The document discusses enhancing research and development partnerships in the context of achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It notes the increased interest in multi-stakeholder partnerships and evidence-based, systems-level solutions to global challenges. The International Science and Partnership Council (ISPC) is contributing stock-takes of knowledge on innovation and impact, case studies on food systems innovation partnerships, and initiatives connecting the SDGs to national innovation to inform research. The objective is to update partners on new efforts, discuss new partnership modes for development outcomes, and explore collaboration and funding opportunities.