Call for Food Systems Transformation Practices 2026

The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub (the Hub) invites National Convenors, governments, UN entities, and the broader food systems community to submit success stories, as well as promising and good practices in food systems transformation. Submissions will contribute to the Hub’s Database of Practices, and selected promising and good practices will also be featured in a Compendium of Promising and Good Practices in Food Systems Transformation launching in 2027. The submission deadline is 31 October 2026. Opportunity at a Glance

- Opportunity name: 2026 Call for Submissions

- Funder/organizer: UN Food Systems Coordination Hub (Hub)

- Opportunity type: Call for submissions for success stories and promising and good practices

- Primary outputs:

- Database of Practices (all success stories; promising/good practices adapted after review) - Compendium of Promising and Good Practices in Food Systems Transformation (selected promising/good practices; launch in 2027) - Eligible applicants (broad): Governments, National Convenors, UN entities, civil society organizations, academia/research institutions, private sector, local governments, Indigenous Peoples’ organizations, farmer organizations, women and youth organizations, start-ups, and other relevant stakeholders

- Eligible locations: Not specified in the source (global participation implied)

- Deadline: 31 October 2026 (deadline time and time zone: Not specified in the source)

- Submission languages: All six official languages of the United Nations (language selection available in the submission process)

- Cost: Not specified in the source

- Project duration: Not specified in the source

About the Opportunity

This 2026 Call for Submissions supports tracking progress in implementing the six priority areas identified in the UN Secretary-General’s Call to Action issued following UNFSS+4. It is designed to document and disseminate practical solutions and lessons learned in food systems transformation across local, national, regional, and global levels. All submissions become part of the Hub’s Database of Practices. In addition, submissions selected as promising and good practices through an expert review process will be featured in a Compendium launching in 2027. Funding and Benefits This is not a grant award call; it is a knowledge and documentation call.

Benefits for participants include:

- Visibility and recognition through the Hub’s Database of Practices - Potential additional exposure through the Hub’s and partner organizations’ communication and knowledge-sharing channels - Opportunities to present and exchange experience at regional or global food systems platforms and events where relevant and feasible (Not specified in the source how these opportunities are offered) - For selected items, inclusion in the Compendium of Promising and Good Practices in Food Systems Transformation (launching in 2027) Who Is Eligible? Submissions are welcome from a wide range of actors, including: - Governments - National Convenors - Actors across the food systems ecosystem of support, such as: - Coalitions of Action - UN entities - Civil society organizations - Academia and research institutions - The private sector - Local governments - Indigenous Peoples’ organizations - Farmer organizations - Women and youth organizations - Start-ups - Other relevant stakeholders

Not specified in the source:

- Whether there are any applicant legal-form restrictions - Any minimum track record requirements - Any exclusions (for example, whether individuals can apply) Eligible Activities or Priority Areas The Call recognizes experiences shared across the full spectrum of food systems transformation. Emphasis is placed on initiatives that support: - Implementation of national food systems pathways - National food systems commitments - Regional food systems frameworks - The six priority areas of the UNFSS+4 Call to Action Submissions may cover local, national, regional, or global initiatives across the broader food systems agenda. Six priority areas of the UNFSS+4 Call to Action - Urgent Delivery in Complex Settings – strengthening responses to food insecurity and climate shocks through rapid financing, innovation, and humanitarian support - Dialogue, Policy and Coordination – advancing national pathways, improving policy coherence, and strengthening inclusive multi-stakeholder engagement - Finance and Investment – mobilizing domestic resources and expanding access to public, private, and blended finance aligned with national priorities - Integration – accelerating solutions connecting environmental, economic, and social objectives (including agroecology, regenerative agriculture, sustainable procurement, and school meals) - Science, AI and Technology – strengthening science–policy interfaces, promoting digital and AI-enabled tools, and improving access to technologies supporting resilient food systems - Intergenerational Collaboration – empowering youth as co-leaders of transformation and strengthening their participation in policy processes and innovation ecosystems How to Submit Submissions are allowed in two categories until 31 October 2026. Submission categories - Success stories - Promising and good practices Submission method (choose one) - Submit using the relevant online Google form (according to category, language, and format), or - Complete the corresponding Word template and email it to [contact details removed], copying: - [contact details removed] - [contact details removed] Multiple submissions - Contributors may submit more than one story or practice, using a separate form or template for each submission. Templates and forms - Submission forms and templates are available in all six official languages of the United Nations. - The source page lists Google Forms and Word Templates by language for both categories:

- Success stories: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish

- Promising and good practices: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish

- The source