2022 World Food Prize Symposium in Des Moines, Iowa, discusses global food security, honors Hawtin and Fowler for Svalbard Global Seed Vault, concludes Oct 6.

The World Food Prize Symposium is currently taking place in Des Moines, Iowa, focusing on global food security and innovation. Attendees, including researchers and officials, are discussing challenges in food supply. This year's prize is awarded to Geoffrey Hawtin and Cary Fowler for their roles in creating the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, which protects plant diversity. The symposium will conclude with a ceremony on Thursday, and the next event is scheduled for late October 2024.

October 29, 2024
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