As world leaders gather at the UN Climate Conference in Dubai, COP28, a powerful and diverse coalition of over 150 non-state actors has issued a compelling Call to Action. This united front of farmers, businesses, cities, consumers, civil society, and philanthropies is urging global leaders to prioritize the transformation of food systems to address the urgent challenges of climate change, nature loss, and food insecurity. With a shared vision and a set of priority actions, these non-state actors are calling for concrete targets and transition pathways to be established by COP29, with a commitment to ongoing collaboration through COP30.<\/p>\n
The Non-State Actors Call to Action aims to shift the narrative around food and agriculture, positioning them as key solutions to the climate, nature, and food crises rather than drivers of these challenges. The coalition is calling for the establishment of time-bound, aligned, and holistic global targets by COP29. These targets will serve as a roadmap for governments, businesses, and finance actors to take actionable and evidence-based steps towards transforming food systems. The emphasis is on locally appropriate transition pathways that consider the unique contexts and needs of different regions and communities.<\/p>\n
The Call to Action has garnered support from a wide range of non-state actors, each contributing their own Statement of Action outlining their specific commitments. Farmers groups from around the world, including the World Farmers Organisation and the Eastern Africa Farmers Federation, are endorsing the Call to Action as a shared vision for agriculture and food systems as a climate solution. Indigenous Peoples groups, such as the Global Alliance of Territorial Communities and The Indigenous Partnership for Agrobiodiversity and Food Sovereignty, are also lending their support, emphasizing the need to respect their rights and ancestral lands.<\/p>\n
Businesses, including major players like Danone, Unilever, and Nestl\u00e9, are committing to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from food and agriculture, promoting regenerative agriculture, and advocating for sustainable diets. Civil society organizations, such as Consumers International, The Nature Conservancy, and WWF, are joining forces to address climate, nutrition, nature, and animal rights issues within food systems. Cities and city networks, including C40 and ICLEI, are also endorsing the Call to Action, recognizing the crucial role that local governments play in driving change.<\/p>\n
Philanthropies are also stepping up their efforts to support food systems transformation. The Rockefeller Foundation, Bezos Earth Fund, IKEA Foundation, and other leading organizations are committing to increasing financial support for food systems initiatives. Financial institutions, including GAWA Capital and Pegasus Capital, are recognizing the importance of investing in sustainable food systems and are joining investor networks to drive change.<\/p>\n
Food systems have taken center stage at COP28, with the recognition that they are responsible for over one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions, biodiversity loss, and freshwater use. These systems are also deeply impacted by climate change, nature loss, and conflict, leading to food and nutrition insecurity for billions of people. The Call to Action highlights the urgent need to address these crises and emphasizes the interconnectedness of climate, nature, and food and nutrition security.<\/p>\n
The Non-State Actors Call to Action for Transforming Food Systems represents a united front of diverse actors committed to driving change on a global scale. With over 150 endorsements and counting, this coalition is sending a strong message to world leaders and the global community. By prioritizing the transformation of food systems, we have the opportunity to address the pressing challenges of climate change, nature loss, and food insecurity. As COP28 progresses, it is clear that food systems will play a pivotal role in shaping a sustainable and resilient future for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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