Does global food systems governance need a new science-policy interface? What is role of the HLPE that’s already in place? IPES-Food presents a special podcast featuring Melissa Leach, member of IPES-Food and Director of the Institute for Development Studies, in conversation with Martin Cole, chairperson of the steering committee of the HLPE. Melissa and Martin get to grips with some key questions on science policy for global food security governance.