This page serves as a hub for a diverse range of events dedicated to topics related to food, agriculture, and development. Whether you're interested in understanding the complexities of food security, exploring innovative solutions for climate-smart agriculture, or delving into the intricacies of sustainable food systems, our live-streamed events offer valuable insights and opportunities for engagement.
Feed A Growing Population While Protecting Our Planet
One of the biggest challenges facing agriculture today is how to produce enough food to feed a growing population while at the same time protecting the planet. Although food production has more than doubled over the past 50 years, the number of people facing hung has slowly been increasing nearly every year since 2016.
As the world's population continues to grow, the demand for food is increasing, putting a strain on our resources and the environment. Increasing impacts of climate change, such as more droughts and floods, adds to the challenge. On the other hand, agriculture and food contributes to climate change by being the source of around 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The world cannot achieve its emission reduction goal without reducing emissions from agriculture and food.
The global food systems—how we produce, process, and consume food—are no longer fit for purpose, generating an estimated $10 trillion in hidden social, economic, and environmental costs each year. Now, it is not only a matter of how much food we produce, but how we produce our food. The world can only achieve food security by transforming our food systems by making them more productive, sustainable, and resilient.
Conscious efforts to transform food and agriculture can help to contain climate change, increase biological diversity, ensure healthier diets for all, and create new business opportunities worth about $4.5 trillion a year by 2030.
Our Work in Action
Our goal is to build resilient food and nutrition systems that benefit people, the planet, and economies, while delivering timely and effective responses to mitigate food crises.
Through our live events, we showcase groundbreaking projects and initiatives that are transforming food systems and empowering smallholders and SMEs. From leveraging technology to improve agricultural practices to mobilizing capital for investment in the sector, our discussions cover a wide range of topics aimed at driving positive change.
Translation and Interpretation
Accessibility and inclusion are critical to our work. That's why many of our events are available with interpretation in French, Spanish, and Arabic, ensuring that the language is not a barrier to participation. Additionally, select events provide interactive sessions where you can engage directly with our experts, asking questions, and take part in the conversation.
Engage with Topic Matter Experts
Gain valuable insights from experts who specialize in agriculture and food. Our events offer a unique opportunity to interact directly with practitioners who are at the forefront of shaping policies and practices to enhance food security and promote sustainable agriculture.
Find More Resources
Use the above event listing to explore upcoming events and watch event replays. And learn more about our work by visiting worldbank.org/agriculture and follow us on X at @WBG_Agriculture.
Past Events
About World Bank Live
Since 2011, the World Bank Live platform has been a hub for high-level conversations on international development. Hosting over 650 events in English, with more than 200 also available in French, Spanish, and/or Arabic, it serves as a gateway to both upcoming and past events. The platform aims to help spark innovative ideas and translate them into actionable solutions, with a focus on ending poverty and boosting prosperity on a livable planet. Each event delves into critical economic issues aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with topics ranging from healthcare and pandemic preparedness to climate action and building sustainable communities. Read more >