Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

Agricultural chains, Agriculture, Food and nutrition security

The Role of Grains and Oil Seeds in Sustainable Food Systems – The Western Hemisphere’s Perspective Towards to the 2021 United Nations Food Systems Summit

Aiming at spreading updated knowledge and proven concepts on the role of grains and oil seeds in sustainable food system, the Webinar will promote the Western Hemisphere’s perspective on sustainable production practices in preparation to the 2021 United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS). In addition to the presentations from internationally renowned experts, discussions facilitated by industry leaders will foster audience interaction.

The webinar content will be published by IICA as a subsidy for technical and policy discussions that would shape IICA Members’ and industry positioning towards the UNFSS.

Trilingual simultaneous interpretation will be available (Spanish, English and Portuguese).

 Objectives:

  • To share current scientific knowledge and expert perspectives on the important role of grains and oils seeds in a sustainable food system.
  • To explore opportunities and challenges for the future.

Target Audience: government authorities, industry representatives, farmers, academia and members of civil society from IICA Member Countries.

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