Long neglected, COP 28 finally put food on the discussion table. Food and Drink (F&D) systems from what we eat, how we grow, shop, and cook it, is responsible for approximately a third of global gas emissions. After the ground-breaking global declaration, signed by over 130 countries, what is next for food systems and the sustainable transition required within F&D. Will the UAE Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture work? Will progress be made and what challenges lie ahead?