Marie Haga

Marie Haga

Marie Haga is associate vice president of external relations and governance at the United Nations' International Fund for Agricultural Development. She has extensive experience in conservation, food security, and politics. She is the former executive director at the Global Crop Diversity Trust, and she previously served as a Norwegian member of Parliament and has held three ministerial positions.

Latest Articles

Opinion: Failing food systems — why rural farmers migrate

Opinion: Failing food systems — why rural farmers migrate

over 4 years ago // Produced in partnership: Future of Food Systems

The reasons for migration are complex. Intertwined with crime, violence, climate change, and poverty, are failing food systems. To address migration, we also need to address the challenges rural people face to grow our food.

Opinion: Breaking the vicious circle of hunger and conflict

Opinion: Breaking the vicious circle of hunger and conflict

almost 5 years ago // Sponsored by IFAD

Hunger is both a cause and result of conflict. To break this vicious circle, it is imperative to invest more in rural small-scale farmers. They hold the key to building sustainable food systems that contribute to peaceful and healthy communities.