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.

• Knowledge Sharing: Provide a platform to discuss challenges and solutions around food security and sustainability.
• Networking: Create an opportunity for global and local stakeholders to collaborate on future projects.
• Capacity Building: Equip attendees with skills and tools to implement community-based agricultural projects.
• Policy Influence: Develop actionable recommendations to influence policy changes that support community-led food security initiatives.