Nutrition and Food Systems Transformation
Summary Report from the 2026 Asia and the Pacific Food Systems Forum
This report summarizes key discussions, lessons, and emerging priorities from the nutrition-related sessions and activities organized during the Asia and the Pacific Food Systems Forum 2026. It draws on session discussions, presentations, partner contributions, and public engagement activities conducted during the forum. .
#AFS2026 is ADB's biennial event to discuss emerging issues, innovations, and trends towards achieving food systems transformation in the Asia and Pacific region.
The four-day hybrid event will explore solutions to build resilient and regenerative food systems, covering:
Operationalizing Food Systems Transformation
Natural Capital and Nature-Based Solutions
Landscape Approaches for Resilient River Basins
Nutrition and Healthy Diets
Country Deep Dives and Plant Health Showcase
Digital Solutions and Innovations
Investing in Proven Agricultural Technologies
Adaptive Water Resources Infrastructure, Coastal Resilience, and Blue Food
Agrifood Value Chain and Private Sector
Low-Carbon Agriculture
Policies and Private Partnerships
Cross-Regional Knowledge Sharing
Teaser
WHY ATTEND
Explore potential networks and partnerships
Maximize the opportunity to network and explore potential collaboration with international financial institutions and development partners
Achieve a shared regional vision of food systems transformation
Engage with experts and policy makers on challenges and opportunities to achieving food systems transformation in Asia and the Pacific.
Clear pathways to scale flagship food systems initiatives
Help outline the next wave of pipeline projects, partnerships, and investment plans to scale food systems transformation programs in the region.
Learn global food systems policies and action plans
Discuss measures to supplement and complement actions of key partners aligned with ADB’s flagship initiatives in support of food systems transformation.
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