The objective of this workshop was to formally launch the “Food Systems” project and develop a work plan for the upcoming period of activities. To achieve this, the workshop first presented the project’s objectives, methodology, project cycles, and expectations. It also covered the main findings of the stocktaking report, which had been developed prior to the workshop by the group of selected national “Food System Champions”. Using a participatory method in smaller groups, the most pressing knowledge gaps and capacity strengthening areas were then jointly identified to help inform the future transition towards more efficient, equitable, resilient, and sustainable food systems.