IPES-Food is an independent panel of experts that is dedicated to shaping debates on how to transition to sustainable food systems globally. With 24 experts from 16 countries across 5 continents, including renowned figures such as World Food Prize laureates and recipients of prestigious awards, the panel brings together groundbreaking thinkers on global food systems. Co-chaired by Olivier De Schutter and Lim Li Ching, two influential figures in the field, IPES-Food consists of environmental scientists, development economists, nutritionists, agronomists, sociologists, farmers, indigenous peoples representatives, and practitioners from civil society and social movements.

Their systemic approach recognizes the complex and interconnected challenges in food systems and acknowledges the power relations that shape decision-making. Moreover, IPES-Food takes a democratic approach to knowledge, valuing cutting-edge science alongside experiential, indigenous, and traditional knowledge. As an independent organization, IPES-Food does not accept funding from governments or corporations, enabling them to provide objective and independent analysis.

Their work is made possible by the support of funders such as The Daniel and Nina Carasso Foundation, The Charles Léopold Mayer Foundation for the Progress of Humankind, the 11th Hour Foundation, and Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung. Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, IPES-Food operates as an international non-profit organization. Through their extensive expertise and collaborative approach, IPES-Food strives to drive positive change and contribute to the development of sustainable food systems worldwide