COP16: Bringing food systems into the Convention on Biological Diversity

The Global Alliance will participate in COP16 in Cali, Colombia, where 16 frontline food leaders will share their experiences in agroecology and biodiversity. This diverse group of farmers, researchers, and food justice advocates is committed to transforming global food systems. Learn more about the cohort and the events we will attend at COP16.

Our attendance at COP28

The Global Alliance will attend COP28 in Dubai, expressing concerns about the UAE’s stance on fossil fuels and human rights, advocating for food system transformation and decoupling food from fossil fuel use, and emphasizing the importance of addressing climate change through ambitious, comprehensive policies.

Redirecting climate funding for food systems action

Major philanthropic funders have written to the Egyptian COP27 President Sameh Shoukry urging him to recognize the importance of food systems and use the meeting to ensure food systems get the attention and funding needed.