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SUMMARY:Global Conscious Food Systems Summit
DESCRIPTION:Global\nConscious\nFood Systems Summit\n31 AUGUST – 4 SEPTEMBER 2026  |  BHUTAN \nAwakening values\, culture\, and consciousness to transform food systems for people and planet \nA NEW KIND OF FOOD SYSTEMS SUMMIT\nLet’s co-create a food future rooted in wisdom\, Nature connection\, compassion\, and deep collaboration. \nThe Royal Government of Bhutan and the Conscious Food Systems Alliance (CoFSA)\, along with the UN Development Programme and partners\, are hosting the first Global Conscious Food Systems Summit in Bhutan\, from 31 August – 4 September 2026. \nThis landmark gathering will advance a new paradigm for food systems transformation—one that recognises the vital role of culture\, values\, spirituality\, happiness and inner development in catalysing systemic change. \n\n \nOBJECTIVES\n\nElevate the role of consciousness\, culture\, values and mindsets as key levers for food systems transformation\nProvide inspiration and guidance to countries for accelerating their food systems transformation and implementing their National Food Systems Pathways\nDeep dive in Bhutan’s inspiring food system\, namely the role of culture and spirituality in supporting Nature-friendly agriculture\nCatalyze movement-building\, collective action and investments around this agenda by bringing together a diverse group of partners\nContribute to food systems that foster abundance\, national happiness and help achieve the SDGs by 2030\n\nWHAT TO EXPECT\n\nHigh-level dialogues\, including the participation of the Prime Minister of Bhutan\, heads of state and ministers from other countries\nKnowledge exchanges\, including through storytelling\nStrategic and interactive discussions and space for personal connections to foster collaboration\nExperiential practices such as meditation and mindful food rituals\nImmersive site visits to local initiatives and conscious food projects\nA journey of personal transformation and inspiration\n\nCONSCIOUS FOOD SYSTEMS: NOT JUST WHAT WE EAT\, BUT HOW WE GROW\, SHARE AND VALUE FOOD\nFood systems are at the heart of pressing global challenges: climate change\, environmental pollution\, biodiversity decline\, and land degradation. The need for a bold and innovative path\, harnessing the transformative power of consciousness to unlock food system transformation\, has never been more urgent and critical. By deepening the connection to self\, others\, and Nature\, and promoting human values\, consciousness is a powerful lever to support the transformation of food systems with value-driven decision making for healthy diets\, climate resilience\, agro-ecology\, policy and value chains through meaningful multi-stakeholder collaboration. \n \nBHUTAN: AN INSPIRATION AND INNOVATOR IN SUSTAINABLE TRANSFORMATION\nBhutan offers a uniquely inspiring setting for this summit. Guided by the holistic philosophy of Gross National Happiness\, and through forward-looking initiatives\, such as the Gelephu Mindfulness City\, the G-ZERO Forum\, and the Bhutan Innovation Lab (BIL)\, Bhutan has demonstrated global leadership in climate action and sustainable development\, and offers an example of mainly organic and Nature-friendly food systems\, highlighting the role of culture and spirituality for food systems sustainability. The Summit will advance Bhutan’s National Food Systems Transformation Pathways by cultivating a conscious inner mindset\, while also highlighting Bhutan’s leadership in driving conscious food systems transformation. \nA GLOBAL GATHERING OF CHANGE-MAKERS\n\nGovernments and public institutions\nIndigenous communities\nCivil Society Organizations\nUN\, development agencies & multilateral institutions\nPrivate sector actors and food system innovators\nDonors and philanthropic foundations\nAcademic and research institutions\nFarmers and food producers\nSpiritual and cultural leaders\nStorytellers\, artists\, and media\n\nA coalition of partners \nWe are building a community of partners to bring this vision to life. Support the summit through technical expertise\, resources\, or strategic collaboration. The sponsorship offer is available upon request. \n \nCONNECT AND COLLABORATE\n\nKarma Tshering\, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock\, karmat@moal.gov.bt\nTshering Wangmo\, UNDP Bhutan\, tshering.wangmo@undp.org\nThomas Legrand\, Conscious Food Systems Alliance\, UNDP thomas.legrand@undp.org\nCharlotte Dufour\, Conscious Food Systems Alliance\, UNDP charlotte.dufour@undp.org
URL:https://consciousfoodsystems.org/event/bhutan-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Bhutan
CATEGORIES:Global Conscious Food Systems Summit
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