Paris Nutrition for Growth Summit | 27-28 March 2025
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Paris Nutrition for Growth Summit | 27-28 March 2025
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On 27-28 March 2025, the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit will be a pivotal global event to address the urgent issue of malnutrition. World leaders, policymakers, private sector representatives, and civil society organizations will convene to generate commitments and mobilize international support for improving global nutrition.
N4G Paris presents a landmark moment for global leaders to embrace a new vision for nutrition and sustainable development by:
The Forum is honored to be an official partner of the N4G Summit and a member of its Steering Committee. We are committed to promoting active private sector participation in the Summit, facilitating discussions through an Independent Expert Panel that will provide prioritized action recommendations for policymakers and the various N4G Summit working groups, and leading a comprehensive mobilization and awareness campaign for the event.
It All Starts With Nutrition
Nutrition is a universal challenge. From health and education to agriculture, climate change and economic growth, nutrition is a critical building block for any country’s human, social and economic development.
Despite progress, millions are still suffering from chronic undernutrition, acute malnutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies. Other millions are struck by non-communicable diseases that stem from overweight and obesity. For too many children worldwide, access to adequate nutrition is a matter of life and death.
Malnutrition in its various forms is responsible for nearly half of all deaths in children under five, amounting to 3 million young lives lost each year. The economic costs of malnutrition are staggering, with some countries losing up to 15 % of their GDP annually due to diminished productivity and increased healthcare costs.
These statistics are not just numbers; they represent real lives affected and futures compromised. The N4G Summit provides a unique platform to galvanize efforts, share innovative solutions, and foster collaborations aimed at eradicating malnutrition and promoting sustainable development.
Our work around N4G
The Forum is in charge of coordinating a comprehensive global communication campaign designed to raise awareness about the critical importance of nutrition. This campaign aims to mobilize resources and drive public and political will, ensuring that the summit’s messages resonate at every level of society.
Through strategic partnerships with media organizations, influencers, and advocacy groups, the Forum is amplifying the N4G message across diverse platforms, from digital media to grassroots communities.
To facilitate meaningful private sector engagement, the Paris Peace Forum, along with the Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNi) and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), is co-leading the “Businesses and Nutrition” working group.
Building on the foundation of the 2021 Tokyo N4G Business Constituency Group (BCG), this group has broadened its scope to include diverse sectors and company sizes. The focus is on developing SMART commitments to combat malnutrition, emphasizing the crucial role of businesses in this global effort and acknowledging that the fundamental issues of malnutrition cannot be resolved without the involvement of those who grow, manufacture, distribute, and market food to consumers.
All actions of this group are undertaken in total transparency, and with the full support of the official N4G Summit governance.
On the eve of N4G 2025 (26 March 2025, 10:00 – 17:00 CET), ATNi, GAIN and the Paris Peace Forum will bring together leaders from across sectors to strengthen the business case for nutrition for the exclusive event “Private Sector and Nutrition: Everyone’s Business”.
Through plenary and thematic sessions, we will reflect on progress since Tokyo N4G 2021, address challenges, and drive action. A key milestone will be the Paris Declaration on Business and Nutrition 2030, reinforcing commitments to healthier, more sustainable, and affordable food systems.
Please, note that the event is invite-only. If you have any questions about the event, please reach out to info@atni.org
The Paris Peace Forum has established an “Independent Expert Panel on Nutrition,” chaired by nutrition expert Mr. Shawn Baker (Chief Program Officer at Helen Keller Intl). This panel supports the summit’s agenda by providing high-level insights and recommendations both for policymakers and the N4G Summit thematic working groups. It focuses on critical systems such as food, health, education, social protection, and WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), while addressing cross-cutting themes of gender, climate, and innovation.
It All Starts With Nutrition
27-28 March 2025, Paris
