Reflections on the presentations



Thursday, 16. October 2014 | 16:45 Uhr

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Young scientists

In addition to a short review of the presentations, Monika Wehrli und Andrin Flütsch of the Swiss Study Foundation left the participants of Academia Engelberg Foundation’s 13th Dialogue on Science with some interesting thoughts.

Among other things, they stressed that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) must not be ignored. While they were mentioned during the conference, an in-depth discussion was missing. Although GMOs are not permitted in Switzerland, they must be part of the discussion about food security. Moreover, the two wondered whether it would make sense to examine restrictions on market growth. At the political level, it might also be useful to take quantitative restrictions into consideration.

In conclusion, they both pointed out that much research is being done in the area of food security. But what is important now is to deal with implementation. We cannot just talk about solutions but must also make them happen immediately!

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