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Media advisory | 5 November 2021

Media briefing with Idris and Sabrina Elba on how we can feed ten billion humans without destroying the habitable planet

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We would like to invite you to our in-person media briefing on Saturday, 6 November at 11:00-11:30 GMT with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Conservation International on the importance of investing in small-scale agriculture, climate adaptation and nature-based solutions to achieve sustainable and prosperous food systems.

The briefing will be held at the UNFCCC Press Conference Room Giant's Causeway, Area H (Blue Zone).

Speakers include:

  • Idris Elba, Actor, Humanitarian, IFAD Goodwill Ambassador, International Fund for Agricultural Development and Conservation International Board Member
  • Sabrina Elba, Model, Actor, IFAD Goodwill Ambassador, International Fund for Agricultural Development and Conservation International Board Member
  • M. Sanjayan, Chief Executive Officer, Conservation International
  • Gilbert F. Houngbo, President, International Fund for Agricultural Development

Moderated by:

  • Sean de Cleene, Head of the Future of Food, World Economic Forum

This media briefing is on-the-record and filmed and webcast live. It is open to all members of the media accredited to COP26 and will last for 30 minutes, with the option for questions and answers.

Questions?

Contact Max Hall, World Economic Forum at [email protected]
Caroline Chaumont, IFAD at [email protected]
Jenny Parker, Conservation International at [email protected].

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