Transforming food Systems for Rural Prosperity: How do nutrition and environment fit in?

10:00 – 11.30 (CET)

This is the second in a series of debates discussing IFAD’s Rural Development Report 2021. The debate will ask questions like:

• What are the costs of a nutritious diet for the planet and for rural prosperity?
• What are the environmental and social cost for food security and rural prosperity?
• What are the trade-offs?

We will also explore the report’s key actions and recommendations, the obstacles to achieving transformation, and the benefits of equitable, sustainable, healthy, and environmentally friendly food systems.

Moderator: Jo Puri, Assistant Vice-President, Strategy and Knowledge Department, IFAD.

Opening remarks: Miguel Garcia Winder, Ambassador Perm. Representative of Mexico to IFAD

Presentation: Romina Cavatassi, Lead Economist, IFAD

Speakers:

• Anna Lartey, Professor of Nutrition, University of Ghana
• Joyce Njoro, Lead Technical Specialist, Nutrition, IFAD
• Astrid Agostini, Senior Adviser, Environment and Climate, FAO Investment Centre
• Ann Turinayo, Country Director, West and Central Africa, IFAD