Laureate Letter

The World Food Prize Laureate Letters unite the voices of World Food Prize Laureates to address the world’s most urgent food security challenges. Drawing on decades of expertise and leadership, these open letters call on governments, businesses, researchers, philanthropists and citizens to take meaningful action to end hunger, strengthen food systems and improve lives around the globe. Each letter reflects the collective commitment of Laureates to advancing Dr. Norman Borlaug’s vision of a world free from hunger. 

2025 Laureate Letter

In a powerful joint statement, 28 World Food Prize Laureates together with world renowned chef and humanitarian José Andrés made an urgent call to double investment in emergency food assistance and sustainable agriculture. They declared that hunger is a collective challenge that demands engagement from every corner of society. The full letter can be found below.