16 Oct 2013
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18 Oct 2013
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Skoll World Forum // "To Ensure Food Security For The Next 100 Years, Save And Grow", Des Moines/USA
In the lead up to the 2013 Borlaug Dialogue, the Skoll World Forum is featuring several keynote speakers writing at the nexus of three subjects central to the global challenges we face in the 21st century: biotechnology, sustainability, and climate volatility.
The 2013 Borlaug Dialogue takes place October 16-18 in Des Moines, Iowa. View the full series here.
We have all heard the numbers before. About 870 million people globally are undernourished, and another 2.3 billion are to be added to the population by 2050. That means global food production must increase by 60 per cent if we are to ensure enough food for all.