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Leaders from the CGIAR Science Program on Better Diets and Nutrition (BDN) will actively participate in CGIAR Science Week, engaging in various sessions to contribute to the overall goal of advancing science and innovation for food, land, and water systems transformation. Their involvement will support CGIAR’s mission by sharing insights, fostering collaboration, and driving discussions on sustainable solutions that address global challenges. Through these contributions, BDN leaders will help shape the dialogue around evidence-based policies and actions that align with the broader objectives of Science Week.

BDN Participation

7 April 2025

08:30 – 13:00

The power of research partnerships to deliver at scale

BDN Speakers: Inge Brouwer

Location: Conference Room 10

7 April 2025

11:30 – 13:00

Innovations in impact assessments – examples from plant breeding, food systems, food environments, and diets

BDN Speaker: Inge Brouwer, Jef Leroy

Location: Conference Room 8

9 April 2025

08:30 – 10:00

Supporting healthy diets and inclusive livelihoods through diverse foods on our plates

BDN Speaker: Neha Kumar, Christine Chege, Jef Leroy, Alan de Brauw, Céline Termote

Location: Conference Room 9

9 April 2025

14:00 – 16:00

Unlocking the Potential of Local Value Chains for Global Impact

BDN Speakers: Alan de Brauw

Location: Conference Room 10

9 April 2025

16:00 – 18:00

CGIAR Better Diets and Nutrition Science Program Strategy Dialogue

BDN Speakers: Inge Brouwer, Jef Leroy, Neha Kumar, Mark Lundy, Christine Chege, Alan de Brauw, Gina Kennedy, Namukolo Covic

Location: Conference Room 1

9 April 2025

18:30 – 20:00

Accelerating uptake of biofortified and health-enhancing crops and products – How?

BDN Speakers: Melanie Connor, Mercy Lung’aho

Location: Conference Room 8

11 April 2025

08:30 – 14:30

Toward impact on better diets and nutrition through engagement and collaboration across CGIAR Science programs and Accelerators

BDN Speakers: Neha Kumar, Gina Kennedy, Namukolo Covic

Location: Conference Room 8

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