As widely recognized, the current agrifood systems are largely responsible for deforestation, water scarcity, biodiversity loss, soil depletion along with high levels of greenhouse gas emissions, which significantly contribute to climate change.

At the same time, climate change, in conjunction with other factors, is already eroding recent advancements in fostering sustainable rural livelihoods and fighting against hunger and all forms of malnutrition. Moreover, agrifood systems and associated livelihoods face short and long-term challenges due to the interconnected impact of biodiversity loss and competition for access to natural resources.

The discussion about the future of family farming will bring together academics, policymakers and family farmers to reflect together on the ways family farmers can be the foundation of sustainable and inclusive agrifood systems that can simultaneously provide economic and social opportunities, protect the ecosystems and natural resources upon which agriculture depends and respect the cultural and social diversity of territories.