ECOSF participated in a Virtual Dialogue on “Transformations within reach: Resilient food systems” organized by ISC and IIASA

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The International Institute of Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and the International Science Council (ISC) have partnered to establish a Consultative Science Platform – for consultation, deliberation, and collaboration among scientists, policymakers, and representatives from civil society to explore how the world can recover from the coronavirus crisis sustainably. As part of this initiative a virtual discussion on Transformations within reach: Resilient food systems was organized as part of the side event of the International Borlaug Dialogue 2020.

The meeting was moderated by Frank Sperling, Lead of Resilient Food Systems theme of the IIASA-ISC Consultative Science Platform, IIASA and joined by leading global experts. On behalf of ECO Science Foundation, President ECOSF Prof. Dr. Manzoor Hussain Soomro- an agriculture specialist participated in the meeting.

This virtual meeting presented key insights and areas for transformative action that have emerged from extensive consultations with the scientific community and complementary applied research initiatives. Leaders from academia and governments discussed near-term impacts of the pandemic on the food system and highlighted key entry points for action to ensure that the post-COVID recovery process aids the transformation of food systems towards greater resilience and sustainability.

Experts deliberated on the disruptions to food supply and measures taken to stop the spread of COVID-19 which has led to food crises in many parts of the world, with the poor and marginalized disproportionately affected. All the speakers emphasized on the use knowledge gained from responses to the pandemic to ensure that the recovery process aids transformation to food systems able to withstand and recover from disruptions in a way that ensures a sufficient supply of safe and accessible food for all.

The recorded session can be accessed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXbccRbJ5Ko