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'Transforming food systems in times of global disorder' with Dr Johan Swinnen

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Date & Time

Thu, 26 Mar 2026

17:00

Venue

Gillis Lecture Theatre, Balliol College

Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BJ

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About this event

Gain insights into the impact of geopolitics and conflicts on global food systems with Dr. Johan Swinnen.

Why you should come

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• Hear Johan Swinnen discuss how shifting geopolitics affect progress on hunger and nutrition.

• Learn why Johan Swinnen believes reaching Sustainable Development Goal 2 of Zero Hunger is not viable.

Event Highlights

  • Dr. Swinnen will analyze the evolution of geopolitics and disruptions and their relationship to undernourishment.
  • He will explain why reaching Sustainable Development Goal 2 of Zero Hunger does not seem viable under current trajectories.
  • He will highlight the need to mobilise more effective financing and strengthen agriculture R&D.

Speaker

Johan Swinnen

Director General, International Food Policy Research Institute

Organized by: Oxford Martin School

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