Is the world food system broken? “Food policy challenges and strategies: Australia, the Indo-Pacific region and beyond”
January 18, 2019
In association with the National Rural Press Club, we proudly invite you to a presentation by Dr Shenggen Fan, Director General, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) co-hosted by the Crawford Fund, the Australian Centre for International Research (ACIAR) and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), on 11 February 2019 at the National Press Club, 4-6pm, including a free networking reception.
Dr Fan has been the Director General of IFPRI since 2009 and is world renowned for his work on transition economics, global food systems, and agricultural and rural development. He is one of the Champions of Target 12.3 of the Sustainable Development Goals, dedicated to inspiring ambition, mobilising action, and accelerating progress toward cutting global food loss and waste.
Food systems can play a key role in nurturing human health and supporting environmental sustainability, yet currently, they are threatening both. The Australian and global food system faces major trends and challenges related to rapid urbanisation, changing diets, climate change, political uncertainties and anti-globalisation sentiments, which also have significant implications at national and regional levels.
Dr Fan will discuss strategies for the production and consumption of healthy and sustainable foods, climate mitigation, reducing food loss and waste, and strengthening governance, which will be central to guiding widespread action to address these challenges in Australia beyond.
Is the world food system broken?
“Food policy challenges and strategies: Australia, the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.”
Date: 11 Februrary, 2019
Address: The National Press Club, 16 National Circuit, Barton, Canberra.
Time: 4-6 pm including a free networking reception.
RSVP: COB on 7th February via Eventbrite
This is a free event so RSVP as soon as possible to reserve your seat.
