Delivering Lifesaving Nutrition: Outcomes and Recommendations from the Multi-Stakeholder Retreat on Canada’s Global Nutrition Investments

On October 1 and 2, 2025, the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH) and Action Against Hunger Canada convened a Multi-Stakeholder Retreat on Canada’s Investments in Global Nutrition in Ottawa. The goal was to generate a collective understanding of the challenges affecting global nutrition, examine opportunities for action, and articulate a set of practical recommendations for Canada and its partners.

The Retreat occurred during a period of significant global disruption. According to the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2025 report, 673 million people were hungry, and more than 2.3 billion people experienced moderate or severe food insecurity. One in five people in Africa is undernourished. An estimated 150 million children under five are affected by stunting, and millions more suffer from wasting, the deadliest form of malnutrition. These figures reflect a worsening global picture driven by conflict, climate shocks, displacement, and economic instability.

This report synthesizes insights from the Retreat and provides actionable recommendations for both the Government of Canada and implementing partners. It aims to offer a clear, technically grounded reference point for decision-makers as they navigate this complex, resource-constrained global environment.