Bringing food system transformation to the heart of the international climate agenda

The launch of the Food4Climate pavilion at COP27 last year, alongside other food system Pavilions, was groundbreaking because it signified recognition at UN-level of the relationship between climate change and food production.

At COP28, ProVeg International, a food awareness organisation, will build on the success of COP27, by further emphasising the need to make the shift towards plant-rich diets, adopt sustainable and resilient agricultural practices, and reduce food loss and waste.

What is the pavilion?
The Food4Climate pavilion is a space within the Blue Zone that will be open from Thursday 30 November to 12 December 2023. Partnering organisations will host events to bring food system transformation and sustainable diets to the heart of COP28, mainstreaming a transition toward diverse and resilient food production and consumption systems.
Who are the organisations behind the Food4Climate pavilion?
20 partner organisations will join ProVeg at its Pavilion, including: World Animal Protection, A Well-Fed World, Humane Society International, the Jeremy Coller Foundation, Mercy for Animals, Compassion in World Farming, FOUR PAWS, the Plant Based Foods Institute, the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, the Changing Markets Foundation, the Plant-Based Foods Institute, Topsector Horticulture & Starting Materials, Terrascope, Food Tank, the MENA Youth Network, Young Professionals for Agricultural Development (YPARD), International Association of Students in Agricultural and Related Sciences (IAAS), YOUNGO Food and Agriculture, the ProVeg Youth Board, Upfield and Impossible Foods.
What are the main objectives of the Food4Climate pavilion?

Bringing food system transformation and sustainable diets to the heart of COP28
Mainstreaming a transition toward diverse and resilient food production and consumption systems as a key climate mitigation and adaptation solution
Bringing diverse stakeholders together to discuss challenges and solutions
What does our 10 day programme cover?
Our programme is divided into four chapters:

Setting the stage and taking stock
Friday 1 December: (Re)thinking food systems
Saturday 2 December: Transforming consumption
Sunday 3 December: Building on past work
Monday 4 December: Connecting the dots
Showcasing innovation and solutions for planet and human health
Tuesday 5 December: Promoting innovation
Wednesday 6 December: Empowering change
Giving a voice to the unheard
Friday 8 December: Cultivating a green generation
Saturday 9 December: Leaving no one behind
Expanding our work for better action
Sunday 10 December: Growing the movement
Monday 11 December: Extending our scope of actions
Thursday 7 December is the official day of rest.
What kind of events are being held?
We’ve organised all types of events, from panel discussions to debates, from film screenings to receptions, from mini-conferences to award announcements. You won’t be disappointed, so come by and stay for a bit!
Can I take part digitally or in-person?
If you have access to COP28 and the Blue Zone, you can attend our events in-person at the Food4Climate Pavilion.
If you’re not attending COP28, but are still interested in our events, you can watch them live streamed. Registration details can be found under each day page.
Or follow us on our Youtube Channel.
What will happen after the Pavilion and COP28?
As we pursue our work after COP28, the Food4Climate Pavilion will strengthen and expand the network of stakeholders interested in food systems change to all kinds of stakeholders (national delegates, UN agencies, private sector, civil society, youth and more) and help build common strategies for 2024 and beyond.
We will continue collaborating on projects outside of the conference as climate work doesn’t stop after COP.