BEIJING, (Xinhua) -- Agricultural experts convened at China Agricultural University (CAU) on Sunday to discuss strategies for enhancing global food security and promoting sustainable agri-food systems.
More than 100 participants engaged in discussions under the theme "Building Resilience in Global Agri-Food Systems," as part of the lead-up to the 2025 World Agrifood Innovation Conference (WAFI), scheduled to be held in Beijing from Oct. 12 to 15.
Fan Shenggen, dean of the Academy of Global Food Economics and Policy at the university, said that the global food system is facing mounting pressure from climate change, geopolitical conflicts and trade tensions. These challenges, he noted, are reshaping the global food security landscape.