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Science and Technology Key to Ensuring Food Security, Tackling Climate Change

Strategic Insights

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The International Conference and Training Workshop on 'Food Systems Transformation for Climate Actions' (ICTW-FSTCA 2025) emphasized the role of science and technology in addressing climate change, ensuring food security, and achieving sustainable development. The conference brought together representatives from over 27 OIC member and observer states to strengthen knowledge exchange and collaboration on sustainable food systems, climate action, and agricultural innovation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The COMSTECH Forum on Environment and Ecosystem Restoration (CFEER) aims to promote South-South and triangular cooperation among OIC member states on climate change, biodiversity, and ecosystem restoration.
  • The forum operates within the framework of the Paris Climate Agreement, the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030).
  • The training program focuses on biomimicry and eco-literacy, climate-smart agriculture, sustainable food systems, energy in agriculture, and nutrition and health.
  • Science, technology, and innovation are essential for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to food security, environmental sustainability, and economic resilience.
  • The Songhai Center in West Africa is a 'living model of science at work,' where nature's design and human innovation merge to address food insecurity, resource depletion, and climate challenges.
  • The ICTW-FSTCA 2025 will feature expert lectures, interactive discussions, and capacity-building sessions on sustainable food systems and climate action.
  • The workshop is expected to inspire participants to become future leaders in green entrepreneurship and sustainable agriculture, contributing to a resilient, food-secure, and sustainable OIC region.

Statistics:

  • Over 27 OIC member and observer states are represented at the workshop.
  • The CFEER was established in 2022.
  • The ICTW-FSTCA 2025 will continue until October 30, 2025.
  • Science, technology, and innovation are essential for achieving 12 of the 17 SDGs.

Sources:

  • COMSTECH Forum on Environment and Ecosystem Restoration (CFEER)
  • Paris Climate Agreement
  • UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
  • UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030)

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