The South Asia Regional Forum on Climate Action and Food System Transformation convened at the Hotel InterContinental in Dhaka, facilitated by Farming Future Bangladesh and Michigan State University (MSU).
Representatives from six South Asian countries, including Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, participated in the event.
Throughout the day, interactive panel discussions delved into critical issues affecting the region’s food systems amidst climate change challenges.
Dr. Md Abdus Shahid, Minister of Agriculture, underscored the forum’s importance, emphasizing the need for actionable strategies to address food system challenges amid climate change.
George Smith, Director of AgBioResearch, highlighted the potential for collaborative efforts to enhance resilience in South Asian food systems.
Dr. Karim Maredia, Director of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, stressed the importance of developing indicators to assess the effectiveness of adaptation and mitigation strategies.
Dr. Sheila Ochugboju, Executive Director of the Alliance for Science, emphasized the need for collaborative efforts to tackle climate change challenges and reshape agricultural practices for a brighter future.
The insights and discussions from the forum will inform future policy frameworks and initiatives aimed at enhancing climate resilience and transforming food systems across South Asia.
