Farming a Sustainable Bioeconomy

The GFFA came to a successful close. The political highlight was the 17th Berliner Conference of Ministers of Agriculture. 63 Ministers from all around the world and 14 high-level representatives of International Organisations took part.
Under the chairmanship of Federal Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir, the agriculture ministers agreed to jointly drive forward sustainable bioeconomy. They undertake to strengthen the contribution of sustainable bioeconomy to global food security, conserve biodiversity and mitigate climate change. The ministers unanimously support the initiative of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) to fund a project of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to develop a global bioeconomy partnership.

Key results of the check Berlin Agriculture Ministers' Conference

Sustainable production of biomass

Bioeconomy as a source of income

Using biomass sustainably — Ensuring global food security

Strengthening innovation

Creating a fair framework – Harnessing change

Launching an international partnership

GFFA conference events:
At 2024 GFFA, around 2,000 international guests discussed how to shape a sustainable bioeconomy and how to collaborate even more closely to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda and to realise the human right to food at a variety of events. There were, among others, 16 Expert Panels, 3 High Level Panels, a Science Slam and an Innovation Forum.

The Global Forum for Food and Agriculture

The GFFA is the global conference that deals with the future of food and agriculture. It brings together experts, politicians, scientists, businesses and civil society to develop solutions for future food security. The political highlight is the world’s largest informal conference of agriculture ministers.

Significance
The GFFA promotes the exchange of knowledge and ideas on sustainable
agriculture worldwide.

Objectives
The GFFA aims to promote food security, sustainability and innovation in
agriculture.

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The GFFA brings together experts, politicians and interest groups to discuss and develop solutions for future food security.

Challenges and goals in global agriculture

The GFFA addresses the challenges and goals of global agriculture.

Solutions for the future of food security

The GFFA promotes dialog and the development of solutions for future food security.

Experts, politicians and stakeholders

The GFFA offers a platform for exchange between experts, politicians and interest groups.

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