Science, Policy, Action: Achieving Food Security for All

Prof. M.S. Swaminathan is renowned for his work in agricultural sciences, focusing on social equity, food security, poverty reduction, and environmental protection. His innovative approach using science, technology, and policies has had a significant global impact. He strongly advocated for sustainable agriculture and served for the rights of farmers through policies to protect farmers’ rights. He has highlighted the importance of fair pricing, access to resources, and social support for farmers. He played a pivotal role in making public policy related to biodiversity conservation in advocated the need of participatory management of bioresources for sustainable livelihoods.

His vision of a green revolution emerging into an evergreen revolution blends traditional wisdom with advanced technologies to address environmental, food, nutrition, and climate challenges with transdisciplinary perspectives and mainstreaming in the public policy. It is about protecting nature, dealing with climate change, and making sure all farmers benefit, especially those with smaller farms. Prof. Swaminathan has been a strong proponent of bringing sustainable development through scientific veracity, gender and social justice.

This conference honours his legacy by promoting discussions on sustainable agriculture, biodiversity conservation, food and nutrition security, science and technologies for sustainable and equitable livelihoods, climate resilience, and empowering youth, women, and marginalized communities.

Find key details of the conference below.

Involved stakeholders

• Scientists
• Researchers
• Policymakers
• NGOs
• Farmers’ associations
• Youth leaders
• Representatives from international organizations
• Others stakeholders committed to evergreen evolution

Objectives

• Advance the principles of Evergreen revolution,
• Conservation and sustainable management of biodiversity and natural resources,
• Sustainable agriculture for food and nutrition security,
• Strengthening climate resilience by adapting to climate change,
• Appropriate technologies for sustainable and equitable livelihoods,
• Engagement of youth, women and marginalized communities in developmental discourse

Overview of the Programme

August 7, 2024

Tribute to Prof. M.S. Swaminathan: ‘Green Revolution to Evergreen Revolution’ – Vision of MSS.

Sessions on

• Safeguarding the Production Systems for Eliminating Hunger
• Biodiversity for Food and Livelihood Security
• Empowering Women, Youth, Smallholder Farmers, Fishers and Tribal communities for Food Security, Nutrition and Health

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Exhibition of Farmer Producer Organizations and other Stakeholders

August 8, 2024

Sessions on

• Integrated Coastal System Management for Strengthening Resilience and Equity
• Climate Resilience, Policy and Practices
• Technology and Innovation in Agriculture and Allied Sector
• Plenary Panel Discussion -Evergreen Revolution for Achieving Sustainable Food Security for Ever

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