Addis ababa: Ethiopia has achieved significant accomplishments in its desire for food sovereignty, and efforts are being strengthened for even greater success, the Government Communication Service remarked. The Second UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) will take place from July 27-29, 2025, in Addis Ababa.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, Ethiopia has been selected to host the UN Food Systems Summit, in collaboration with the Government of Italy and the United Nations, considering its encouraging achievements in its endeavors towards ensuring food sovereignty. This highlights Ethiopia's role in bilateral and multilateral relations and encourages the effective initiatives it has launched in food systems, as per a statement issued by the Government Communication Service today.
The summit hosted by Ethiopia will review the directions set at the First World Food Summit four years ago and establish new directions. It will also address the critical issues of eradicating hunger, combating climate change, and identifying necessary measures to move forward.
Ethiopia is hosting the summit during a period of rejuvenation, having recorded numerous achievements, the statement noted, adding that it has many successes to share. These include advancements in summer wheat cultivation through irrigation, the Bounty of the Basket Initiative, and the Green Legacy Initiative. Additionally, Ethiopia has set a global example in addressing climate change by planting over 40 billion seedlings in recent years, which will aid in fighting climate change and contribute to enhancing food security and nutrition.
The opportunity given to Ethiopia to host the summit is a recognition of this initiative. The summit will be attended by heads of state, ministers, scientists, food producers, elders, youth, women's organizations, and representatives from the private sector and civil societies. With the transformed appearance of Addis Ababa, the statement finally pointed out that Ethiopia is ready to warmly welcome guests and looks forward to sharing its many achievements.