Kofi Annan Commission on Food Security report launch
On 27 May 2025 from 11:00 to 12:30 CEST, the Kofi Annan Commission, in partnership with ECDPM, will host a hybrid event to launch the final report of the Kofi Annan Commission on Food Security.
Register for online or in-person attendance
Background
Despite living in an age of unparalleled innovation and resources, 733 million people still face hunger, and nearly one-third of the global population experiences food insecurity. For too long, supply and demand have been the central focus, and addressing the systemic issues that perpetuate food insecurity has slid under the radar.
The solutions to hunger and poverty exist, yet they remain out of reach due to a broken global food governance system.
In April 2024, The Kofi Annan Commission on Food Security (KACFS) was launched to confront these challenges head-on. Comprising seven global leaders in food security and governance, the KACFS has created a roadmap to address these systemic failures and redefine how we address one of humanity’s most pressing challenges.
Agenda
Opening and keynote speakers (15 minutes):
o H.E Mr. Pedro Miguel da Costa e Silva, Ambassador of Brazil to the European Union
o Ms. Marjeta Jager, Deputy Director-General, Directorate-General for International
Partnerships, European Commission
Presentation of selected findings from the Kofi Annan Commission on Food Security Report (20 minutes)
o Ms. Sara Roversi, President, Future Food Institute, Commissioner
o Mr. Amir Abdulla, Former Executive Deputy Director, World Food Programme, Former Coordinator, Black Sea Grain Initiative, Commissioner
Panel Reflections (40 minutes):
Moderated by: Ayooshee Dookhee, Manager, Kofi Annan Commission on Food Security, Kofi Annan Foundation
o Ms. Emmanuelle Gallet, Councilor, Development and Humanitarian Policy, Permanent Representation of France to the EU
o Ms. Cecilia D’Alessandro, Policy Officer, Sustainable Food Systems and Climate
Action, ECDPM
o Mr. Leonard Mizzi, Head of Unit, Sustainable Agri-food Systems and Fisheries, INTPA, European Commission
Audience Interactive Q&A (10 minutes):
• Moderated Q&A segment with the audience online and in the room.
Closing Reflections (7 minutes):
o HE Ms. Tokozile Xasa, Ambassador of South Africa to the European Union
A light lunch will be served at the premises at the end of the event.
