Thursday 25 June 2026. By invitation only.
How can food and agriculture reduce emissions while maintaining competitiveness, food security and strong partnerships across society?
Join us for a panel discussion on how governments, farmers, finance and the private sector can work together to accelerate the transition to low-emission agrifood systems. Taking Denmark’s partnership-based approach as a starting point, and drawing on the FAO Global Roadmap for agrifood systems transformation, the event will explore what it takes to turn climate ambition into practical action.
The discussion will bring together policy makers, international organisations, industry, finance and farming representatives to discuss how national transition models can inform international climate action - and what must be adapted to different political, economic and agricultural contexts.
The panel discussion will be followed by a reception at the Ambassador’s residence. The event is organised by The Royal Danish Embassy and co-hosted by FAO, the UN Foundation, Food Nation and the Future Food Institute.
14.30 | Doors open
Coffee and network
15.00 | Opening remarks
by the Ambassador of Denmark to the United Kingdom
A partnership model for green agrifood transformation
How government, farmers and the private sector can work together to reduce emissions and support sustainable food production
by Jan Bay-Smidt, Minister Counsellor for Food, Danish Government
FAO Global Roadmap for agrifood systems transformation
The international policy framework for achieving food security in the context of climate action - and how national pathways can contribute to these shared goals
by Director David Laborde, FAO Agrifood Economics and Policy Division (ESA)
Panel Discussion
From policy agreement to practical transition: how can partnerships accelerate low-emission agrifood systems?
With perspectives from:
- Government representative from Brazil (TBC)
- Erik Jørgensen, Chief consultant, Danish Agriculture & Food Council
- Claus Felby, Vice President, Agriculture and Food, Novo Nordisk Foundation
- Mette Sivebæk Knudsen, Senior Global Public Affairs Manager, Arla Foods
Closing remarks
by moderator Director Mie Lauritzen, Food Nation
17.00 | Reception
Jan Bay-Smidt
Minister Counsellor for Agriculture and Food & Fisheries
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Carina Vester Simonsen
Principal Adviser Food, Fashion, Furniture
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