This event will offer a unique opportunity to connect with global stakeholders and foster the exchange of ideas on the summit's four pillars. The Summit’s main objectives are thus designed to critically appraise within the context of the remaining timeframe of the SDGs, what can be realistically achieved, with whom, and with what resources, policy restructuring and strategies. It will also foster knowledge transfer, catalyze multidisciplinary collaboration, multiply synergistic pathways and stakeholder engagement, and contribute to co-creation and innovative projects, capitalizing and densifying the existing collaborative initiatives and platforms towards the swift implementation of tangible and robust solutions. The focus will be on propelling new partnerships and action via South-South-North multi-stakeholder cooperation and investment in the 4 major domains: P: Planetary Health: Nurturing life within the global boundaries A: Agricultural Development: Sustainability as a path to socioeconomic progress T: Territorial And Social Transitions: Building resilient spaces and societies in every dimension H: Human Growth: Empowerment and technology for the times ahead Date: November 4-8, 2024 Venue: Lisbon, Portugal Conference Registration ends – October 25, 2024 To Register, visit: https://www.tropicalsummit2024.com/registration/form-guidelines

Africa and Europe share a profound and historically rooted connection characterized by diverse cultures, geographical proximity, and a commitment to a common future. Their commitment to a common future is grounded in mutual values such as respect for human rights, freedom, equality, solidarity, justice, the rule of law, and democracy—principles enshrined in the foundational texts of both the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU). This partnership has been strengthened through a series of Africa-EU Summits, including key meetings in Cairo (2000), Lisbon (2007), Tripoli (2010), and Brussels (2014). Notably, the Lisbon Summit produced the "Joint Africa-EU Strategy and Action Plan" (JAES), which established priorities for collaboration, particularly in Science, Information Society, and Space. Download Concept note

The CEA-FIRST Policy Forum will bring together policymakers, funders, and higher education institutions to strengthen the AU-EU International Research Consortium (IRC) on Food Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA). Through structured dialogue and interactive sessions, participants will explore ways to reduce fragmentation in AU-EU collaboration, enhance evidence-based policymaking, and improve coordination of FNSSA-related funding. Keynote speakers and experts will provide insights into the IRC’s role in FNSSA collaborations, while interactive discussions will gather input to shape the IRC’s strategic direction, encouraging stakeholder dialogue and innovation for Africa’s agricultural systems. The session’s collaborative format will encourage dialogue between stakeholders and support CAADP’s agenda to create robust, evidence-based policy environments that drive innovation and inclusivity across Africa’s agricultural systems.This forum directly supports CAADP’s mission by addressing gaps in research, fostering strategic coordination, and promoting policies that contribute to Africa’s agricultural transformation and Agenda 2063 goals Download Concept note