2. Purpose of IACC2025

The purpose of IACC2025 is to:

• Raise awareness about the importance of community-led efforts in enhancing food security.
• Showcase successful community-based models of agricultural sustainability, particularly from underrepresented regions.
• Promote knowledge exchange among policymakers, researchers, farmers, and community leaders on best practices and innovations.
• Facilitate collaboration between local communities, governments, NGOs, and the private sector to address food security challenges from a bottom-up approach.
• Encourage policy advocacy that supports community-driven agricultural initiatives and sustainable food systems.