CFS Open-Ended Working Group on Policy Convergence on Building Resilient Food Systems – Call for Written Inputs PSM
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March 31, 2026
CFS54 – Registration Open
The 54th Committee on World Food Security will be held at FAO HQ in Rome, Italy between 19-23 October 2026.
CFS Open-Ended Working Group on Policy Convergence on Building Resilient Food Systems
Call for Written Inputs PSM
CFS53 PSM IAFN Report is out
The CFS 53 was held in Rome, Italy on 20-24 October 2025.
Revisit IAFN COP30 side event
This multistakeholder event highlighted real‑world successes and ongoing challenges across food systems, showcasing how diverse actors — from input providers, manufacturers, farmers and research institutions — are working together to strengthen resilience and drive evidence‑based solutions.
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CFS53 New report PSM IAFN member participation
The new report highlights the active participation of the Private Sector Mechanism (PSM) during CFS53, where members of the International Agri-Food Network (IAFN) represented the private sector in global food security discussions. Throughout the session, PSM members engaged with a wider community of stakeholders — including governments, civil society, farmers, and youth — to contribute evidence-based perspectives and practical solutions for resilient food systems. The report showcases how private sector voices enriched the dialogue, strengthened multi‑stakeholder collaboration, and helped shape priorities for 2026 with the new IAFN Secretariat.
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Case Study – Seeding the Future: Global Food Systems Challenge – IFT
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Case Study – Water Quality Management in In-Pond Raceway Systems – U.S. Soybean Export Council
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Case Study – Reducing Global Malnutrition, One Egg at a Time – Sight and Life
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What is the International Agri-Food Network?
The International Agri-Food Network (IAFN) was formed in 1996 during the World Food Summit as an informal coalition of international trade associations involved in the agri-food sector at the global level. The network facilitates liaison among the member organizations and engages international organizations in the agri-food chain at a global level.
Private Sector Mechanism
The Private Sector Mechanism is an open platform providing a permanent seat for private enterprises right across the agri-food value chain, from farmers, to input providers, cooperatives, processors, SMEs and food companies. The private sector and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, along with civil society and the research community, have permanent seats on the CFS Advisory Group alongside member countries of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations.
Committee on World Food Security
The Committee for World Food Security (CFS) is the United Nations’ forum for reviewing and following up on policies concerning world food security. It also examines issues which affect the world food situation. It was established as a result of the food crisis of the 1970s, upon recommendation from the 1974 World Food Conference.
