In advancing the IUNS’ mission, IUNS Task Forces have been an important part of us to collaborate to address key issues in the nutrition field. Over the years, the Council has received queries from Adhering Bodies (ABs) as to how they can propose IUNS Task Forces. By definition, task forces should respond to the pressing need for something to be addressed and should take advantage of IUNS’s global reach and convening power. The Council decided, therefore, to establish new guidelines for the formation and continuity of Task Forces. This will create opportunities for ABs and IUNS constituents to identify, involve and propose Task Forces to address pressing issues about nutrition.

The launch of new Task Forces will start with a call for proposals from November 2024. The deadline for proposal submission will be 5 March 2025. After screening, those who can proceed to the next stage to present their ideas will be notified by 30 April 2025. They will enter an Elevator Pitch Competition at IUNS-ICN Paris 2025 in a special dedicated session. The results will be announced at the end of the IUNS-ICN Paris meeting. Those selected will be the new IUNS Task Forces for the 2025-2029 term.

If you are interested in proposing a new IUNS Task Force, read through the detailed guidelines to prepare your proposal.

Key dates:

Deadline for Proposal Submission: 5th March 2024

Notification of Results (Proposal Stage): 30th April 2025

Presentation at IUNS-ICN Paris: 24th – 29th August 2025

Notification of Final Results: 29th August 2025

If you have any questions, please contact us at office@iuns.org.