British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the establishment of a new science initiative aimed at developing flood-tolerant rice, disease-resistant wheat, and other climate-resilient crops. Speaking at the Global Food Security Summit in London, Sunak emphasized the need for a "fundamental shift" in addressing the food-security crisis exacerbated by climate change. He highlighted the role of science and technology in ensuring resilient food supplies and called for harnessing AI and other cutting-edge technologies.