The purpose of Agriculture and Rural Development Day – the fourth in a series of annual events, being held this time in parallel with Rio+20 – is to ensure that such a vision includes clear steps toward sustainable food systems. Participants will chart a way forward, reinforce the alliances that can get us there, and identify ways to measure progress. The day’s key messages will be shared widely through the mass and social media as well as through links with related events.

Hosted, sponsored and organized by more than 15 organizations, the day will feature keynote speakers, a high-level panel discussion, and 10 participatory “learning events” – giving voice to a wide cross-section of stakeholders. The learning events will explore concrete cases of success, which, if scaled out through greater investment, could translate into a thorough transformation of the global food system. In the afternoon, the event will feature scientific innovations for a food-secure future.