What's Happening?
ICRISAT organized a high-level webinar to mark the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation, focusing on scalable solutions for crop improvement and production technologies for the Global South. The event, chaired by Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Director General of ICRISAT, brought together over 1000 participants, including global leaders and experts. The webinar emphasized the role of the Global South in driving agricultural innovation and featured messages from leaders such as Dr. Qu Dongyu, Director-General of FAO, and Dr. Ismahane Elouafi, Executive Managing Director of CGIAR.
Why It's Important?
The webinar highlights the importance of South-South cooperation in advancing agricultural innovation and addressing food security challenges. By fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange, the event aims to leverage the strengths of the Global South in developing scalable agricultural solutions. This approach is crucial for enhancing food production, improving resilience, and ensuring sustainability in agriculture. The discussions underscore the need for collective action to address global challenges such as climate change and food insecurity, which disproportionately affect developing regions.
What's Next?
The insights and strategies shared during the webinar may lead to increased collaboration among countries in the Global South, potentially resulting in joint initiatives and projects aimed at improving agricultural practices and technologies. Stakeholders may explore opportunities to scale successful innovations and adapt them to local contexts, enhancing food security and resilience. The event may also inspire further research and development efforts to address specific challenges faced by the Global South, fostering a more equitable and sustainable global food system.
