April 13-15 , 2026
We are on a trajectory to reach a temperature increase of 3.5 degrees Celsius by the end of this century, with catastrophic consequences. Each degree Celsius corresponds to a 10% reduction in crop yields, meaning we would lose a third of food and feed production by 2100. Because agriculture is both a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and a victim of climate change, plant science solutions are at the heart of the problem. However, a global strategy to respond to this challenge is lacking. This is why several members of the scientific community have come together to create the PlantACT initiative.
To consolidate the strategic plan we recently developed and integrate ideas from other disciplines, a conference on “Future Food Systems” will be held.