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December, 2007
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Report on AGM07: A Changing CGIAR for a Changing World
Far-reaching change was a central theme of the CGIAR’s 2007
Annual General Meeting (AGM07), held in Beijing on December 3-6.
The meeting was hosted by the government of the People’s
Republic of China and organized jointly with the Chinese Academy
of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS).
China and the CGIAR: Strengthening the Partnership
AGM07 offered the CGIAR and its Chinese partners a valuable
opportunity to review shared progress and achievements and to
continue strengthening collaboration.
Rising Food Prices: An Ominous Threat to the World's Poor
Income growth, climate change, high energy prices, globalization
and urbanization are all converging to transform food
production, markets and consumption, according to a report from
the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
Science Forum 2007: Harnessing Scientific Advances for
Sustainable Agriculture
The ability of the CGIAR to successfully confront the formidable
combination of challenges outlined in various presentations at
AGM07 will depend in large part on its ability to mobilize
advanced science in collaboration with numerous partners.
The African Women in Agricultural Research and Development
(AWARD) Program
Confronting the disparity between the role of African women in
farming and their limited presence in the agricultural sciences,
the CGIAR Gender & Diversity Program will embark on an
unprecedented US$13 million initiative to help advance the
careers of at least 360 African women scientists.
CGIAR Science Awards: Recognizing Excellence in Research for
Sustainable Development
Six awards were conferred on outstanding scientists and research
teams at AGM07in a ceremony held at the magnificent Great Hall
of the People in Beijing.
Communications Awards: Extending the Reach of Research Results
In addition to bringing recognition to outstanding scientists
and research teams, AGM07 called attention to the talents of
communications professionals who have excelled in conveying
science-based knowledge to the public.
Crawford Lecture: Retrofitting Civilization for Climate Change
The 2007 Sir John Crawford Memorial Lecture was presented in an
extraordinary setting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing
by theoretical neurobiologist Dr. William Calvin, Affiliate
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavior Sciences at the University
of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle.
Centers' and Members' Day: Focused on Change in the CGIAR
Continuing reform within the CGIAR was the central focus of a
presentation, followed by commentary and extensive discussion in
the opening session of Centers’ and Members’ Day.
Portraits of Impact of Agricultural Science
Over one hundred entries were submitted to the CGIAR Photo
Competition of 2007.
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