Science, Technology and Innovation

   SIF Theme 2024: Inclusive Science and Innovation for Agrifood Systems Transformation, 
                                                               Leaving No One Behind

                                                                   14-18 October 2024
                                                             FAO headquarters and online

The third edition of the FAO Science and Innovation Forum (SIF 2024) will be organized from 14 to 18 October 2024 under the umbrella of the World Food Forum (WFF), together with the Global Youth Forum and Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum. The main theme of SIF 2024 will be Inclusive Science and Innovation for Agrifood Systems Transformation, Leaving No One Behind, aligned with the WFF 2024 overall theme of Good Food for All for Today and Tomorrow

This follows the SIF 2023 which gathered globally recognized science and innovation experts and encouraged a diversity of perspectives based on science. It facilitated inclusive debate and explored a myriad of thematic issues showcasing how science and innovation can be leveraged for agrifood systems transformation. 

Mark your calendar and bookmark our website because more updates are on the way! 

Be sure to check back regularly as we unveil exciting news and share valuable resources to help you make the most of your SIF 2024 experience.
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19/06/2024
The FAO-IFAD Joint Secretariat of the UN Decade of Family Farming is launching a video contest with the title of ‘Innovations for and by family farmers’ in the context of the United Nations Decade of Family Farming (2019-2028) (UNDFF). Selected videos will be displayed as part of an exhibition organized during the Global Family Farming Forum held on 15-17 October 2024 in Rome during the week of the World Food Forum.
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26/04/2024

Rome – Details surrounding the World Food Forum (WFF) 2024 including this year’s theme: “Good food for all, for today and tomorrow” were unveiled at an event at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

In 2024 the WFF’s year-long activities will culminate in a flagship event to be held on 14– 18 October. This will include sessions dedicated to Global Youth ActionScience and Innovation and Hand-in-Hand Investment

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Effective Science Communication in Agrifood Systems

This regional event aims to showcase the role of scientific communication in facilitating economic, social, and environmental development in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The Scientific Communication in Agrifood Systems self-paced course, which is being launched alongside this event, addresses FAO’s Science and Innovation Strategy by training in communication skills and promoting collaboration and participatory knowledge exchange in the agrifood sector. 

Day: Thursday, July 11, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. Santiago
(UTC-4), 16:00 Rome (UTC +2), 9:00 Bogota (UTC-5), 11:00 Rio Jan. (UTC-3)
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