Food security, conflict and resilience

The food systems of today are affected by conflict, and environmental,
health and economic shocks and stresses. Bold action is urgently
needed to transform food systems to become sustainable and
resilient and recover from adverse effects.

During the dialogue knowledgeable speakers will share their
perspectives. This will be followed by a workshop in line with the
official Food Systems Dialogue methodology where participants will
have the opportunity to share their knowledge, thoughts and ideas for
change in an open and welcoming space. Speakers include;

Amir Abdulla, Deputy Executive Director, UN World Food Programme (WFP)
Georges Bazongo, Director of operations, Tree Aid, Burkina Faso
Janine Alm Ericson, State Secretary to the Minister for International Development
Cooperation at the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Dan Smith, Director, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)