Anticipating agrifood system transformation: harnessing emerging technologies and innovations for shaping a sustainable and inclusive future today
A comprehensive foresight report to leverage science, technology, and innovation for agrifood systems’ transformation will be launched right after the “Towards Equity: Closing the science, technology and innovation gap” session . This report identifies and analyzes emerging technologies and innovations and their enabling environment and develops future-oriented strategies for policymakers, and other key stakeholders. Building upon the synthesis report (FAO and CIRAD, 2023), this work delves into emerging fields, application areas, and provides insights for improved innovation pathways.
Speakers
Buzrukkhonov Sarvarkhon
Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation, Uzbekistan
Chris Earney
Head of UN Futures Lab, Global Knowledge Hub, UN
Christin Pfeiffer
Programme Specialist, Future Literacy and Foresight, UNESCO
Selim Louafi
Deputy Director, CIRAD
Su McCluskey
Special Representative for Australian Agriculture
Valmaine Toki
Professor of Law, University of Waikato, Chair UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Vincent Martin
Moderator
Director, Office of Innovation, FAO
Zofia Mroczek
Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services Specialist, OIN, FAO