Rooted in Innovation: Biotech breakthroughs for climate resilience
Explore the transformative potential of biotechnologies, beyond new genomic techniques, with related policy considerations and investment opportunities to catalyze collaborative efforts. This session will highlight accessible and affordable biotechnological innovations for climate change mitigation and adaptation, and showcase some country examples of applied technologies.
Speakers
Hale Ann Tufan
Associate Professor, School of Integrative Plant Sciences, Plant Breeding and Genetic Section, Cornell University
Najat Mokhtar
Deputy Director General, IAEA
Piedad Martin
Moderator
Deputy Director, Office of Climate Change Biodiversity and Environment, FAO
Siboniso Moyo
Deputy Director, General International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
Stephen Muchiri
Chief Executive Officer, Eastern Africa Farmers Federation (EAFF)
Vincent Martin
Director, Office of Innovation, FAO
Vittorio Venturi
Group Leader, ICGEB & Professor, African Genome Center, UM6P