rural development | common agricultural policy Saturday 19 February 2022, 11:00 - 15:00 (CET)United Arab EmiratesExternal event Media EU Green Deal at Dubai Expo WelcomeEU Green Deal at Dubai Expo WelcomeEU Green Deal at Dubai Expo innovation for sustainable food systems Panel 1EU Green Deal at Dubai Expo innovation for sustainable food systems Panel 1EU Green Deal at Dubai Expo innovation for sustainable food systems Panel 2EU Green Deal at Dubai Expo innovation for sustainable food systems Panel 2event-f2f-edg-expo-2022_w500px.pngevent-f2f-edg-expo-2022_w500px.pngClose Files 28 FEBRUARY 2022Innovation in farms "Global Network of Lighthouse Farms" – Rogier Schulte (Wageningen University) 28 FEBRUARY 2022European partnership on accelerating farming systems transition: agroecology living labs and research infrastructures – Nicolas Tinois 28 FEBRUARY 2022Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area – Omar Amawi (PRIMA foundation) 28 FEBRUARY 2022Mission soil health and food – Teresa Pinto Correia (Horizon Europe) 28 FEBRUARY 2022EU-Africa FNSSA partnership on R&I – Dr Irene Annor Frempong (Horizon 2020 LEAP4FNSSA project) 28 FEBRUARY 2022Development Smart Innovation through Research in Agriculture (DeSIRA) – Dr Abdou Tenkouano (CORAF) Programme 19 Feb 2022, 17:00 - 17:10 (+04)Opening of the conference By moderators: Mr Abdul Karim Hanif and Ms Mariam Farag(including the inspirational video)17:10 - 17:30 (+04)Welcoming and setting the scene Moderator: Mr Abdul Karim HanifWelcome speech by H.E. Xavier Chatel, Ambassador of France to the United Arab EmiratesChallenges and opportunities of a global transition to sustainable food systems Video message by H.E. Stella Kyriakides, European Commissioner for Health and Food SafetyKeynote speech by H.E. Janusz Wojciechowski, European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development17:30 - 18:30 (+04)1st panel Moderator: Mr Abdul Karim HanifVideo message by H.E. Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko, African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment Research and innovation: key enablers supporting the global transition to sustainable food systems Ms Ismahane Elouafi, FAO chief scientistMs Marion Jansen, OECD Director for trade and agricultureMr Philippe Mauguin, Président Directeur Général of Institut National de la Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement (INRAE)Ms Claudia Sadoff, Executive Management Team Convener and Managing Director, Research Delivery and Impact, CGIARH.E. Pio Wennubst, Ambassador of Switzerland to the United NationsQ&A session Wrap up by Mr Tassos Haniotis, Director for Strategy and Policy Analysis, Directorate General for Agriculture and Rural Development, European Commission18:30 - 18:50 (+04)Break18:50 - 19:30 (+04)2nd panel Moderator: Ms Mariam FaragInsight of R&I projects and initiatives supporting the transition toward sustainable food systems Innovation in farms “Global Network of Lighthouse Farms” by Mr Rogier Schulte, Wageningen University,European partnership on accelerating farming systems transition: agroecology living labs and research infrastructures by Mr Nicolas TinoisPartnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area, by Mr Omar Amawi, PRIMA foundation Q&A session19:30 - 20:20 (+04)3rd panel Moderator: Ms Mariam FaragInsight of R&I projects and initiatives supporting the transition toward sustainable food systems Mission soil health and food by Ms Teresa Pinto Correia, Vice-chair of the Soil Mission board, Horizon EuropeEU-Africa FNSSA partnership on R&I by Dr Irene Annor Frempong, Coordinator of the Horizon 2020 LEAP4FNSSA projectDevelopment Smart Innovation through Research in Agriculture (DeSIRA) by Dr Abdou Tenkouano, CORAF Executive Director Q&A session Wrap up and take-away messages by Mr Tassos Haniotis, Director for Strategy and Policy Analysis, DG AGRI, European Commission20:20 - 20:30 (+04)Closing remarks Moderator: Mr Abdul Karim HanifH.E. Janusz Wojciechowski, European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentShow 2 more items20:30 - 22:30 (+04)Networking reception All speakers and participants Practical information WhenSaturday 19 February 2022, 11:00 - 15:00 (CET)WhereFrench National Pavilion at EXPO 2020 French National Pavilion at EXPO 2020, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Who should attendRepresentatives of EU and non-EU countries; non-governmental and aid organisations; international organisations; business leadersLanguagesEnglish, French, Italian, JapaneseOrganisersDirectorate-General for Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentNumber of seats120 Report As part of EXPO 2020 in Dubai, the EU participated in a series of events focusing on EU policy priorities. One of these was the conference, "European Green Deal and Farm to Fork strategy: how innovation can support the transition towards global sustainable food systems".The conference focused on the importance of the transition towards a sustainable global food system, and highlighted the role that multi-lateral and multi-actor research and innovation projects can play to help achieve this goal.Showcasing European funded projects, the event highlighted:projects and other initiatives supporting sustainable farming;multi-actor and participative projects with relevant actors of the food chain;multilateral approaches for greater efficiency and dissemination of outcomes.Speakers from the EU and other parts of the world shared their experiences and discussed how the initiatives they are involved in contribute to the transition. A particular focus was given to achieving greater resource efficiency worldwide through the use of research & innovation (R&I).The conference provided an opportunity for stakeholders from a range of backgrounds to exchange experiences and good practice, particularly around initiatives to improve soil health, water management and other climate-related approaches for more sustainable farming and food production. Related events29Oct2025Conferences and summitsEuropean Startup Village Forum 202506-08Dec2023Conferences and summitsEU Agri-Food DaysBelgium15-16Jun2022Conferences and summitsThe Rural Pact conferenceBrussels, BelgiumSee all
As part of EXPO 2020 in Dubai, the EU participated in a series of events focusing on EU policy priorities. One of these was the conference, "European Green Deal and Farm to Fork strategy: how innovation can support the transition towards global sustainable food systems".The conference focused on the importance of the transition towards a sustainable global food system, and highlighted the role that multi-lateral and multi-actor research and innovation projects can play to help achieve this goal.Showcasing European funded projects, the event highlighted:projects and other initiatives supporting sustainable farming;multi-actor and participative projects with relevant actors of the food chain;multilateral approaches for greater efficiency and dissemination of outcomes.Speakers from the EU and other parts of the world shared their experiences and discussed how the initiatives they are involved in contribute to the transition. A particular focus was given to achieving greater resource efficiency worldwide through the use of research & innovation (R&I).The conference provided an opportunity for stakeholders from a range of backgrounds to exchange experiences and good practice, particularly around initiatives to improve soil health, water management and other climate-related approaches for more sustainable farming and food production.
