The Food Forum: building resilient food systems for planet and profit

Food is one of the most powerful, yet often overlooked, levers for climate action. Food security must be treated with the same urgency as energy security, yet fragmented approaches leave the system exposed. Climate shocks, shifting demand, and rising import volatility are already driving up the cost and energy footprint of what we eat. The Food Forum at Climate Week NYC will convene senior leaders from business and government to put food at the heart of climate action. This session follows the food system from production through manufacturing and distribution to retail and consumers, highlighting where leaders can strengthen resilience, improve traceability, and reduce waste, while supporting affordability and long-term competitiveness. Expect a practical, high-level conversation prioritizing cross-sector collaboration and exploring what leaders can do now to move the needle for food systems by next Climate Week. This session will ask: • How can we scale regenerative, climate-resilient production while protecting nature and securing supply? • How can improved traceability and transparency across the manufacturing and distribution supply chain lead to business growth? • How can brands and retailers shift demand toward sustainable diets while protecting affordability? • What cross-sector partnerships and policies are most critical to accelerate action by next Climate Week?