As the world belatedly turns its attention to the pressing issues of environmental degradation, resource scarcity and climate change, the concept of sustainability takes its rightful place at centre stage in discussions about agricultural and rural development. On 22-23 February 2012, world leaders, prominent movers and shakers, policymakers, academics and, most importantly, farmer representatives will reflect on and answer fundamental questions. Read speech http://www.ifad.org/events/gc/35/speech/monti.htm Less