As world leaders convene in Bali for the G20 summit, the Atlantic Council Global Food Security Forum, set for November 12 – 13, 2022 (Bali local time) at the Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Resort, takes a collaborative, cross-sector approach to addressing the global food security challenges of today, and envisioning more resilient food systems and supply chains of tomorrow.

Agenda at a glance

Day 1

Welcome Remarks
Workshop 1: The State of Global Food Security: From Farm to Fork
Workshop 2: Food Security Solutions
Closing Remarks

Day 2

Welcome and Keynote Remarks at the Global Food Security Forum
A Fireside Chat with H.E. Prabowo Subianto, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia
Remarks by the Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investment of the Republic of Indonesia
The State of Global Food Security: From Farm to Fork
Keynote Remarks
Food Security: A Perspective from Canada
Soil and Security
Agriculture Ministers and Senior Officials on Food Security
US Keynote
Food Security Solutions
Congressional Keynote Remarks
Tempe Fermentation: An Ancient Solution for Modern Food Security Challenges
Closing Remarks at the Global Food Security Forum
Concert

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Day 1 – November 12, 2022

Welcome remarks

Frederick Kempe, President and Chief Executive Officer, Atlantic Council

Gaurav Srivastava, Founder, Gaurav & Sharon Srivastava Family Foundation

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Workshop 1: The State of Global Food Security: From Farm to Fork

This workshop of world-leading experts and voices will examine the state of global food security in 2022 and address the current challenges facing the world’s food supply and distribution.

MODERATOR

Adam Schwarz, CEO, Asia Group Advisors

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Nov 12, 2022

Global Food Security Forum day one: Why food supply is on the brink

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Leading experts at the Atlantic Council’s Global Food Security Forum examined the state of global food security in 2022 and addressed the current challenges facing the world’s food supply and distribution.

Europe & Eurasia Indo-Pacific

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Workshop 2: Food Security Solutions

From supply chain crunches and shipping setbacks, to rising inflation and fuel costs, the COVID-19 pandemic and war in Ukraine have exacerbated global food insecurity. This workshop will explore how government, multilateral institutions, the private sector, non-profits, and philanthropies can address the world’s food security challenges.

MODERATOR

Michael Vatikiotis, Senior Advisor, Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue

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Nov 12, 2022

Global Food Security Forum day one: The top food security solutions for G20 leaders to watch

By Atlantic Council

The pandemic and war in Ukraine have exacerbated global food insecurity. Experts at the Global Food Security Forum discussed how government, multilateral institutions, and the private sector can address the world’s food security challenges.

Europe & Eurasia Indo-Pacific

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Closing remarks

Matthew Kroenig, Acting Director, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, Atlantic Council

Day 2 – November 13, 2022

Welcome and keynote remarks at the Global Food Security Forum

Frederick Kempe, President and Chief Executive Officer, Atlantic Council

Gaurav Srivastava, Founder, Gaurav & Sharon Srivastava Family Foundation

H.E. Prabowo Subianto, Minister of Defense, Republic of Indonesia

Sen. Debbie Stabenow, United States Senator, Michigan; Chairwoman, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

Press

CNN Indonesia, Prabowo’s Speech at the G20 Food Forum: Cassava Can Save the World

Kompas, Prabowo Invites World Leaders to Unite to Overcome Global Crisis

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Nov 13, 2022

Indonesia’s minister of defense: ‘the threat of food insecurity is an existential threat to humankind’

By Atlantic Council

Senator Charles Schumer and Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto joined Frederick Kempe, Gaurav Srivastava, and others to launch the Global Food Security Forum.

Europe & Eurasia Indo-Pacific

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A Fireside Chat with H.E. Prabowo Subianto, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia

Frederick Kempe, President and Chief Executive Officer, Atlantic Council

Gaurav Srivastava, Founder, Gaurav & Sharon Srivastava Family Foundation

H.E. Prabowo Subianto, Minister of Defense, Republic of Indonesia

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Remarks by the Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investment of the Republic of Indonesia

H.E. Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investment, Republic of Indonesia

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The State of Global Food Security: From Farm to Fork

This high-level panel of world-leading experts and voices will examine the state of global food security in 2022 and address the current challenges facing the world’s food supply and distribution.

Amb. Vasyl Hamianin, Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Indonesia

Bo Holmgreen, Founder and CEO, Scholars of Sustenance

Dr. Michał Kurtyka, Former Minister of Climate and Environment, Poland

Guy Margalith, Principal Deputy Foreign Policy Advisor, US Indo-Pacific Command

Maria Teresa Nogales, Founder and Executive Director, Fundacion Alternativas

Laksmi Prasvita, Head of Communications, Public Affairs, Science and Sustainability, Bayer Indonesia

MODERATOR

Amb. David Merrill, President, US-Indonesia Society

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Nov 13, 2022

Ukraine’s ambassador to Indonesia at Global Food Security Forum: ‘Russian aggression’ is ‘the root of the problem’

By Atlantic Council

The panelists addressed the primary challenges facing the world when it comes to food security—and explored some of the solutions.

Europe & Eurasia Indo-Pacific

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Keynote remarks

Sharon Srivastava, Co-Founder, Gaurav & Sharon Srivastava Family Foundation

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Food Security: A Perspective from Canada

Christopher MacLennan, Deputy Minister of International Development and Personal Representative of the Prime Minister for the G20 Summit, Canada

INTRODUCER

Sharon Srivastava, Founder, Gaurav & Sharon Srivastava Family Foundation

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Nov 13, 2022

Global Food Security Forum day two: How Canada is taking on world hunger

By Atlantic Council

Canada’s deputy minister of international development talked about the project Canada, as one of the world’s breadbaskets, leads at home and abroad to tackle food security.

Europe & Eurasia Indo-Pacific

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Agriculture Ministers and Senior Officials on Food Security

H.E. Syahrul Yasin Limpo, Minister of Agriculture, Republic of Indonesia

Dr. Seth Meyer, Chief Economist, US Department of Agriculture

The Hon. Kira Rudik, Vice President, Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe; People’s Deputy of Ukraine

MODERATOR

Gen. Wes Clark, Chairman and CEO, Wesley K. Clark & Associates

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Nov 13, 2022

US special envoy for global food security: Time to ‘hunker down’ because this crisis ‘is going to persist for some time’

By Atlantic Council

Cary Fowler and Ambassador Cindy McCain addressed the Atlantic Council’s Global Food Security Forum, reiterating the need to find innovate solutions to food security today.

Europe & Eurasia Indo-Pacific

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US Keynote

Dr. Cary Fowler, Special Envoy for Global Food Security, US Department of State

The Hon. Cindy McCain, United States Permanent Representative, US Mission to the UN Agencies in Rome

INTRODUCER

Dr. Matthew Kroenig, Acting Director, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, Atlantic Council

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Food Security Solutions

From supply chain crunches and shipping setbacks, to rising inflation and fuel costs, the Covid-19 pandemic and war in Ukraine have exacerbated global food insecurity. This panel will explore how government, multilateral institutions, the private sector, non-profits, and philanthropies can address the world’s food security challenges.

Erez Fait, Co-Founder and President, Agrinoze

Dr. Arif Husain, Chief Economist, World Food Programme

H.E. Oleksandr Kubrakov, Minister of Infrastructure, Ukraine

Bakur Kvezereli, Chief Executive Officer, Ztractor

Max Peterson, Vice President, Worldwide Public Sector, Amazon Web Services

Qingfeng Zhang, Chief of Rural Development and Food Security Thematic Group, Asian Development Bank

MODERATOR

Dr. Nicole Goldin, Global Head, Inclusive Economic Growth, Abt Associates; Nonresident Senior Fellow, GeoEconomics Center, Atlantic Council

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Nov 13, 2022

Global Food Security Forum day two: How the G20 can use innovation and cooperation to fight hunger

By Atlantic Council

The panel gave practical ways for the G20 to address food security, from innovative technologies to cutting-edge financial tools and food-water-energy partnerships.

Europe & Eurasia Indo-Pacific

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Congressional Keynote Remarks

Rep. Patrick Ryan, United States Representative, New York

INTRODUCER

Matthew Kroenig, Acting Director, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, Atlantic Council

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Tempe Fermentation: An Ancient Solution for Modern Food Security Challenges

Dr. Amadeus Driando Ahnan-Winarno, Co-Founder, Indonesian Tempe Movement

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Nov 13, 2022

Global Food Security day two: The role of tempe and cassava in a food-secure future

By Atlantic Council

Closing out the event, experts outlined some of the solutions that may help feed a growing population in Indonesia—and the world.

Europe & Eurasia Indo-Pacific

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Closing Remarks at the Global Food Security Forum

Gaurav Srivastava, Founder, Gaurav & Sharon Srivastava Family Foundation

Frederick Kempe, President and Chief Executive Officer, Atlantic Council

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Amplifying the cause of global hunger

Concert and reception

Press

CNN Indonesia, John Legend and Sandhy Sondoro Perform Together in Bali This Weekend

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