Plenary 2: Building Bridges & Scaling Impact.



The plenary session will focus on fostering regional integration, scaling innovation, and amplifying the impact of CGIAR's research in addressing agricultural challenges.


Anchored in the ASEAN-CGIAR Innovate for Food and Nutrition Security Regional Program—launched at the 45th Meeting of the ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry (AMAF) in 2023—this session will highlight efforts to enhance collaboration within the ASEAN region and explore South-South cooperation. By scaling bold, integrated innovations, CGIAR aims to build climate-resilient agri-food systems, improve livelihoods across the value chain, and ensure more affordable, nutritious food while safeguarding the environment. Additionally, the session will examine CGIAR's research portfolio for 2025-2030, focusing on strategies to effectively scale scientific advancements to reach farmers and consumers worldwide. By aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and global agricultural transformation efforts, this discussion will showcase how CGIAR's cutting-edge research translates into tangible benefits for communities and drives meaningful progress toward a sustainable and food-secure future.

  • Segment 1: Building Bridges
  • Sequence 1.1: Panel Discussion: ASEAN Focus: Fostering Regional Integration & South-South collaboration
  • Sequence 1.2: Remarks
  • Segment 2: Scaling Impact
  • Sequence 2.1: Presentation: CGIAR's Portfolio 2025-30 Update
  • Sequence 2.2: Panel Discussion: Scaling for impact

The CGIAR Science Week will open with a high-level plenary session that underscores the organization's unwavering commitment to international agricultural research and the critical role of sustained global investment in innovation, technology, and science. This session will serve as a cornerstone for the week, setting the stage for exploring transformative solutions to the complex challenges facing agri-food systems. Recognizing the interconnected and context-specific nature of these challenges, the session will reflect on past successes and lessons learned while embracing new approaches that prioritize inclusivity, partnership, and innovation. A key focus will be on How CGIAR can foster mission-driven collaborations—particularly through South-South cooperation—to ensure that agricultural advancements reach those who need them most, especially marginalized and underserved farming communities. By welcoming diverse perspectives and leveraging cutting-edge research, this plenary will guide the reimagining of a sustainable and resilient future for people, the planet, and food systems worldwide.


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