Interview with Miguel Altieri Professor University California Berkeley on Agroecology

 21 August 2024. Interview with Miguel Altieri Professor University California Berkeley on Agroecology

Agrovisiones is a webinar program organized by FAO with the purpose of exposing voices and awakening visions that expand and transcend the Zero Hunger development goal.

The video below is the English translation. You can listen in on the conversation, originally held in Spanish, here 

 

The Role of Consumers in Agroecology

22 August 2024. The International People’s Agroecology Movements, IPAM, posed a central question as part of a webinar series “The Future is Now: Resilience and Sovereignty through People-led Agroecology”, namely: What’s the role of consumers in mainstreaming agroecology?

The International People’s Agroecology Movements, IPAM is a research-learning-action approach to agroecology that focuses on small-food producers and farming communities. 

• IPAM promotes agroecology as a sustainable approach to agriculture and food production and development, in the framework of food sovereignty, ecological and social justice. 
• It is an innovative approach developed by a network of farmers and women’s organisations, NGOs, researchers and academic institutions. 
• IPAM is a network of Field Learning Sites (FLS) situated in different communities across regions. The FLSs are training centres or campuses of farmers’ fields, CSOs, institutions and universities that offers on-site learning on agroecological farming methods, innovations and techniques. The FLSs offer structured sessions, study tours, visits, immersions and exchanges among farmers, students.

The webinar highlighted the roles consumers play in the creation of a just, healthy, equitable and sustainable food system. With a focus on civic participation beyond consumption, transformation in food systems was explored through the lens of the consumer.

• Charlene Tan Good Food Community, Philippines 
• María Julia Jiménez Movimiento Agroecológico Boliviano Slow Food Bolivia 
• Nasira Habib Organica Pakistan/ Khoj-Society for People's Education 
• Thongdam Phongphichith Sustainable Agriculture and Environment Development Association,  Lao PDR
• Rita Saavedra Consumidores Conscientes y el Observatorio Agroecológico

Resources

• Convert Garden Waste into Rich Resources, 
• How to Make Bokashi

INCLUSIVE DIGITAL AGRICULTURE: Call for Expression of Interest

GFAiR, hosted by CGIAR/ABC, is seeking to engage GFAiR members, partners and other interested stakeholders to form a Collective Action on Inclusive Digital Agriculture. This theme is one of the three that were prioritised by GFAiR’s Steering Committee in a survey carried out last May.

Purpose

The purpose of this request for Expressions of Interest is to identify organizations interested in developing and participating in a Collective Action (CA) aimed at advancing digital agriculture for farmers by empowering them as central agents in the pro-poor transformation of agri-food research and innovation systems, with particular attention to women and youth. The objective of this initiative is to enable farmers to develop business models that serve their interests while also fostering the adoption of farmer-centric approaches throughout the digital agriculture value chain, and to support farmers to embrace digital technologies, ensuring they are aware of the associated benefits and challenges.

Organization background

GFAiR is the only global multi-stakeholder forum in which public, private and civil actors, across all aspects of the generation, access, transformation and use of agri-food knowledge, collaborate through their own representative mechanisms to collectively shape the future of agriculture and realize desired SDG impacts. GFAiR is hosted by CGIAR / Alliance for Bioversity and CIAT.

Submission of proposals

Proposals must be submitted by email, in strict compliance with the procedures outlined in the Terms of Reference (Annex 1) and must include all sections detailed in Annex 2. For proposals to be eligible for consideration, GFAiR must receive the submission, signed by a legal representative of the applicant organization, and stamped with the official seal of the organization on or before the 15th of September 2024 at gfair.secretariat@gfair.network. Proposals received after this deadline will not be considered. GFAiR reserves the right to extend the deadline for submission. In such an event, GFAiR will inform potential applicants in writing, specifying the terms and duration of the extension.

Selection Criteria

A Selection Committee will review the proposals to check that they meet the following criteria:

• As per the GFAiR Charter, CAs must include at least three partners belonging to the GFAiR Constituencies with at least one of them representing the interests of farmers/small-scale producers. Organizations may apply individually or jointly with others, which needs to be specified in the proposal. GFAiR may assist organizations applying individually to partner up with others in order to fulfil the condition stated above.
• Proposals must align with GFAiR’s Partnership Principles and Engagement Principles.
• CAs should contribute to agroecology principles and practices.
• CAs must be inclusive, notably of women and youth, by incorporating gender-sensitive, responsive, or transformative approaches, and prioritising youth involvement.
• Results from CAs should enable transformative change with results applicable globally.
• Organizations that fulfil these criteria will be invited to participate in a webinar to discuss the potential for developing a CA.

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1. TERMS OF REFERENCE INCLUSIVE DIGITAL AGRICULTURE
2. EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO BE PRODUCED BY ACTORS WANTING TO PARTICIPATE IN A COLLECTIVE ACTION (CA) INCLUSIVE DIGITAL AGRICULTURE

AGROECOLOGY: Call for Expression of Interest

GFAiR, hosted by CGIAR/ABC, is seeking to engage GFAiR members, partners and other interested stakeholders to form a Collective Action on Agroecology. This theme is one of the three that were prioritised by GFAiR’s Steering Committee in a survey carried out last May.

Purpose

The purpose of this request for Expressions of Interest is to identify organizations interested in developing and participating in a Collective Action (CA) aimed at promoting agroecology. The objective of this initiative is to empower producers and other stakeholders as key actors in advancing sustainable agricultural practices that improve not only food security and biodiversity, but also resilience to climate change. In contributing to a more inclusive and sustainable agricultural transformation, the CA will encompass shared values, operational principles, and concrete strategies designed to demonstrate the importance of agroecological practices for food production, processing and consumption. Creating robust market linkages for agroecologically produced goods can ensure economic viability and scaling.

Organization background

GFAiR is the only global multi-stakeholder forum in which public, private and civil actors, across all aspects of the generation, access, transformation and use of agri-food knowledge, collaborate through their own representative mechanisms to collectively shape the future of agriculture and realize desired SDG impacts. GFAiR is hosted by CGIAR / Alliance for Bioversity and CIAT.

Submission of proposals

Proposals must be submitted by email, in strict compliance with the procedures outlined in the Terms of Reference (Annex 1) and must include all sections detailed in Annex 2. For proposals to be eligible for consideration, GFAiR must receive the submission, signed by a legal representative of the applicant organization, and stamped with the official seal of the organization on or before the 15th of September 2024 at gfair.secretariat@gfair.network. Proposals received after this deadline will not be considered. GFAiR reserves the right to extend the deadline for submission. In such an event, GFAiR will inform potential applicants in writing, specifying the terms and duration of the extension.

Selection Criteria

A Selection Committee will review the proposals to check that they meet the following criteria:

• As per the GFAiR Charter, CAs must include at least three partners belonging to the GFAiR Constituencies with at least one of them representing the interests of farmers/small-scale producers. Organizations may apply individually or jointly with others, which needs to be specified in the proposal. GFAiR may assist organizations applying individually to partner up with others in order to fulfil the condition stated above.
• Proposals must align with GFAiR’s Partnership Principles and Engagement Principles.
• CAs should contribute to agroecology principles and practices.
• CAs must be inclusive, notably of women and youth, by incorporating gender-sensitive, responsive, or transformative approaches, and prioritising youth involvement.
• Results from CAs should enable transformative change with results applicable globally.
• Organizations that fulfil these criteria will be invited to participate in a webinar to discuss the potential for developing a CA.

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1. TERMS OF REFERENCE AGROECOLOGY
2. EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO BE PRODUCED BY ACTORS WANTING TO PARTICIPATE IN A COLLECTIVE ACTION (CA) AGROECOLOGY

REVIVING FORGOTTEN FOODS FOR ENHANCED NUTRITION AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE: Call for Expression of Interest

GFAiR, hosted by CGIAR/ABC, is seeking to engage GFAiR members, partners and other interested stakeholders to form a Collective Action on Reviving Forgotten Foods for Enhanced Nutrition and Climate Resilience. This theme is one of the three that were prioritized by GFAiR’s Steering Committee in a survey carried out last May.

Purpose

The purpose of this request for Expressions of Interest is to identify organizations interested in participating in a Collective Action (CA) dedicated to reviving forgotten foods, with a particular focus on their inherent nutritional value and resilience to climate change. Through this initiative, the aim is to empower small scale producers as key actors in the pro-poor transformation of agri-food research and innovation systems. The CA will embrace shared values, operational principles and actionable strategies designed to empower farmers to demonstrate the vast potential of their crops, advocate for their challenges and needs, and overhaul research and innovation systems in favour of forgotten foods and of farmers’ traditional knowledge and governance structures.

Organization background

GFAiR is the only global multi-stakeholder forum in which public, private and civil actors, across all aspects of the generation, access, transformation and use of agri-food knowledge, collaborate through their own representative mechanisms to collectively shape the future of agriculture and realize desired SDG impacts. GFAiR is hosted by CGIAR / Alliance for Bioversity and CIAT.

Submission of proposals

Proposals must be submitted by email, in strict compliance with the procedures outlined in the Terms of Reference (Annex 1) and must include all sections detailed in Annex 2. For proposals to be eligible for consideration, GFAiR must receive the submission, signed by a legal representative of the applicant organization, and stamped with the official seal of the organization on or before the 15th of September 2024 at gfair.secretariat@gfair.network. Proposals received after this deadline will not be considered. GFAiR reserves the right to extend the deadline for submission. In such an event, GFAiR will inform potential applicants in writing, specifying the terms and duration of the extension.

Selection Criteria

A Selection Committee will review the proposals to check that they meet the following criteria:

• As per the GFAiR Charter, CAs must include at least three partners belonging to the GFAiR Constituencies with at least one of them representing the interests of farmers/small-scale producers. Organizations may apply individually or jointly with others, which needs to be specified in the proposal. GFAiR may assist organizations applying individually to partner up with others in order to fulfil the condition stated above.
• Proposals must align with GFAiR’s Partnership Principles and Engagement Principles.
• CAs should contribute to agroecology principles and practices.
• CAs must be inclusive, notably of women and youth, by incorporating gender-sensitive, responsive, or transformative approaches, and prioritising youth involvement.
• Results from CAs should enable transformative change with results applicable globally.
• Organizations that fulfil these criteria will be invited to participate in a webinar to discuss the potential for developing a CA.

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1. TERMS of REFERENCE FORGOTTEN FOODS
2. EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO BE PRODUCED BY ACTORS WANTING TO PARTICIPATE IN A COLLECTIVE ACTION (CA) FORGOTTEN FOODS

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in Africa

African Centre for Biodiversity (2024) Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in Africa. Synthesis briefing # 19 pp.

Factsheet 10 is the final in the series that considers the different dimensions of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and highlights the serious environmental, social, economic and health implications of the expansion of UPF consumption in Africa.

 
UPFs are becoming the backbone of so-called ‘globalised diets’, displacing healthier whole foods as the logical destination of corporate-industrial agri-food systems. Affordability, accessibility, convenience and status are driving UPF expansion in low-income countries, as populations become more urbanised, with increased incomes from wage labour, and with less time available for food preparation.

UPFs constitute a core strategy of profit maximisation with their longer shelf life, quasi-addictive ingredient formulation and higher profit margins than healthier whole foods. Investment in UPF production in Africa is more than twice that going to farms and plantations. Corporations producing UPFs exert strong influence on laws and regulations, including through marketing, private funding of scientific research, sponsorships and lobbying for self-regulation.

Increasing consumption of UPFs is resulting in a massive increase in dietary-related non-communicable diseases and deterioration of the nutritional quality of overall diets. UPFs are often cheaper than locally produced fresh foods. Their production and distribution contributes significantly to environmental damage caused by the industrial food system, including biodiversity loss, land degradation, deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions.

There have been recent efforts to regulate some aspects of UPF consumption. However, these are primarily situated at the end of the product lifecycle through taxes, marketing restrictions, labelling requirements and limits on certain ingredients. Nutrition is framed as a matter of individual responsibility.

Policies must aim to effectively enhance production of and access to diverse foods and restrict the embeddedness of UPF, while strengthening local foodways and their ecological, social and health benefits. Any measures require effective regulations to ensure implementation, monitoring and penalties for non-compliance.

You can read the briefing here.

China-Africa forum to fast-track agricultural transformation

12-15 August 2024. Experts from China and Africa convened for a meeting in Nairobi for a high-level forum on agricultural science and technology in an effort to harness the potential of technology to revolutionize agriculture.

The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), and the National Natural Science Foundation of China jointly organized the pivotal forum, which brings together over 150 leaders, agricultural experts, and representatives from renowned companies across Africa.

The gathering aimed to accelerate advancements in the agricultural sector, particularly in response to the pressing challenges of climate change and food security across the continent.

Countries represented include Kenya, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Tanzania, and Senegal, with the event taking place at the World Agroforestry Centre over four days.

Director General of CIMMYT Bram Govaerts said the forum’s objective is to enhance research and innovation and ensure such advancements reach the farmers who need them most.

“Through this platform, we aim to improve the delivery of research and innovation to farmers. We will develop a strategic and tactical plan, seek resources for implementation, and ultimately benefit African farmers,” Govaerts said

Yujiang Ye, the Vice President of CAAS highlighted the academy’s ongoing commitment to supporting African nations and the broader Global South through training and technology transfer.

“CAAS has trained 276 students from 38 African countries, making it a leading institution in agricultural education for African students,” said Ye, underscoring the significance of the China-Africa modern agriculture technology exchange.

The forum also provided an occasion to clarify strategies for increasing crop yields in Africa, particularly for corn, wheat, and dryland crops. It also seeks to share China’s experience in agricultural modernization and identify areas for collaborative cooperation between China, Africa, and CIMMYT.

The history of Knowledge management for African Agricultural Research

29 July 2024. Recording of the presentation by Peter Ballantyne at the Fourth annual Knowledge Management for Agricultural Development (KM4AgD) Conference at the Lemigo Hotel in Kigali, Rwanda.

  

RUFORUM Triennial Side Event on Stakeholders' Engagement and Consultation

 Register via zoom to participate in the #AUEU #IRC #CEAFIRST 'Stakeholders' Engagement and Consultation Workshop' Side Event at the RUFORUM Network #RUFTriennial24 at the Mercure Hotel, Windhoek, Namibia.

📅 August 15, 2024 ⌚9:00AM GMT+2

Register via https://bit.ly/4daFYMF to join

Exploring the Potential of Agroecology Research & Capacity to Contribute to a Green Transition in Sub Saharan Africa

 Join us tomorrow, August 14, at the #RUFTriennial24 for the #RMRN Agroecology Side Event at the Mercure Hage Geingob Campus, Windhoek, Namibia

📅10:30AM GMT+2

'Exploring the Potential of Agroecology Research & Capacity to Contribute to a Green Transition in Sub Saharan Africa'

Register to join RUFORUM Network via ➤ bit.ly/3Ylagb3

Concept Note + Registration link for virtual participation


The transition towards agroecological food systems and the development of both productive andresilient farming systems and value chains are complex processes. It requires new knowledge, competencies and policies to co-create solutions based on agroecological principles and the integration of scientific and local knowledge.

Therefore the Regional Multi-Actors Research Network (RMRN) projects is being implemented onregional scale to strengthen the capacity of the Regional Centers of Excellence (RCoE) and other actors which are to be selected by the subregional organizations (SROs), namely CORAF, ASARECA, and CCARDESA, to conduct agroecology research within their respective sub-regions . These RCoEs rely on stakeholder engagement to bridge the gap between the research, policy, and practice and provide a better understanding of Co-: the duties and responsibilities of researchers and policy makers and practitioners in promoting the green transition trough agroecology practices.

• Welcome Remarks from the Chair: Aggrey Agumya
• Welcome by DG INTPA
• Prof. Alex Awiti (CIFOR-ICRAF) - Title: Focus on research and capacity on agroecology in Africa
  
  Resource: Evaluating the Integration of Agroecological Principles into Kenya's Legal and Policy Framework. Alex O. Awiti Aurillia M. Ndiwa June 2024, # 33 pp 
  
  
• Presentation of Discussion Paper: How can agroecology contribute to improving food security in Africa? Prof. Majaliwa JG / Dr. Kwaku A./Dr. Felix Rembold 

Panel Discussion

• Moderator: Caroline Callenius (JRC-ISPRA)
• David Amudavi (Biovision) . David shared the resource: 
• Agile, EOA, Biovision Africa Trust, (2023) ASSESSMENT OF THE LANDSCAPE OF AGROECOLOGY AND THE ECOLOGICAL ORGANIC AGRICULTURE INITIATIVE IN AFRICA. Study Report # 138 pp. 
• Baitsi Podisi (CCARDESA)
• Joseph Sekandi (UMU)

Note: The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) intends to commission an external evaluation of its Bread for the World-funded ‘Healthy Soil Healthy Food’ (HSHF) project. The four-and-a-half-year project runs from January 2021 to June 2025 and involves HSHF centres operated by AFSA’s local project partners in six countries: Senegal, Togo, Burkina Faso, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Key activities are promoting uptake of agroecological practices through farmer training and policy advocacy, aiming to improve soil health, food security and food sovereignty.

Agroecology RMRN Webinar I



Agroecology RMRN Webinar II

1st International Seed Conference

19 - 22 August 2024. Nairobi, Kenya. The Government of Kenya, Partners, KEPHIS and COPE have planned the First International Seed Quality Conference on  whose theme is “Seed quality assurance and technological advances for climate change adaptation towards sustainable food and nutrition security”

This conference will bring together private and public, national, regional and international stakeholders in the seed arena to discuss current affairs and share experiences in seed quality assurance. Delivery in the conference will be through identified strategic world-renowned keynote speakers and well vetted oral and poster presentations aligned to identified thematic areas. Alongside the conference, there shall be side events, field excursions and exhibitions to display the array of efforts and experiences in promoting seed quality.

The conference targets over 150 participants drawn from the government agencies (public), policy makers, agricultural industry players, international agencies, donor agencies among others. The venue of the conference will be KEPHIS Headquarters, Karen, Nairobi, Kenya.

Hunger Free World Conference Swaminathan Research Foundation

 7 - 8 August 2024. Hunger Free World Conference Swaminathan Research Foundation.

Prof. M.S. Swaminathan is renowned for his work in agricultural sciences, focusing on social equity, food security, poverty reduction, and environmental protection. His innovative approach using science, technology, and policies has had a significant global impact. He strongly advocated for sustainable agriculture and served for the rights of farmers through policies to protect farmers’ rights. He has highlighted the importance of fair pricing, access to resources, and social support for farmers. He played a pivotal role in making public policy related to biodiversity conservation in advocated the need of participatory management of bioresources for sustainable livelihoods.

This conference honored his legacy by promoting discussions on sustainable agriculture, biodiversity conservation, food and nutrition security, science and technologies for sustainable and equitable livelihoods, climate resilience, and empowering youth, women, and marginalized communities.

Extracts of the programme # 10 pp

07/08 Tribute to Prof. M.S. Swaminathan: ‘Green Revolution to Evergreen Revolution’ – Vision of MSS.

• Invocation Tamizh Thai Vazhthu Kurai Ondrum Illai 
• Welcome and MSSRF’s Impact Report Presentation Dr. Soumya Swaminathan Chairperson, MSSRF, Chennai 
• Launch of MSSRF’s New Logo Shri. Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister - Agriculture and Farmers' Empowerment, Govt. of Odisha 
• Welcoming dignitaries with Millet Basket Trustees of MSSRF 
• Tribute to Prof M S Swaminathan Mr. N. Ram Chairman Emeritus, The Hindu Publishing Group, Chennai 
• Special Remarks & Launch of Fisher Women Connect App Mr. K.V. Shaji Chairman, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Mumbai 
• Special Address & Launching of Geo - AI Blue Carbon Programme Dr. P.T.R. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan Hon'ble Minister for Information Technology & Digital Services, Govt. of Tamil Nadu 
• Presidential Address & Release of Proceedings of Mighty Millets Conference 2023 Shri. Krishna Byre Gowda Hon'ble Minister for Revenue, Govt. of Karnataka,
• Inaugural Address & Release of MSSRF’s Impact Report 2023 - 2024, Launch of Nutrition Programmes; Release of "M S Swaminathan in conversation with Nitya Rao: A farmer Led Approach to Achieving a Malnutrition free India" – Hindi Version Shri. Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister - Agriculture and Farmers' Empowerment Govt. of Odisha

07/08 Safeguarding the Production Systems for Eliminating Hunger

Prof Swaminathan believed in the power of international cooperation to address global food security and environmental challenges. The session provided a platform for researchers, policymakers, farmers and practitioners to share advanced knowledge and innovative approaches and collaborate on locale-specific and people-centric solutions for the protection and sustainability of production systems.

07/08 Biodiversity for Food and Livelihood Security

Prof. M.S. Swaminathan believed that biodiversity is the foundation for ecological, economic and social security. He advocated for integrated management of biodiversity as key for ensuring ecological sustainability and social providence. Biodiversity conservation, strategies for sustainable utilization of intra and inter species diversity and associated ecosystems, promoting agroecological practices, and advanced science and technology methods for safeguarding and leveraging benefits of biodiversity and 5 natural resources for nutrition, health and livelihoods was discussed in this session

07/08 Empowering Women, Youth, Smallholder Farmers, Fishers and Tribal communities for Food Security, Nutrition and Health

This session laid special emphasis on uplifting women and youth especially from the marginalized sections. It will also deliberate the challenges faced by them and ensuring their participation in economic and social development. Further it will examine policies, programs, and initiatives aimed at empowering these section of society nationally.

07/08 M S Swaminathan Global Leadership Award 2024

• Welcome Dr. Madhura Swaminathan Professor and Head, Economic Analysis Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Bengaluru 
• About the Award Dr. M.J. Khan Chairman, The Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture, President, Agriculture Today Group, New Delhi 
• Felicitation Dr. Soumya Swaminathan Chairperson, MSSRF, Chennai 
• Felicitation Thiru. P. Sathasivam Hon’ble Former Chief Justice of India & Former Governor of Kerala 
• Introducing the Award Recipient and reading the citation Dr. G.N. Hariharan Executive Director, R&D / Govt. Affairs, MSSRF, Chennai 
• Award presentation Thiru. R. Sakkarapani Hon’ble Minister for Food and Civil Supplies, Government of Tamil Nadu 
• Acceptance Speech Dr. Lindiwe Sibanda Chair, CGIAR System Board, Switzerland

07/08 Exhibition of Farmer Producer Organizations and other Stakeholders

Guest of Honour: Dr. P.T.R. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan Hon’ble Minister for Information Technology & Digital Services, Govt. of Tamil Nadu 

08/08 Sessions on Integrated Coastal System Management for Strengthening Resilience and Equity

Coastal regions are highly vulnerable to climate change. The lives and livelihoods of coastal communities are often impacted due to natural disasters imposed by climate change. There are successful models nurtured by MSSRF with leadership of Prof M S Swaminathan over the last 30 years. The session will discuss about the current challenges in the coastal regions and deliberate on adaptation and mitigation pathways to combat impact of future climate vulnerabilities.

08/08 Climate Resilience, Policy and Practices

Prof Swaminathan championed efforts to develop climate-resilient crops and practices, recognizing the challenges posed by climate change. Several anticipatory, participatory, policy research programmes advocated by Prof Swaminathan will be discussed in the light of contemporary global and local challenges of climate. Discussions will revolve around policy and practice from the perspective of equity and climate justice

08/08 Technology and Innovation in Agriculture and Allied Sector

Prof Swaminathan was a pioneer in the use of modern technology in agriculture for ensuring food security. His foresighted vision for blend of traditional wisdom with frontier technology is novel. This session will identify suitable technologies to enhance agricultural productivity. The session will explore the role of cutting-edge technologies, including AI, precision agriculture, and biotechnology, in modern agriculture.

08/08 Plenary Panel Discussion -Evergreen Revolution for Achieving Sustainable Food Security for Ever

Prof Swaminathan’s vision for an evergreen revolution contributes to international and national goals such as SDGs, Climate and Biodiversity targets. This session will analyze policy frameworks and governance structure that are needed for inclusive and sustainable food security for all. The panelists will discuss how the visionary thoughts of Prof Swaminathan can guide national and international policies.

• Chair: Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, Chairperson, MSSRF, Chennai
• Dr. Lindiwe Sibanda Chair, CGIAR System Board 
• Mr. B.V.R. Subramaniam, IAS (Virtual) CEO, NITI Aayog, New Delhi 
• Dr. Elhadj As Sy (Virtual) Chair of the Board, Kofi Annan Foundation 
• Prof. S. Mahendra Dev Former, Director, Indira Gandhi Institute for Development Research, New Delhi

 

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Consultations on the CGIAR 2030 Research and Innovation Strategy

23 July - 7 August 2024. CGIAR is currently developing the next phase of its Research Portfolio, aligned to its Research and Innovation Strategy and organised a number of consultations.