Food security is crucial to global security (Globe and Mail)
Dr. Ismahane Elouafi, on the growing links between food systems, economic stability, and national security under rising global pressures.
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In a recent interview with The Globe and Mail, CGIAR’s Executive Managing Director, Dr. Ismahane Elouafi, highlighted the growing link between global food systems, economic stability, and national security.
Speaking ahead of a visit to Canada, she emphasized how disruptions to global supply chains, including the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, are already affecting agricultural productivity and fertilizer supplies.
Dr. Elouafi underscored the importance of sustained national investment in agricultural research, innovation, and partnerships, noting Canada’s longstanding role as a supporter of CGIAR. She highlighted how these investments not only contribute to global food security efforts but also deliver tangible domestic benefits, including improved productivity and resilience within Canada’s agricultural systems.
As global pressures intensify, CGIAR continues to work with partners worldwide to deliver science-based solutions that strengthen food, land, and water systems, supporting both local and global stability.
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Author: Janice Dickson
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