December 2007 Report on AGM07: A Changing CGIAR for a Changing World Far-reaching change was a central theme of the CGIAR’s 2007 Annual General Meeting (AGM07), held in Beijing on December 3-6. The meeting was hosted by the government of the People’s Republic of China and organized jointly with the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS). China and the CGIAR: Strengthening the Partnership AGM07 offered the CGIAR and its Chinese partners a valuable opportunity to review shared progress and achievements and to continue strengthening collaboration. Rising Food Prices: An Ominous Threat to the World's Poor Income growth, climate change, high energy prices, globalization and urbanization are all converging to transform food production, markets and consumption, according to a report from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). Science Forum 2007: Harnessing Scientific Advances for Sustainable Agriculture The ability of the CGIAR to successfully confront the formidable combination of challenges outlined in various presentations at AGM07 will depend in large part on its ability to mobilize advanced science in collaboration with numerous partners. The African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) Program Confronting the disparity between the role of African women in farming and their limited presence in the agricultural sciences, the CGIAR Gender & Diversity Program will embark on an unprecedented US$13 million initiative to help advance the careers of at least 360 African women scientists. CGIAR Science Awards: Recognizing Excellence in Research for Sustainable Development Six awards were conferred on outstanding scientists and research teams at AGM07in a ceremony held at the magnificent Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Communications Awards: Extending the Reach of Research Results In addition to bringing recognition to outstanding scientists and research teams, AGM07 called attention to the talents of communications professionals who have excelled in conveying science-based knowledge to the public.   Crawford Lecture: Retrofitting Civilization for Climate Change The 2007 Sir John Crawford Memorial Lecture was presented in an extraordinary setting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing by theoretical neurobiologist Dr. William Calvin, Affiliate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavior Sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. Centers' and Members' Day: Focused on Change in the CGIAR Continuing reform within the CGIAR was the central focus of a presentation, followed by commentary and extensive discussion in the opening session of Centers’ and Members’ Day. Portraits of Impact of Agricultural Science Over one hundred entries were submitted to the CGIAR Photo Competition of 2007. AGM07 Photo Galleries Visit AGM07 online photos galleries.