Agrifood systems need to become more sustainable, healthy, productive, inclusive, climate resilient to be able to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. This requires profound changes through the contribution of research and innovation (R&I). The EU Research and Innovation cooperation agenda is implemented within the framework of various dialogue fora with partner countries. It is also part of the Global Gateway including a pillar on “education and research”. It mobilizes different EU instruments and programs such as the DeSIRA initiative or the Horizon Europe programme. This conference is organized by DG INTPA in collaboration with other EU Directorate Generals.It specifically addresses the question of how cooperation in R&I can contribute to desirable agrifood systems transformation, discussing principles, partnerships, methods for innovation at scale, capacities, funding, and policies. The conference is built on the collective achievements and consolidated lessons of the DeSIRA initiative and takes stock of other R&I programmes implemented or supported by EU.The main conference objectives are to: Share results and lessons on the contribution of R&I projects to food systems transformation in LMICs through the experiences of UE interventions and similar other international interventions.  Identify key enablers and hurdles for innovation at scale for productive, inclusive, and sustainable […]

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