Launch of Ceres2030: Sustainable solutions to end hunger
The goal of this new initiative is to build the evidence base to achieve the SDGs.
What is the most effective way to end hunger sustainably? And what would it cost? These are the two central questions of a new initiative by Cornell University, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).
This side event will present state-of-the-art modeling techniques and systematic review processes for how to measure and build consensus on sustainable development goal 2 (SDG2). Panelists will present initial findings followed by an interactive session with donors and participants.
Panelists:
- Jaron Porciello, Cornell University
- David Laborde, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
- Neil Watkins, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- Stefan Schmitz, Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Germany
Moderator:
- Carin Smaller, International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
Interpretation into French and Spanish.
Date: Tuesday 16 October 2018
Time: 18h – 19h30
Location: Red Room, FAO, Rome, Italy
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Quel est le moyen le plus efficace pour éradiquer durablement la faim? Et combien cela coûterait-il? Telles sont les deux questions au centre d’ une nouvelle initiative de l'Université Cornell, l'Institut international de recherche sur les politiques alimentaires (IFPRI) et l'Institut international du développement durable (IISD).
Cet événement parallèle présentera des techniques avancées de modélisation et des processus d'examen systématique sur la manière de mesurer et de dégager un consensus sur l'objectif de développement durable 2 (ODD 2). Les panélistes présenteront les premières conclusions de l’étude qui sera suivi par une session interactive avec les donateurs et les participants.
Panélistes:
- Jaron Porciello, Université de Cornell
- David Laborde, Institut international de recherche sur les politiques alimentaires (IFPRI)
- Neil Watkins, Fondation Bill & Melinda Gates
- Stefan Schmitz, Ministère fédéral de la Coopération économique et du Développement (BMZ), Allemagne
- Représentants africains (à confirmer)
Modératrice:
- Carin Smaller, Institut international du développement durable (IISD)
Interprétation en français et espagnol.
Date: mardi 16 octobre 2018
Heure: 18h - 19h30
Lieu: Salle rouge, FAO, Rome, Italie
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