Conference
UNFSS 2021 Pre-Summit
The Pre-Summit of the UN Food Systems Summit will set the stage for the culminating global event in September by bringing together diverse actors from around the world to leverage the power of food systems to deliver progress on all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Pre-Summit of the UN Food Systems Summit aims to set the stage for the culminating global event in September by bringing together diverse actors from around the world to leverage the power of food systems to deliver progress on all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Hosted by the Government of Italy, the Pre-Summit will take place in Rome from 26–28 July 2021. The event, which is open to all who would like to participate, will take a hybrid format, with an in-person component complemented by a vast virtual programme and platform.
WUR is co-hosting two side events:
26 July 13:30-14:20 CEST
Water and Energy for Food Grand Challenge (WE4F), International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and World Bank: Strengthening Water-Energy-Food Nexus to expand small-scale farmer-led irrigation solutions for climate-friendly and more resilient food systems.
27 July 13:30-14:20 CEST
World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and Wageningen University: Bridging Food Science and Policy through Dialogue.