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Nust chairperson lindiwe sibanda takes helm of global sustainability prize story by online reporterthe national university of science and technology (nust) council chairperson, professor lindiwe majele sibanda has been appointed chairperson of the food planet prize, a globally renowned award recognising transformative innovations in sustainable food systems.Professor sibanda succeeds professor johan rockström, taking on a leadership role that places her at the helm of global efforts to build a more resilient and sustainable food future.In their congratulatory message, nust described the appointment as a reflection of professor sibanda’s distinguished global leadership and expertise in agriculture, food security and policy.“this appointment is a testament to professor sibanda’s distinguished global leadership and expertise in agriculture, food security and policy.
Her remarkable professional portfolio includes serving as the former chair of the cgiar system board, holding high-level positions at green revolution in africa (agra) and pan-african food, agriculture and natural resources policy analysis network (fanrpan), and her current roles as an extra-ordinary professor at the university of pretoria and a board member for prominent global organizations like nestlé and the gesda,” nust said in a statement.The university said professor sibanda’s appointment is a source of pride for zimbabwe and the african continent, affirming the university’s commitment to nurturing leaders who drive global transformation through science and innovation.“as a university dedicated to science, technology, and impactful research, nust is immensely proud to have professor sibanda guide our institution.
Her new role as co-chair of the food planet prize reinforces nust’s commitment to leadership that addresses critical global challenges.”professor sibanda is an animal scientist and farmer with extensive experience, serving as a policy advisor to numerous african governments and global institutions.She has served in senior leadership positions in various organisations, including co-chair of the global alliance for climate-smart agriculture, vice-president, country support, policy and partnerships for agra and ceo and head of mission of fanrpan.The food planet prize was established by the curt bergfors foundation in 2019 and is among the world’s most prestigious sustainability awards, recognising groundbreaking solutions that ensure food security while protecting the planet.
The national university of science and technology (nust) council chairperson, professor lindiwe majele sibanda has been appointed chairperson of the food planet prize, a globally renowned award recognising transformative innovations in sustainable food systems. Professor sibanda succeeds professor johan rockström, taking on a leadership role that places her at the helm of global efforts to build a more resilient and sustainable food future. In their congratulatory message, nust described the appointment as a reflection of professor sibanda’s distinguished global leadership and expertise in agriculture, food security and policy. “this appointment is a testament to professor sibanda’s distinguished global leadership and expertise in agriculture, food security and policy.
Her remarkable professional portfolio includes serving as the former chair of the cgiar system board, holding high-level positions at green revolution in africa (agra) and pan-african food, agriculture and natural resources policy analysis network (fanrpan), and her current roles as an extra-ordinary professor at the university of pretoria and a board member for prominent global organizations like nestlé and the gesda,” nust said in a statement. The university said professor sibanda’s appointment is a source of pride for zimbabwe and the african continent, affirming the university’s commitment to nurturing leaders who drive global transformation through science and innovation.
“as a university dedicated to science, technology, and impactful research, nust is immensely proud to have professor sibanda guide our institution. Her new role as co-chair of the food planet prize reinforces nust’s commitment to leadership that addresses critical global challenges.” professor sibanda is an animal scientist and farmer with extensive experience, serving as a policy advisor to numerous african governments and global institutions. She has served in senior leadership positions in various organisations, including co-chair of the global alliance for climate-smart agriculture, vice-president, country support, policy and partnerships for agra and ceo and head of mission of fanrpan.
The food planet prize was established by the curt bergfors foundation in 2019 and is among the world’s most prestigious sustainability awards, recognising groundbreaking solutions that ensure food security while protecting the planet. Previous articlechiredzi farmers scale up traditional grain production to boost resiliencenext articlechiredzi community leverages sport to fight crime and drug abuse source: zbc news
