IITA strengthens ties with India at Evergreen Revolution 2.0 Conference

To mark the 100th birth anniversary of the late Professor M. S. Swaminathan — a pioneer of the Green Revolution and an enduring advocate for agricultural transformation — global leaders in food systems and farming convened in India for the Evergreen Revolution 2.0 plenary. The International Conference on Evergreen Revolution – The Pathway to Biohappiness, hosted by the M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), explored bold visions for sustainable, inclusive, and resilient agri-food systems.

IITA Director General and CGIAR Regional Director for Continental Africa, Dr Simeon Ehui, joined distinguished panelists to discuss transformative agricultural approaches prioritizing farmer well-being, environmental sustainability, and food security. The event, opened by India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, underscored the importance of global cooperation in achieving these goals.

“The Evergreen Revolution 2.0 is about restoring health, diversity in our diets, and bringing dignity to our farmers,” Dr Ehui emphasized during his address.

Throughout the two-day engagement, Dr Ehui, leading a delegation, advanced IITA’s partnerships with leading Indian institutions, reinforcing the importance of South–South collaboration in agricultural research and innovation.

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