People-Centered Climate Action in Food Systems: Investor Guidance

Published: December 17, 2025

Food systems sit at the heart of climate, nature, and human well-being, yet they generate roughly one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions. Transforming these systems toward low-carbon, climate-resilient, and nature-positive pathways is essential to avoid crossing critical climate tipping points.

This guidance is designed to support private capital investors in advancing a people-centered climate transition in food systems that respects human rights and ensures no one is left behind. It outlines key mitigation and adaptation measures, examines climate-related human rights impacts, risks, and opportunities across food system value chains, and provides practical engagement guidance, including good practice examples, engagement questions, and key resources, to support portfolio companies on their transition journey.

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