Scientific Advisory Committee

The Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) provides overall guidance. In particular it oversees the development of an active science programme; receives reports from GECAFS conceptual and regionally-based food systems projects; and prioritises the science programme’s activities. The SAC considers the big picture and needs a wide combination of skills and affiliations in order to offer robust advice on strategic direction.

The SAC comprises:

12 scientists from a range of science communities, who are invited in their personal capacities, with approval of the IGBP, IHDP and WCRP Chairs and Directors, including:
- the GECAFS Chair
- Vice-Chair
- Executive Officer
- Representative from each region where GECAFS regional food system projects are located.
A nominee from each of GECAFS’ strategic research partners:
- CGIAR
- FAO
- WMO
Invitees from different types of funding agencies interested in GECAFS research, who are invited in their personal capacities to contribute to the general scientific discussion, and to liaise with the different types of agencies.