Sowing the Future: Gene editing for agrifood systems
Delve into the cutting-edge developments and potential benefits of gene-editing technologies within agrifood systems, while addressing potential environmental and food safety concerns and mitigation of unintended consequences. This session will explore the barriers hindering the adoption and diffusion of these technologies, examining their implications for small-scale producers. It will also provide a platform to discuss regulatory and policy considerations.
Speakers
QU Dongyu
Director-General, FAO
Andrea Porro
Secretary General, World Farmer's Organization
Corinna Hawkes
Moderator
Director Divsion of Agrifood Systems and Food Safety, FAO
Ihuoma Okwuonu
Plant Biotechnologist, National Roots Crops Research Institute (NRCRI)
Inez Slamet-Loedin
Head of the Rice Genetic Design and Validation Unit, International Rice Research Institute
Morven McLean
Director, Global Strategy, Regulatory and Public Affairs, Bill & Melinda Gates Agricultural Innovations
Robin May
Chief Scientific Adviser, FSA
Vincent Martin
Director, Office of Innovation, FAO
Ying Shao
Co-founder CEO, Plantik Biosciences