The Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit 2025, held on March 27 and 28 in Paris under the leadership of France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and Minister Delegate for Francophonie and International Partnerships, Thani Mohamed-Soilihi, has concluded with an extraordinary global show of political will and financial commitment to end malnutrition in all its forms.
With a record-breaking US$27.55 billion in commitments registered, this year’s Summit surpassed expectations and set a new benchmark for global collaboration on nutrition. These funds will be pivotal in accelerating progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and breaking the intergenerational cycle of malnutrition, poverty, and inequality.
Minister Mohamed-Soilihi described the summit as a collective success for France and the international community, emphasising that malnutrition is a global challenge that requires united action
A Global Movement for Nutrition
A total of 127 delegations, including 106 national governments and a wide array of international organisations, development banks, civil society, philanthropic bodies, and businesses, gathered to reaffirm their commitment to nutrition. Over 400 commitments were officially registered on the Nutrition Accountability Framework, ensuring transparency and long-term tracking.
France, as host country, announced its own ambitious pledge: €750 million by 2030 to support global nutrition through the French Development Agency and the Ministry’s food aid programs. France also committed to strengthening domestic efforts in nutrition education, early detection of malnutrition, and improving food quality.
Breakthroughs in Multi-Sectoral Engagement
- The European Union pledged €6.5 billion, including €3.4 billion from the European Commission.
- The World Bank and African Development Bank pledged US$5 billion and US$9.5 billion respectively through 2030.
- Philanthropic organisations will mobilise over US$2 billion to fight malnutrition globally.
- Countries including Madagascar, Côte d’Ivoire, Guatemala, and Bangladesh announced major national commitments to scale up nutrition initiatives.
A major highlight was the launch of the Paris Declaration on Business & Nutrition 2030, a transformative framework aimed at guiding private sector engagement in building a stronger Nutrition Economy. Developed through extensive cross-sector consultations, the Declaration sets a clear roadmap to 2030 for aligning business practices with public health and nutrition goals.
In a powerful demonstration of investor leadership, seven institutional investors, representing more than $1 trillion in assets, jointly called on global food and beverage companies to disclose the proportion of healthy versus unhealthy food sales, using evidence-based metrics like the Health Star Rating, UK Nutrient Profiling Model, and NutriScore.
Youth Voices and Accountability
The Summit also elevated the role of youth, adopting a Youth Declaration demanding stronger representation in decision-making spaces and greater investment in nutrition solutions that respond to the realities of young people and the most vulnerable communities.
Looking Ahead
The Nutrition for Growth Summit 2025 reaffirmed that tackling malnutrition is not just a health issue. It’s a matter of equity, economic development, and justice. With this unprecedented show of commitment and cooperation, the world takes a decisive step forward in ensuring that no one, especially children, is left behind in the pursuit of good nutrition.
For more information on the Paris Declaration and ongoing commitments, visit www.parisnutrition2030.org.
