Food Security and Biodiversity Conservation: Tim Fischer’s Contribution and the Ongoing Challenges

Join us for a webinar hosted by the Crop Trust and Crawford Fund as we pay tribute to the late Hon Tim Fischer AC, a passionate advocate for global food security and biodiversity conservation.

As the former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, Tim chaired the Crawford Fund and was deeply involved with the Crop Trust Executive Board. This event will delve into Tim's impactful work, including his efforts for food security with the Crawford Fund and plant biodiversity conservation with the Crop Trust and the Svalbard Seed Vault. The webinar will feature an international panel of speakers who worked closely with Tim, discussing key issues in food security and crop diversity, and highlighting his lasting legacy as an inspiration for action. The event will also include insights from Peter Rees, author of the book "I am Tim: Life, Politics and Beyond," providing a broader perspective on Tim Fischer's remarkable journey.

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Speakers:

• The Hon John Anderson AC, Chair of the Crawford Fund and long-term friend of Tim
• Dr Stefan Schmitz, Executive Director of the Crop Trust
• Peter Rees, Author “I am Tim: Life, Politics and Beyond”
• Dr Sally Norton, Leader of the Australian Grains Genebank
• Marie Haga, Executive Director of the Crop Trust during Tim’s board membership
• Dr Tony Fischer, renowned wheat scientist and brother of Tim