Championing women leadership as part of the Global Conscious Food Systems Summit in Bhutan: having been appointed as part of the women leadership circle for the Summit team, we will ensure that there is a 50/50 balance in terms of representation at the high-level segment of the Summit, working with Mary Robinson and Project Dandelion among other partners, and addressing systemic challenges that women face in food and agriculture. Our roles also include: Preparing for the Global Conscious Food Systems Summit taking place in Bhutan in 2026, under the leadership of the Prime Minister and co-hosted by the Conscious Food Systems Alliance UNDP Secretariat, we are part of the global partners organizing teams focused on organizational culture and women's leadership. Our roles are: 1. To amplify the Summit by spreading the word, mobilizing networks of women leaders and key partners (ie sharing the call for submissions), and support synergies with other events/initiatives 2. To advise on the content: providing ideas, reviewing submissions related to the women leadership circle’s theme, and helping weave the final content together in synergy with other thematic circles 3. To support resource mobilisation - identifying potential funding sources and sponsorships with a focus on the participation of women farmers from the Global South.

This year I will continue to mentor and coach women leaders, especially young professionals from the Global South who want to engage in climate action, food systems transformation and nature-based solutions. We will further develop our Be One Mentoring program to reach 50 to 100 new mentors and mentees by the end of the year. I commit to mentor and support at least 4 women this year, with personalized support and peer to peer sessions on a regular basis.