The 2024 GFFA, titled “Food Systems for Our Future: Joining Forces for a Zero Hunger World!”, will bring together 2,000 policymakers, scientists, business leaders and members of civil society to deepen and strengthen agri-political dialogues on achieving Zero Hunger.
Dr. Swinnen will moderate a high-level panel discussion on the role of agrifood trade in ensuring global food security, and how it can contribute to sustainability:
“Squaring the Circle: Towards Sustainable Agriculture and Food Supply Chains”
Friday, January 19, 2024 | 15:30-17:00 CET / 9:30-11:00am EST
Speakers:
- Ulrik Knudsen, Deputy Secretary-General / OECD (keynote address)
- Christian Hofer, State Secretary / FOAG
- Paulo Teixeira, Minister for Rural Development and Family Farming / Brazil
- Gérardine Mukeshimana, Vice-President / IFAD
- Janusz Wojciechowski, Commissioner for Agriculture / European Commission
Johan Swinnen will also participate in a roundtable session on climate smart agriculture and cooperation, organized by Bayer and Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC).
“Champions for Cooperation Needed! How to globally fast track innovative climate smart agriculture”
Friday, January 19, 2024 | 13:00-14:30 CET / 7:00-8:30am EST
Visit the GFFA website to learn more.