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Africa-Press – Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed called on countries to double down on efforts to transform food systems, describing them as \u201cone of the greatest solutions\u201d to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).<\/p>\n

Delivering closing remarks at the UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktaking Moment (UNFSS+4) in Addis Ababa, co-hosted by Ethiopia and Italy, Mohammed praised the growing momentum behind food systems transformation.<\/p>\n

But she also warned that with just five years left to 2030, \u201chunger and malnutrition persist. Climate shocks, conflict, debt, and inequality are widening the cracks in our systems.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cToo often food systems are seen as part of our challenges,\u201d she said. \u201cWhen in fact, they can be one of the greatest solutions to deliver for people, planet, peace and prosperity.\u201d<\/p>\n

The UN Food Systems Summit process was launched in 2021 \u201cin the midst of a global pandemic\u201d to catalyse national and global action to make food systems more inclusive, resilient and sustainable.<\/p>\n

The 2025 stocktake brought together over 3,000 participants from governments, civil society, Indigenous Peoples, youth, and the private sector to assess progress and renew commitments.<\/p>\n

To date, more than 130 countries have developed National Pathways for food systems transformation, supported by UN agencies and development partners.<\/p>\n

In her address, the Deputy UN Chief highlighted several areas of progress and called for urgent, coordinated action:<\/p>\n

\u201cFood and agriculture are now part of the climate plans of 168 countries,\u201d she said, noting their potential to reduce emissions and build resilience.<\/p>\n

Over 170 countries are implementing school meal programmes. These are not just meals \u2013 they are investments in children, our farmers, and the future, she said.<\/p>\n

Mohammed called for inclusion of youth, Indigenous Peoples, women, and marginalized communities. \u201cThese are powerful commitments to transform food systems for people and the planet that you have helped inspire.\u201d<\/p>\n

She urged donors and development banks to align investments with national pathways.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we conclude this Stocktake, we must acknowledge that we met in the face of challenges that test our moral values and threaten the future sustainability of our planet, underscoring the urgency of our work together.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Summit, which has been running in the Ethiopian capital since 27 July, saw the launch of the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2025 (SOFI) report, which revealed a modest decline in global hunger \u2013 but a troubling rise in food insecurity in Africa and Western Asia<\/p>\n

Jointly produced by FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP and WHO, the report highlights how persistent food price inflation has undermined access to healthy diets, especially for low-income populations. Vulnerable groups \u2013 including women, children, and rural communities \u2013 remain disproportionately affected.<\/p>\n

The report calls for a coherent fiscal and monetary policies to stabilize markets, open and resilient trade systems, targeted social protection for at-risk populations and sustained investment in resilient agrifood systems.<\/p>\n

While noting an encouraging decrease in the global hunger rate, the report underscored that progress is uneven. SOFI 2025 serves as a critical reminder that the international community must intensify efforts to ensure that everyone has access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food.<\/p>\n

At a key side event on Tuesday, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed appealed for long-term, inclusive solutions to food insecurity in crisis-affected regions.<\/p>\n

She highlighted the staggering toll of acute malnutrition, noting that over 37 million children under five will face acute malnutrition this year \u2013 nearly 10 million of them suffering from severe wasting, the deadliest form of undernutrition.<\/p>\n

\u201cCommunities are trapped in relentless cycles of hardship,\u201d she said. \u201cBut courage is on display at all moments.\u201d<\/p>\n

She urged governments and partners to move beyond short-term interventions and embrace transformative, locally driven solutions. She praised countries embedding resilience into national strategies and combining traditional knowledge with science to rebuild food systems.<\/p>\n

She wrapped up the event with a call to strengthen multilateralism and unlock opportunity \u201cfor and with those who need it most.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOur movement has shown what is possible when we work together in deliberate ways across sectors, stakeholders, and countries with a shared purpose.\u201d<\/p>\n

She called on governments and people everywhere to build on what has been accomplished and continue to work together for peace and to realize the vision of the 2030 Agenda. \u201cLet\u2019s continue to lead the way \u2013 together.\u201d<\/p>\n

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