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= The Wheat Initiative =

The Wheat Initiative
The Wheat Initiative was established following endorsement by the G20 Group of Countries in 2011 to provide a global coordination mechanism for wheat research. It formed part of a broad strategy to enhance global food security in the face of major and rising challenges to current food production systems. The Vision of the Wheat Initiative is “to encourage and support the development of a vibrant global wheat public-private research community sharing resources, capabilities, data, knowledge and ideas to improve wheat productivity, quality and sustainable production around the world”. The Wheat Initiative comprises public and private researchers, and educators working on wheat to develop strong and dynamic national and trans-national collaborative programs.

Principles and Organisation
The Wheat Initiative governance is driven by principles of transparency and inclusivity. It values its members’ engagement and it promotes the sharing of knowledge, information and resources to increase synergy through collaboration.

The global governance of the Wheat Initiative is set out in its Charter. It is organised around three major committees, the Research Committee, the Institutions’ Coordination Committee and the Scientific Board.

VISION
The Vision of the Wheat Initiative is to encourage and support the development of a vibrant global wheat public-private research community sharing resources, capabilities, data, knowledge and ideas to improve wheat productivity, quality and sustainable production around the world.

MISSION
Increase food security, wheat nutritional value and safety while taking into account societal demands for sustainable and resilient agricultural production systems; and maximising opportunities for gaining added value internationally.

The Strategic Research Agenada
The Wheat Initiative is presenting a Strategic Research Agenda that highlights the current global wheat research challenges and potential scientific solutions. The Agenda results from the combined efforts of leading wheat researchers, government and industry representatives to identify the best options to advance food security and provide safe and nutritious wheat. "The Wheat Initiative states that 'the production around the world faces numerous challenges, in particular through the impact of an increasing variable climate, and political conflict. Addressing these challenges requires input from the research community to deliver continuous innovation and keep wheat production at a level where it can meet global demand. With the launch of the Strategic Research Agenda the Wheat Initiative targets its mission to increase food security, wheat nutritional value and safety while taking into account societal demands for sustainable and resilient agricultural production systems.'"