FAO Science and Innovation Strategy: What’s next
Recognizing the importance and urgency of leveraging the potential of science and innovation to overcome complex social, economic and environmental challenges of agrifood systems in a globally equitable, inclusive and sustainable manner, FAO’s first-ever Science and Innovation Strategy (the Strategy) was designed through an inclusive, transparent and consultative process as a key tool to support the delivery of the Strategic Framework 2022-31 and hence the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.. The Strategy emphasizes the importance of identifying and responding to local needs, adapting solutions to the relevant contexts and avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach. It also aims to bolster recent efforts by FAO to strengthen the contribution of science and innovation by providing Organization-wide guidance, coherence and alignment. The event will provide a platform to Members, ranging from those with very advanced use of science and innovation to those facing multiple crises that impede their access to science and innovation. It will also promote exchange among Members on their priorities in harnessing science and innovation through the lens of the Science and Innovation Strategy. The discussion will focus on next steps in strengthening science and evidence decision-making and supporting innovation and technology at country level.
AGENDA
11:00 – 11:05
Brief welcome by the Moderator
Ismahane Elouafi
FAO Chief Scientist
11:05-11:10
Opening Remarks
Qu Dongyu
Director-General, FAO
11:10-11:20
Remarks on FAO Science and Innovation Strategy
Hans Hoogeveen
Independent Chairperson of the FAO Council
11:20 – 12:15
H.E. Asmahan Abdulhameed Altoqi
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Yemen to FAO
H.E. Morten von Hanno Aasland
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Norway to the United Nations Rome-based agencies.
H.E. M. García Winder
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Mexico to the United Nations Agencies based in Rome
H.E. Guang Defu
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the People’s Republic of China to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture
H.E. Thesele John ‘Maseribane
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Lesotho to FAO
Rodney M. Hunter
Deputy Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the UN Agencies in Rome
Moderated panel discussion
Ismahane Elouafi
FAO Chief Scientist
12:15 – 12:40
Q&A Session
Ismahane Elouafi
Chief Scientist, FAO
12:40-12:45
Closing
Summary of key messages and recommendations
Ismahane Elouafi
Chief Scientist, FAO