The Future Food Institute is proud that our president, Sara Roversi, took part in the presentation of the Kofi Annan Commission on Food Security Report has been involved as member of the commission, last week in Rome. This ten-month collaboration, supported by The Rockefeller Foundation, brought together visionary leaders, policymakers, and young innovators to rethink food security governance in a world facing escalating crises.
Strengthening Food Security Governance
At the heart of the report is a clear message: governance must evolve to address the scale and complexity of today’s challenges. As David Nabarro stated, food security governance must be:
- Stronger, addressing the true scale of the challenge.
- Wider, integrating food systems with climate, trade, and economic policies.
- Higher, reaching the highest levels of global leadership.
- Smarter, capable of anticipating and mitigating future crises.
Key Imperatives for the Future
The report highlights three critical areas of transformation:
- Food security must be recognized as a public good, ensuring equitable access beyond market-driven structures.
- Climate action and food security must be integrated, preventing progress in one area from being undermined by failures in the other.
- Governance must break traditional silos, incorporating trade, human rights, social protection, and economic resilience into a unified approach.
The Role of Young Leaders and Cross-Sector Collaboration
The discussions in Rome reinforced the importance of youth leadership in decision-making. Moving beyond token representation, young leaders must be empowered with real influence in shaping policies and strategies. Additionally, cross-sector collaboration—bridging public institutions, private enterprises, and civil society—is essential for driving systemic change and ensuring lasting impact.
From Vision to Action
The Kofi Annan Commission on Food Security has brought together leaders from diverse sectors and geographies, enriched by contributions from young global voices. Now, the challenge is to move from ideas to action—from reports to real-world impact.
A special thank you to Amir Abdulla, David Nabarro, Ayooshee Dookhee, H.E. Amb. Nosipho Jezile, and Hoogeveen Hans, as well as the Sara Roversi, for their commitment to shaping a more resilient and inclusive food system.
The time for action is now. Who is ready to lead this transformation with us?