Emily Rees

Emily Rees is the president and CEO of CropLife International. Spearheading the association’s ambition to bring workable solutions to increase food security, tackle climate change, and protect biodiversity, Emily leads the organization in its regulatory and policy-driven dialogues. Through advancing science-based approaches to regulation and fair and equitable global trading rules, Emily helps bring together diverse partners with cutting-edge research and development to effect positive change. Emily joined CropLife International with an extensive pedigree in EU affairs and economic diplomacy. She held posts as a senior fellow at the European Centre for International Political Economy and as managing director of Trade Strategies.

Latest Articles

Innovation and trade: Twin engines for food security after COP30

3 months ago // Sponsored by CropLife

Opinion: As COP30 concludes, trade, climate, and biodiversity agendas have a unique opportunity to align. Ensuring farmers can access innovations and markets is critical for building resilient and productive food systems.

Opinion: Can a pro-innovation agrifood vision meet climate challenges?

8 months ago // Sponsored by CropLife International

Putting agriculture at the heart of climate solutions speaks to lives and livelihoods. Governments can drive transformation by supporting scalable climate-smart agricultural technologies.

Opinion: The capacity-building imperative — from proposals to progress

over 1 year ago // Sponsored by CropLife International

COP 15 delivered ambitious commitments to halt biodiversity loss, yet achieving these goals is hindered by a capacity crunch. Private sector engagement is key to turning policy into reality, building networks, driving innovation, and building capacity.

Opinion: Agricultural innovations are key to climate action

over 2 years ago // Sponsored by CropLife International

Agriculture has historically been a major contributor to global warming — but it can also play a major role in solving the climate crisis. Emily Rees, the president and CEO of CropLife International, explains how agricultural innovation can help.

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