Agrifood systems are complex and changing, so it is critical to explore different potential futures to inform decisions today that can put the world on a better path for livelihoods, health, and the environment. In the coming decades, changes in population, income, and diets will put increasing pressure on agrifood systems to meet evolving food demands and improve food security. With climate change, limited scope for cropland expansion, and growing water scarcity, investments in agricultural R&D to improve productivity are crucial to meet these challenges sustainably.
Join our next webinar to explore recent analyses using the IMPACT modeling system. We’ll discuss how alternative investment options, including scenarios focused on agricultural research, could help meet future food demands sustainably and equitably. We’ll also explore potential trade-offs between different strategies and goals.
Opening Remarks
- Alan Rennison, Senior Program Officer, Global Development, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF)
Presentation
- Timothy Sulser, Senior Scientist, Foresight and Policy Modeling Unit, IFPRI
- Chin Yee Chan, Scientist, WorldFish
Discussant
- Robert Bertram, Chief Scientist, Bureau for Resilience and Food Security, United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Moderator
- Dolapo Enahoro, Senior Agricultural Economist, Policy, Institutions and Livelihoods program, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
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