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Rice harvest in Totota, Libya (USAID)

EVENT

Peace Through Agriculture: How Food Security Can Help Post-Conflict Recovery

Tuesday, December 3 | 1:00pm - 5:00pm EST

Join USIP and Roots of Peace for a critical conversation on the intersection between food security, climate change and conflict resolution. International experts will discuss the nexus of food security, climate and conflict; the role of agriculture in peacebuilding; and how farmers and producers can be essential partners for sustainable peace.

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