Advances towards building resilience and utilization of regional germplasm resources

Join CARDI and regional partners online today for a pivotal technical session during the 20th Caribbean Week of Agriculture in Trelawny, Jamaica: “Advances Towards Building Resilience and Utilization of Regional Germplasm Resources.”

Chaired by CARDI Executive Director Ansari Hosein, the forum brings together scientists and agricultural leaders to address seed sovereignty, genetic conservation, and climate-resilient crop breeding.

Key Topics & Agenda:

• Mobile Seed Banks & Coconut Breeding: Innovations in seed storage and regional breeding frameworks.
• Vegetable Seed Security: Development of hybrid hot peppers and open-pollinated vegetable seeds to support local farming systems.
• Bankable Germplasm Investment: Aligning genetic conservation with agricultural investment across CARICOM.

Date: Wednesday 30th September, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM EST / 3:00PM AST

Join the session on Zoom
Meeting ID: 856 5533 3756
Passcode: 594908
Direct link to join Zoom meeting

OR Attend in person

20th Caribbean Week of Agriculture
Trelawny, Jamaica
Wednesday 30th September, 2026
2:00pm – 3:15pm
Room – CR4 Ocean Coral Spring Hotel, Trelawny, Jamaica

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