How can 9 billion people be fed in 2050 while sustaining the ecosystems that support other functions and resources such as carbon storage, biodiversity, bioenergy, and biomaterials? Agrimonde is not only a strategic discussion tool for these challenges, but also anticipates the fundamental issues that will face agricultural research. Through the initiative, INRA and CIRAD have created the means to contribute to international debate on food and agricultural questions, as well as lay the foundations for the direction of future research.

Results from Agrimonde will be presented during a symposium on 9 October 2009 and discussed by specialists from relevant areas to create a basis for greater dialogue between the stakeholders.

Schedule

10:30 Opening ceremonies

11:00 - 13:00 Presentation of Agrimonde results and open discussion

13:00 Lunch

14:15 round-table sessions and audience discussion

    * regulation of international trade
    * global food systems and food behaviours
    * options for ecological intensification



17:15 – 17:45: conclusion and outlook

Venue: Campus de la Gaillarde - Montpellier SupAgro –INRA
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For more information, please contact: colloque-agrimonde@paris.inra.fr