Hey everyone! Global experts and environmentalists have gathered in Kunming, the vibrant heart of Yunnan in southwest China, for the third International Agrobiodiversity Congress. This exciting event is all about sparking conversations to enhance agricultural diversity and drive sustainable development around the world 🌏.
Over the course of three days, the congress is tackling six key areas: stimulating economic growth, mitigating climate change, boosting environmental health, promoting healthy diets, advancing gender and social inclusion, and developing effective conservation strategies. As Marcela Quintero, deputy director general of the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), emphasized, "We still have people with food insecurity and malnutrition, and agrobiodiversity is a key element of the solution. If we don't put more agrobiodiversity on our plates, we are not going to be able to really tackle the issue in an integral way."
For all the tech-savvy foodies and sustainability enthusiasts out there, this congress connects high-tech innovations with everyday flavors. Just imagine your favorite bowl of spicy laksa or pho celebrating diverse, sustainable farming practices! 🌿
Stay tuned as experts share fresh insights and global strategies that are set to reshape our food systems and make a positive impact on our future.
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Global experts convene in SW China to advance agrobiodiversity
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