Trieste (Italy), June 29: The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) has joined the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, strengthening its commitment to using biotechnology and scientific innovation to improve food security, climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods worldwide.
In a statement, ICGEB said it will contribute scientific expertise, technical assistance, capacity building and technology transfer to help countries develop sustainable, science-based solutions to combat hunger and poverty.
ICGEB Director-General Dr. Lawrence Banks said ending hunger and poverty requires innovation, scientific capacity and strong international partnerships that enable countries to build resilient and sustainable food systems.
Under the partnership, ICGEB will support countries through technical assistance, training and research, promote climate-resilient agricultural technologies, encourage the development of biofortified crops, strengthen technology transfer, enhance biosafety and regulatory capacities, and expand fellowships and collaborative scientific programmes.
The organisation said it will leverage its network of member states and research centres in Italy, India and South Africa to help countries adopt biotechnology solutions that improve agricultural productivity, soil health, climate resilience and sustainable food systems.
ICGEB will also contribute through initiatives such as technology transfer programmes, collaborative research, biotechnology capacity-building networks and the Bio Inoculants for Food Security in Africa (B-INOC AFRICA) project.
Launched during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro in November 2024, the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty brings together governments, international organisations, development banks and other partners to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals of ending poverty and hunger through coordinated global action.
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