The sea, the city, outer space: What is the next frontier for truly sustainable agriculture?

The sea, the city, outer space: What is the next frontier for truly sustainable agriculture?

Wednesday, September 30, 2020 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM · 45 min. (Africa/Abidjan)

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To nourish a growing population while safeguarding the health of our planet, tomorrow’s agriculture will need to look beyond maximizing yields and cropland. Fighting deforestation and climate change means looking towards truly disruptive approaches—from growing lettuce in Shanghai to tomatoes in the sea or protein labs that produce the finest cuts of filet mignon, or fresh salmon for the colonies of Mars. This session explores diversifying where and how we produce food while sustaining human and planetary health.