BEIJING, Oct 15 (Bernama-AsiaNet) –On the morning of October 11, 2024, the 2024 World AgriFood Innovation Conference (WAFI 2024) was grandly opened at the Jinhai Lake International Convention and Exhibition Center in Pinggu district, Beijing. Nearly 800 distinguished guests from 76 countries and regions, including renowned scientists, university presidents, educators, entrepreneurs, and outstanding young representatives in the agricultural sector, gathered together to focus on the theme of climate change and the transformation of the agri-food system.
They shared the latest achievements in agricultural innovation, discussed the forefront challenges in the field of agricultural science and technology, and deliberated on measures to address climate change and the direction for the future transformation of the global food system. The conference aimed to promote innovation in world agricultural sci-tech policies and models, foster new drivers for global agricultural development, deepen cooperation among industry, academia, and research, and promote the dissemination of achievements, contributing wisdom and strength to safeguarding global food security.