ICRISAT’s Agripact - CSR investment in the agri-food sector : A game-changer for health, nutrition, livelihoods and the environment

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or over fifty years, the International Crops Research Institute for the

Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has been at the forefront of developing

climate-resilient agri-food systems, driven by deep scientific expertise

and groundbreaking innovation.

Our work has informed good public policy and has touched the lives of

over 2 billion people living in the global drylands, including smallholder

farmers, end producers, environmental stakeholders, consumers, and the

most vulnerable including women and youth.

This relentless pursuit of excellence has led to dramatic improvements in

wellbeing through nutrition, health, income, rural development and

livelihoods.

ICR SAT

s we expand our reach and impact, we

invite you to strengthen our mission

with your partnership and valuable insights.

ICRISAT Agripact Initiative is dedicated to achieving

collective success in leveraging corporate social

responsibility to foster a climate-smart agri-food sector

and create a brighter, more sustainable future for all.

VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM

Invitation to

ICRISAT Agripact

31st July 2024 | 3pm-4.30pm (IST)

CSR investment in the agri-food sector :

A game-changer for health, nutrition, livelihoods and the environment

Join us at our virtual symposium to network

with industry peers and gain reimagined

perspectives. Your participation will be

instrumental in configuring our collective success.

Together, we can shape the next decade of corporate

social responsibility for a climate-smart agri-food sector

and a brighter future for all.

AgriPact

Corporate

Engagement

Initiative

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Registration

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Or RSVP via email to:

ICRISAT-partnerships@icrisat.org

www.icrisat.org/agripact

By attending our symposium virtually you have saved approximately 270 kg CO2 per passenger on a 3-hour flight. Thank you for doing your part.

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Speakers

Dr Bhaskar Chatterjee

CEO, Anil Agarwal Foundation

(Vedanta Group)

[Former Secretary to Govt. of India, Ministry of Heavy Industries and

Public Enterprises; Former Director General & CEO, Indian Institute of

Corporate Affairs, Ministry of Corporate Affairs]

Mr Ashwini Saxena

CEO, JSW Foundation

This informative event provides a unique opportunity to

explore the vital role of CSR in alleviating poverty, enhancing

livelihoods, eradicating malnutrition, achieving gender and

social inclusion, and mitigating environmental degradation

across India. ICRISAT's mission centers on delivering

developmental outcomes for smallholder farmers and rural

communities, aiming to construct resilient agri-food systems

and develop sustainable technologies through innovation to

combat climate change.

Our discussions will focus on the current and future CSR

landscape and will highlight opportunities to support rural

and farmer-centered communities, to achieve positive impact

in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).