CGIAR @ FAO Science and Innovation Forum
Harnessing science, technology and innovation for transforming our agrifood systems
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Date
17.10.22 > 21.10.22
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Time
09:00 am > 04:00 pm
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Location
Rome, Italy
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Organized together with the World Food Forum (WFF) and Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum, the FAO Science and Innovation Forum will focus on highlighting the centrality of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) for agrifood systems transformation, and encourage a diversity of perspectives based on science and innovation, thereby facilitating rationalization and inclusiveness of debate.
More specifically, the objectives of the FAO Science and Innovation Forum are to:
- explore scientific and technological advances and associated risks and opportunities,
- analyse options for strengthening science and evidence-based decision-making,
- share robust science and evidence-based options for more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems,
- support countries in making informed decisions regarding the co-creation, adaptation and adoption of appropriate and context-specific technologies and innovations, and
- promote effective science communication, including by engaging on contentious issues.
Please join us to watch Claudia Sadoff, CGIAR Executive Managing Director, speak in the Chief Scientists’ Round table: Science and innovation for SDG2 on October 20.
Medha Devare, Chief Data Officer, Excellence in Agronomy, CGIAR, will also speak in the main stage event entitled, “Launch of Agrifood Systems Technologies and Innovations Outlook (ATIO)” on October 20. ATIO’s overall objective is to provide information on the current, measurable state of science, technology and innovation (STI) and upcoming changes, as well as their transformative potential for agrifood systems, to inform evidence-based policy dialogue and decisions, including on investments. ATIO will track agrifood system STI progress at national level, and pay special attention to low- and middle-income countries where data challenges are particularly acute. The cross-border impacts of STI necessitates looking at all countries globally, not solely at national-level conditions, so ATIO will emphasize relevant STI wherever in the world it occurs.
Main Programme
| Date | Time (CEST) | Session Title | CGIAR Participation |
| Oct 18 | 9-10:45AM | FAO and WUR transformative partnership: Communicating and harnessing science effectively | Hung Nguyen, Co-Leader, Animal and Human Health Program, (ILRI) |
| 11AM-12:45PM | Greening our future: The potential of science, and innovation and youth empowerment for greening agrifood systems | Gianpiero Menza, the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT. | |
| 2-3:45PM | Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) for improving agricultural productivity and competitiveness in Africa | Jimmy Smith, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) | |
| How can science and innovation contribute to Sustainable Livestock in Latin America and the Caribbean? | Joaquín Lozano, Regional Director, Latin America and the Caribbean, CGIAR. | ||
| 4-5:45PM | Harnessing science and innovation for sustainable livestock transformation | Iain Wright, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) | |
| Oct 19 | 11AM-12:45PM | Investment in research for development: Are we on the right track? | Martin Kropff, Managing Director, Resilient Agrifood Systems, CGIAR |
| 4-5:45PM | Science, Policy and Society Interface: Challenges and opportunities | Patrick Caron, CGIAR System Board Member | |
| Oct 20 | 9-10:45 AM | Chief Scientists’ Round table: Science and innovation for SDG2 | Claudia Sadoff, CGIAR Executive Managing Director |
| 11AM-12:45PM | Roadmap for Blue Transformation: Harnessing science and innovation for aquatic food systems | Shakuntala Thilstead, Global Lead for Nutrition and Public Health, WorldFish | |
| 4-5:45PM | Main Stage: Introducing the Agrifood Systems Technologies and Innovation Outlook (ATIO) | Medha Devare, Chief Data Officer, Excellence in Agronomy, CGIAR | |
| Oct 21 | 11AM-12:45PM | Future we want: Putting science and innovation on fast track to enhance climate action across agrifood systems | Sonja Vermuelen, Managing Director of Genetic Innovation, CGIAR |
| 11AM-12:45PM | Future we want: Putting science and innovation on fast track to enhance climate action across agrifood systems | Juan Lucas Restrepo, Global Director of Partnerships and Advocacy, CGIAR, and Director General of the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT. |
Past CGIAR Side Events
| Date | Time (CEST) | Side Event Title | Lead Organization |
| Oct 12 | 2-3:30PM | Informing the Future through Foresight and Metrics to Accelerate Food, Land, and Water Systems Transformation | INITIATIVE (Foresight) International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI); Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT |
| 3-4:25PM | INITIATIVE on National Policies and Strategies | ||
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Co-creating responsible innovation ecosystems that enable systemic change of food systems |
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, CGIAR; Glocolearning | |
| 4-6PM |
City Food and Climate Action: Science and Innovation for Sustainable Urban Food Systems |
INITIATIVE (Resilient Cities) CGIAR | |
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Oct 13
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10AM-12PM
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Catalyzing investments into climate-smart agriculture: Experiences in South Asia and East and Southern
Africa
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INITIATIVE (UU and TAFSSA), International Water Management Institute (IWMI), International Institute for Tropical Agriculture,
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), Open Capital Advisors (OCA)
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2-3:30PM
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Independent Science for Development Council (ISDC)
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2-4PM
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CGIAR- Rethinking Food Markets Initiative
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3-4:30pm
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International Livestock Research Institute, International Food Policy Research Institute, Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT, International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
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Oct 14
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10AM-12PM
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INITIATIVE (Plant Health and Climate Resilience) The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), the International Rice Research
Institute (IRRI), the International Center for Tropical Agriculture, FAO (tentative)
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2-4PM
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Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture, The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT (CGIAR), Wageningen University and Research
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View the Program and Side Events schedule.
Check back soon for more information about CGIAR’s participation.