As a part of the Sustained Dialogue on Peaceful Uses (SDPU – www.sustaineddialogue.com), CRDF Global has partnered with the International Joint Research Center on Food Security to host a regional program in Bangkok, Thailand on food safety, security, and productivity using nuclear science and technology in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. This program featured expert discussions on the opportunities, success stories, challenges, and risks relating to UN Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG2) – Zero Hunger as well as touch upon SDG3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG6 (Clean Water), SDG9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG12 (Sustainable Cities), SDG15 (Life on Land), and multiple targets under SDG17 (Partnerships for the Goals). It included organizations from across the public and private sectors, including regulatory agencies, academic institutions, development organizations, private companies, and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Objective: This virtual webinar convened those engaged in the workshop held in Thailand from July 9-11 as well a broader array of individuals to discuss next steps, featuring the presentation of potential pilot projects of ideas for cooperation.
A recording of the digital program is available here: SDPU Thailand Webinar 25 SEP 2024 – Recording.mp4.