Past Events from October 22, 2019 – February 4, 2019 – Page 4 – CIMMYT Past Events from October 22, 2019 – February 4, 2019 – Page 4 – CIMMYT

CIMMYT at Cereals & Grains 22

JW Marriott at Mall of America 2141 Lindau Lane, Bloomington, MN, United States

This year’s theme for Cereals & Grains 22 is Innovating the Future of Food. This annual meeting features a new format with ample time for discussion, numerous thought-provoking topics, and various opportunities to learn from expert-led panels.

BNI International Consortium Meeting

The 4th Biological Nitrification Inhibition (BNI) International Consortium Meeting has been rescheduled to November 2022. More information to follow.

Foro Global Agroalimentario

Cintermex Av Fundidora 501, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

CIMMYT Director General Bram Govaerts presents on global food security at the Foro Global Agroalimentario on November 23-24 in Monterrey, Mexico.

Global Food Security Forum for Young Scientists

Huazhong Agricultural University Wuhan, China

The Global Food Security Forum for Young Scientists aims to bring together scientists, scholars and innovators from different subjects to discuss their research findings and exchange innovative ideas on all aspects of global food security. Co-organized by Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU), the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center […]

UN Biodiversity Conference (COP 15)

Montreal , Canada

The conference will see the adoption of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework. The framework provides a strategic vision and a global roadmap for the conservation, protection, restoration and sustainable management of biodiversity and ecosystems for the next decade.

Presentation of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)’s Report “Competing in Agribusiness: Corporate Strategies and Public Policies for the Challenges of the 21st Century” and Roundtable with the CGIAR in Latin America and the Caribbean

(Online)

This event launches Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)’s Report “Competing in Agribusiness: Corporate Strategies and Public Policies for the Challenges of the 21st Century” in partnership with the CGIAR.

CIMMYT 2023 Field Day and Visitor’s Week

Ciudad Obregón Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, Mexico

The CIMMYT Global Wheat Program are delighted to welcome back in-person visitors to Campo Experimental Norman E. Borlaug (CENEB) in Ciudad Obregón in March 2023 for a Field Day, Visitor’s Week and additional career development training.

G20 Agricultural Chief Scientists (MACS)

Bram Govaerts, Director General of the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) will present on smallholder and family farming and Global South cooperation in agricultural research and development (R&D) in the context of current global trends, issues and challenges.

AIM for Climate Summit

JW Marriott WA, United States

Agriculture and food systems innovation for climate action.

Climate Change Research – Meet the Scientists Event and Reception

CGIAR is hosting an off-site event as an official part of the AIM4C Summit’s program. The event at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) a short distance from the Summit venue will highlight the need for greater funding for agrifood systems R&D and provide an opportunity to meet with climate scientists working on modelling impacts of climate […]

Strengthening Plant Health Management Capacity in the Global South

(Online)

May 12 @ 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. (East Africa Time)   Healthy crops are vital for a healthy planet. However, agrifood systems are increasingly challenged by devastating pests and diseases due to climate change, international trade and travel, and weak phytosanitary systems. Recent analyses show that the greatest losses from pests and diseases are associated […]

Africa Agricultural Policy Leadership Dialogue (AAPLD)

Lusaka, Zambia Lusaka, Zambia

The Africa Agricultural Policy Leadership Dialogue (AAPLD) is organized by the World Bank. The dialogue will facilitate discussion by senior leaders in the private and public sector surrounding agri-food policy actions in the context of integrated and globalized agri-food systems. Leaders will examine examples of reform impacts and additional structural reforms to increase funding from […]