CGIAR @ the 2023 Borlaug Dialogue
Harnessing change to ensure the future of global food and agriculture
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Date
24.10.23 > 26.10.23
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Time
07:00 am > 08:30 pm UTC-05:00
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Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America
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The 2023 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue will be hosted by the World Food Prize Foundation and the Global Youth Institute on October 24-26 in Des Moines, Iowa, and it will be a hybrid event.
The yearly “Borlaug Dialogue” brings together individuals from more than 65 countries to address cutting-edge issues related to global food security and nutrition. This year’s theme is “Harnessing Change.” The focus will be on enhancing food quality, quantity, and accessibility.
The event will honor Dr. Norman Borlaug’s legacy and celebrate those driving positive change in global food and agriculture, including World Food Prize Laureates and Borlaug Field Award recipients.
CGIAR System Board Chair, Dr. Lindiwe Majele Sibanda, will be part of the highlighted speakers for this years’ conference.
OFFICIAL CONFERENCE PAGE
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Event |
CGIAR participation |
| October 24 | 14:50 – 15:00 | Main Stage |
Borlaug Field Award Presentation
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| October 24 | 15:00 – 15:45 | Main Stage – Hybrid |
MasAgro – Taking it to the Farmer: A success story of small-scale food systems transformation in Mexico and beyond
This panel discusses CIMMYT’s implementation of MasAgro, farmer testimonials from Mexico and Africa, and support from Mexico’s Agriculture Secretary and the U.S. Special Representative for Global Food Security on project’s expansion and impact. |
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| October 25 | 09:00 – 09:40 | Main Stage | A Vision for Harnessing Change This session explores innovative strategies to adapt to global transformations. Experts discuss multidisciplinary approaches to address challenges in food security, agriculture, and climate change, aiming to shape a resilient and sustainable future for all. |
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| October 25 | 15:14 – 16:15 | Main Stage | Global Youth Institute Panel on Resilience
Young leaders converge to discuss strategies for enhancing global resilience. Topics include innovative solutions to climate change, sustainable development, and overcoming challenges in various sectors to build a resilient future. |
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| October 25 | 18:00 – 20:00 | Room 315 | Regenerating Hope: The promise of soil restoration at scale in Central America and Africa Side Event hosted by Catholic Relief Services. CRS works globally to end poverty, hunger and preventable disease, and to cultivate just and peaceful societies through programming that promotes regenerative agriculture, nutrition, market systems development, and resilience. |
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| October 26 | 11:50 – 12:50 | Room 309-310 | Breakout Session: Food System Repercussions of the Russia-Ukraine War
This session will analyze the Ukraine conflict’s impact on global food and nutrition security, particularly in low-income countries. It explores current challenges, systemic resilience, and recovery amidst ongoing hostilities and market disruptions. It will be supported by international insights. |
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| October 26 | 14:25 – 15:25 | Room 307-318 | CGIAR Latin American Session: “Maximizing Latin America and the Caribbean´s Contributions to Global Agriculture and Biodiversity Solutions” This session focuses on amplifying Latin America and the Caribbean’s role in global agriculture and biodiversity solutions. It delves into regional innovations, contributions, and collaborative efforts to enhance sustainable agricultural practices and biodiversity conservation worldwide. |
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Header photo by Georgina Smith / CIAT
