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Bill Gates meeting CGIAR scientists, including CGIAR
Executive Managing Director, Ismahane Elouafi.
Photo: CGIAR

Events with Global Presence

In 2023, CGIAR maintained its presence at impactful global events, delivering science and

innovation to key decision-makers, scientists, and leaders.

Historically, CGIAR has utilized international forums to disseminate cutting-edge research and
innovations, influence policy, and forge strategic partnerships. Last year, our engagement in
prominent events significantly impacted advancements in various global agricultural issues

concerning food, land, and water systems.

Key Events and Engagements

1. Climate COP28
CGIAR contributed expertise across over 100 sessions covering topics ranging from gender
and climate security to water-energy-food nexus, finance, research, and innovations.
These efforts played a pivotal role in the key achievements of the event, encouraging 154
countries to commit to the UAE Declaration on Food and Agriculture, refilling the $500
million Loss and Damage Fund, advancing discussions on the Global Goals on Adaptation
(GGA), and launching the CGIAR $4 billion investment case to transform food systems.

2. AIM4C Summit
AIM for Climate advocates for increased investment in climate-smart agriculture and food
systems innovation. Through seven innovation sprints, CGIAR presented cases for soil

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