In an era of climate change, volatile trade, and supply chain disruption, what is the role of comparative advantage? How can different countries and regions collaborate and make best use of our natural resources to further global food security?
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Mairi Gougeon, the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform, and Islands and SEFARI Gateway are hosting Scotland’s Global Food Security Conference, with the theme ‘Climate Change, Collaboration, and Comparative Advantage’ in Edinburgh, 5th–7th November 2025.
Invited participants will be welcomed on Wednesday 5th November with an evening reception at the Scottish Parliament. On Thursday 6th November, the main conference will bring together Scottish and international experts in the beautiful surrounds of the Royal Botanic Gardens, to present Scottish research in this area and explore how collaboration, knowledge exchange, and top-quality scientific research can enable all actors to play a role in achieving global food security. Finally, on Friday 7th November there will be the option for some participants to visit research facilities and living labs. We look forward to lively discussions and ample opportunities for networking.
As space is limited, attendance at the event is by invite only.
An agenda of events can be viewed here.