The Expert Advisory Group of the project Assessment and Communication of Climate Impacts of Food (CLIF) convened in Rome on 15th and 16th of June 2023 to discuss key drivers and agents of agri-food systems transformation. The joint conclusion document contains the key messages and recommendations developed during the workshop. An IISD-guest article summarises the key discussion points. The results of the workshop, organised by TMG Research, will inform the development of the fourth strategic report published under the CLIF project.