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In a Time of Sea Change, We Must Put People First 

We are living through a period of profound disruption—a true sea change in how the world operates. In moments like these, when priorities shift and institutions are tested, one principle must remain constant: putting people first. 

The rural communities that sustain our agri-food systems are the backbone of global food security and economic stability. Yet, too often, they are overlooked or deprioritized in times of change. We must ensure they are treated with dignity, their voices heard, and their contributions recognized. 

This commitment to respect must extend across the entire ecosystem— throughout the multilateral system, throughout academia, throughout our science community, throughout our farming community, throughout our business, throughout our civil society.  

Now, more than ever, we need clear vision and constructive engagement.  

Watch this video with some of my reflections on these issues urging us all to remain steadfast in our principles, embrace dialogue even in difficult times, and keep people at the center of every decision. 

Robynne Anderson

Robynne has extensive experience in the agriculture and food sector, working throughout the value chain – from basic inputs to farmers in the field to the grocery store shelf. She works internationally in the sector, including speaking at the United Nations on agriculture and food issues, and representing the International Agri-Food Network at the UN.Throughout her career she has worked with farm organisations like the Prairie Oat Growers Association, the National Smallholder Farmers Association of Malawi and the Himalayan Farmers Association, as well as global groups, to further the voice of agriculture in the food debate. She has also worked with Fortune 500 companies growing worldwide businesses to assist them with issues management and strategy decisions.

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