Plenary 3: Targeting Transformation - Africa & Harvesting Innovation - Latin America & Caribbean.

 


This plenary session will explore transformative strategies and innovations driving agricultural resilience and sustainability across Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean (LAC).


In Africa, the discussion will center on key regional commitments, including the African Union's Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) outcomes and the Kampala Declaration. It will examine how CGIAR's 2030 Research and Innovation strategy aligns with these frameworks, leveraging science and technology to address complex challenges and advance resilience and prosperity. Meanwhile, in LAC, the session will highlight how initiatives like AgriLAC Resiliente—CGIAR's regional initiative—have been integrated into agri-food innovation systems to strengthen competitiveness, enhance food and nutritional security, and mitigate climate and environmental challenges. By fostering networks of collaboration and scaling impactful solutions, this session will showcase the role of cutting-edge research in shaping a sustainable agricultural future across both regions.

  • Segment 1: Targeting Transformation - Africa
  • Sequence 1.1: Panel Discussion: Embracing Regional Targets (AU/CAADP & Kampala commitments)
  • Sequence 1.2: Panel Discussion: 2050 vision for Africa: a dialogue between CGIAR leaders and some key partners
  • Sequence 1.3: Panel Discussion: Transforming Africa's Food Systems: Vision and Leadership

  • Segment 2: Harvesting Innovation - Latin America & Caribbean

 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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