World Economic Forum – Putting Food on the Balance Sheet

The main theme of the report is the need for the transformation of food systems and the attraction of commercial capital for this purpose.

The document emphasizes that global agri-food systems require annual investments of $1.1 trillion over the next five years to transition to more sustainable and resilient food production models. The report discusses innovative financial models that can lower barriers to investment and attract a wide range of financial participants, including commercial banks, asset managers, agricultural banks, philanthropists, and aid agencies. The main conclusion is that the transformation of food systems represents not only a challenge but also a significant opportunity for financiers.