Public Seminar co-hosted by the Center for Development Research (ZEF) and the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)
Event
A changing world - sustainable and resilient dryland food systems
Tuesday 10 October 2023, 16:00
Venue: Center for Development Research (ZEF), Genscherallee 3, 53113 Bonn
Welcome remarks:
Prof. Dr. Matin Qaim (Executive Director, ZEF): Welcome
Prof. Dr. Prabhu Pingali (Board Chair, ICRISAT): Setting the stage
Dr. Jacqueline Hughes (Director General, ICRISAT): ICRISAT’s strategy and impact in the drylands
Presentations:
Dr. Victor Afari-Sefa (Director, Global Research Program - Enabling Systems Transformation, ICRISAT): Leveraging smart food for enhanced nutrition in the era of climate change adaptation.
Dr. Mangi Lal Jat (Director, Global Research Program - Resilient Farm and Food Systems, ICRISAT): Integrated systems approach for building resilience of drylands (virtual).
Dr. Rebbie Harawa (Regional Director - Africa): ICRISAT’s contributions and strategy for sub-Saharan Africa.
Panel Discussion and Q&A:
Moderator: Ms Cathy Reade, Governing Board Member, ICRISAT
Panelists:
Dr. Victor Afari-Sefa (ICRISAT)
Dr. Rebbie Harawa (ICRISAT)
Dr. Thomas Breuer (GIZ)
Dr. Sarada Krishnan (Global Crop Trust)
Dr. Juliet Wanjiku Kamau (ZEF)
Closing Remarks: Prof. Dr. Matin Qaim (Executive Director ZEF)
18:00-19:00
Reception and refreshments
Please register here before September 28, 2023: htps://bit.ly/Registration-ICRISAT-ZE
Ramon Peachey