Scenarios for change: Digital technologies and the future of food, land, and water systems

Bringing together diverse voices to anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and strengthen CGIAR’s digital transformation agenda for the decade ahead.

The Global South is at the forefront of the digital transformation reshaping food, land and water systems. Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data analytics, remote sensing, and inclusive digital platforms are being harnessed to enhance resilience, equity, and sustainability for smallholder farmers and vulnerable communities. These innovations  promise to redefine how we farm, trade, consume, and sustain vital resources. Yet, with these opportunities come profound uncertainties. What new risks might arise? Whose needs will be prioritized? And how can digital futures be harnessed for more just, resilient, and inclusive food systems?