Coinciding with the Research and Technology Week Exhibition, the Food Security Observatory was inaugurated in the presence of prominent officials and researchers of the country. This important event is a major step towards improving public knowledge and developing research related to food security.
The Food Security Observatory, as a leading scientific center, has a mission to continuously monitor the country's food security status and provide scientific and operational solutions to improve it, using modern technologies and comprehensive data.
Focusing on various areas such as food production, processing, distribution and consumption, the center seeks to respond to the complex challenges of food security in the present era. At the opening ceremony, managers and experts in this field emphasized the importance of food security as one of the foundations of sustainable development.
Prof. Razavi, the President of RIFST, while welcoming the attendees, stated: "The Food Security Observatory aims to create a knowledge-based network and constructive interaction between researchers, policymakers, and the private sector, seeking to provide evidence-based solutions to enhance the country's food security."
The opening of this observatory promises a bright future for the country's food security. Also, given the key role of food security in the health and well-being of the society, this center is expected to play a pivotal role as a credible scientific authority in formulating macro policies and decision-making related to this field.