Purpose of the dialogue: to gather actors from all parts of the food system to identify challenges and possibilities, with a view to forward these to the preparations for the Food Systems Summit. After an introduction from the Government, six invited speakers, from the public and private sectors representing the research sector, the agriculture and aquaculture industry, youth, civil society and indigenous people (The Sami Reindeer Herders’ Association) gave short comments explaining their role in and expectations to a sustainable food system.

The participants were then divided into eight groups to discuss themes relevant for a sustainable food system: 1. food security and sustainable consumption, 2. sustainable use of natural resources, 3. sustainability in the food value chain, 4. food security preparedness in a changing climate, 5. access to updated, correct and necessary research, knowledge and competence, 6. economic and social sustainability, 7. various forms of production and production factors, and 8. Norway in the world.