Prof Lindiwe Majele Sibanda Keynote - TropAg 2025

Описание: Plenary presentation
Equipping Africa’s Livestock Systems for Productivity, Planetary Health, and Climate Resilience: Science, Skills, and Partnerships.

Lindiwe Majele Sibanda is a renowned leader in agriculture, science, and policy, driving transformative change in African agriculture. Lindiwe serves as co-Chair of the Food Planet Prize (Sweden) a Non-Executive Member of the Nestlé Board (Switzerland), a member of the Foundation Board of GESDA Foundation (Switzerland), Chair of Council for the National University of Science and Technology in Zimbabwe, and an Extraordinary Professor at the University of Pretoria, in South Africa. She is currently a resident Richard von Weizsäcker fellow at the Robert Bosch Academy in Berlin.

As a dedicated advocate for sustainability, Lindiwe works as a SDG 12.3 Champion and SDG Goalkeeper, promoting integrated agricultural research, education, and climate-smart practices. She advises African governments and global institutions on policy and practice. Her work catalyzes engagements between academia, policy, and the private sector, making a significant impact on agriculture and sustainability in Africa and globally. Lindiwe’s expertise brings a unique perspective to addressing global challenges, with a focus on gender equality, youth and women’s empowerment.

With a distinguished career spanning various leadership roles, Lindiwe has received several awards for her contributions, including the 2024 Swaminathan Global Leadership Award. Her experience includes leading the African Research Universities and promoting Sustainable Food Systems on prominent private and public boards.

She holds a PhD and Masters Degrees in Agriculture Sciences from the University of Reading, U.K. and a BSc. degree in Animal production from the University of Alexandria in Egypt.