Conflict and extreme poverty are driving recent food crises and are expected to worsen in the coming years, threatening the lives and livelihoods of millions. The 2025 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue, hosted by the World Food Prize Foundation, explored the central role of food security in ensuring global stability. The panel discussion, titled 'Peace on the Plate: A Legacy of Security', featured prominent figures from the food systems sector, including IFPRI Director General Johan Swinnen, CGIAR Executive Managing Director Ismahane Elouafi, New England Biolabs Chief Scientific Officer and Nobel Laureate Sir Richard Roberts, and Council on Foreign Relations Senior Fellow Michael Werz. The discussion, moderated by 2024 World Food Prize Laureate Cary Fowler, highlighted the importance of addressing conflict and poverty to ensure global food security and stability.
