 In 2015, the United Nations member states adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, committing to eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable development worldwide by 2030. The Agenda includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs, with 169 associated targets. This in agriculture and food systems can be a major driver for the achievement of the SDGs. From ending poverty and hunger to responding to climate change and sustaining our natural resources, food and agriculture lie at the heart of the 2030 Agenda. Yet, the level of investment in these sectors remains low. At the same time, not all kinds of investments are equally beneficial. In order to generate sustainable benefits for all, it is essential that investments are responsible. The Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems, CFSRI Principles, adopted by the Committee on World Food Security in 2014, is the main globally negotiated instrument to provide guidance in this regard. The 10 CFSRI Principles are a comprehensive framework to guide the actions of all stakeholders engaged in agriculture and food systems and aim to support the creation of enabling environments for responsible investments that enhance food security and nutrition, foster sustainable and inclusive economic development, empower women and youth, and help preserve natural resources, thus contributing significantly to the achievement of the SDGs.