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Food Systems Call to Action

The Food Systems CtA complements the COP28 UAE Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems, and Climate Action, which was also launched at COP 28. As of November 2024, the leaders of 160 countries have pledged to place food and agriculture at the heart of national climate and other policies and to increase their investment in resilient, equitable and sustainable food systems. The Food Systems CtA recognizes the vital role governments play in creating conditions that enable other actors to go further, faster. By mobilizing nonState actors, the Food Systems CtA aims to catalyse “ambition loops” between state and non-State actors, encouraging greater action and accountability.xa0

Developed through a consultative process in 2023, the Food Systems CtA is a 2-page text, available in 7 languages, that highlights 10 priority actions and 4 principles intended to unlock the transformative potential of food systems. It centres on the need to support farmers and other frontline food systems actors, with a particular focus on women and youth, as well as vulnerable communities. Incorporating feedback from hundreds of individuals and entities, the final text was published on the High-Level Champions website along with an endorsement process. This process includes the submission of a Statement of Action for endorsers to emphasise additional priority points and detail the actions they are taking that align with the CtA, promoting transparency and accountability. The full list of current endorsers is available on the High-Level Champions website. The Food Systems CtA will remain open for endorsement by non-State actors until COP 30 in Belem.