Bringing countries together to coordinate a concerted regional response to address the climate crisis, in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. - Maria Helena Semedo

Promoting food security and diversity, empowering and engaging women, youth, Indigenous Peoples and people in vulnerable situations, using science and innovation to improve agricultural practices across the value chains are just some of the principles that will guide FAST’s work.

There were many opportunities to highlight the importance of agrifood system transformation as a key part of climate solutions

agrifood systems and forestry can help cities be resilient and healthy, connecting urban dwellers with nature and delivering benefits across the entire sustainable development agenda.