potential.
This CFS54 Side Event presents emerging insights from GDPRD’s work on unpacking the multidimensional returns of agrifood systems investments and their wider strategic benefits, exploring how to operationalize this evidence in investment, policy and global food security processes.
In this interview, Marlynne Hopper—Head a.i. of the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) Secretariat, hosted by the World Trade Organization—shares insights on Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) capacity, innovative financing, and the partnerships that make safe trade and resilient agrifood systems possible.
As IFAD enters a new replenishment cycle and development actors navigate an increasingly fragmented global landscape, partnership and strategic coherence have never been more essential. Max Von Bonsdorff, IFAD’s Chief Partnership Officer, reflects on the institution’s strategic direction, the evolving role of the Donor Platform, and the kind of leadership needed to drive impact in the decade ahead.
2 December 2026 | Dublin | Generously hosted by the Government of Ireland and officially recognized as an Associated Presidency Event under Ireland’s 2026 EU Council Presidency, this year's AGA will highlight the strategic value and mutual benefits of agrifood investments to build a compelling investment case for decision makers. A special session will highlight women’s leadership in agrifood systems, marking the 2026 International Year of Women Farmers.
22 September 2026 | 12:15-13:15 CEST | Sheikh Zayed Centre, FAO HQ Rome and on Zoom | This side event will explore how different actors can mobilize, leverage and channel resources—including through joint programming, multi-donor platforms and alignment with national investment plans—to support effective One Health implementation in agrifood systems.
Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 (AFS Forum 2026) launches a youth webinar, bringing young traders, leaders, partners and activists to explore various ways to unlock greater opportunities.
The Committee on World Food Security holds its 54th Plenary Session (CFS 54), focusing on the SOFI 2026 Report and preparing the upcoming Multi-Year Programme of Work 2028–2031, drawing consideration to emerging and enduring issues for food security and nutrition.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping how agrifood systems operate. For donors and development partners, the central question remains how this potential can be translated into responsible, equitable, and practical action. This webinar brought together the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) to explore how AI is being applied in real programmes, what enabling conditions are essential, and where donors can most effectively engage.
The UN system’s flagship report, the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 (SOFI) was launched. SOFI 2026 evaluates the current challenging situation and explores the structural causation of this pressure on CoHD.
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