Beyond the Field: Integrating Food, Fuel, and National Security

Описание: Amid war, climactic events, and enforced famines, food security can no longer be viewed as merely an agricultural challenge; it is at the forefront of geopolitical vulnerability. From grain blockades and shipping disruptions to climate shocks hitting rice and wheat yields, supply lines are fracturing under multiple pressures.

Developing nations dependent on imports face soaring prices and shortages, while exporters wield this dependence as leverage in great-power contests. This panel seeks to rethink the notion of resilience in this context.

This could mean diversifying sources, fortifying stockpiles, and integrating food systems into national security strategies. Amid trade wars, sanctions, and international conflict, the basics of food sovereignty are already a top priority for policymakers.

How can vulnerable, import-dependent nations diversify food supply lines without falling into new dependencies?

What mix of domestic production boosts, regional trade blocs, and strategic reserves offers the most reliable buffer against geopolitical shocks?

How can agricultural innovation and sustainable fuels contribute to self-reliant and diversified systems, while ensuring farmers remain economically secure?

Can biotechnology help boost productivity and nutrition while managing rising input costs?
As the costs of fertilisers and pesticides rise – both economically and ecologically – how can countries prioritise long-term soil health and sustainability over short-term fixes?

Speakers:

Scott Moe, Premier of Saskatchewan, President of Executive Council, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs for Saskatchewan, Canada

Brook Cunningham, Senior Vice President, Commercial, Asia Pacific, Corteva Agriscience

David Laborde, Director, Agrifood Economics and Policy Division, Food and Agriculture Organization, United Nations

Mudit Kapoor, Associate Professor of Economics, Indian Statistical Institute, India

Moderator: Caroline Delgado, Programme Director, Food, Peace and Security, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, Sweden

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