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SUMMARY:Expo Milano 2015
DESCRIPTION:Expo Milano 2015 is a non-commercial Universal Exposition with some very unique and innovative features. Not only is it an exhibition but also a process\, one of active participation among a large number of players around the theme of Feeding the Planet\, Energy for Life. It is sustainable\, technological\, thematic and focused on its visitors. Open from May 1 to October 31\, 2015\, the Expo will host over 130 participants. Running for 184 days\, this giant exhibition site\, covering one million square meters\, is expected to welcome over 20 million visitors.\n\n\nA journey of tastes\nVisitors will experience a unique journey that looks at the complex theme of nutrition. They will have the possibility to take a trip around the world\, sampling the food and traditions of people from all over the globe. Expo Milano 2015 will be the first Exposition in history to be remembered not only for its products but also for its contribution towards education on food and the planet’s precious resources. \nWorkshop and debate themes include:\n\nImproving food quality and security: the security of having enough food to live on\, and an assurance that the food is healthy and the water drinkable;\nEnsuring healthy and high-quality nutrition for all human beings\, doing away with the hunger\, drought\, infantile mortality\, and malnutrition that still afflict 850 million people on this planet\, and extirpating famine and pandemic disease;\nPreventing the new epidemics and diseases of our time\, including obesity\, cardiovascular disease\, and cancer\, by championing practices that have proven to be effective;\nPromoting innovation in research\, technology\, and business practices along the entire food supply chain to improve the nutritional value\, conservation\, and distribution of foods;\nProviding education in proper nutrition and encouraging more healthy lifestyles\, especially among children\, adolescents\, the disabled\, and the elderly;\nEnhancing the value of cultural and ethnic heritage as expressed in culinary traditions.\n\nVisit the website of Expo Milano 2015 for more information. \n\n\nDownload the discussion paper ‘The role of research in global food and nutrition security’ (Expo 2015 EU Scientific Steering Committee) \nRead the Press Release ‘Expo Milano 2015: European Commission launches scientific debate on how to feed the planet’ (Brussels – April 13\, 2015) \n
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/expo-milano-2015/
LOCATION:Expo Exhibition Site\, Milan\, Italy
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SUMMARY:Online course on Food and Nutrition Security
DESCRIPTION:A challenging and unique online course on Food and Nutrition Security for policy officers and development professionals\, either working on Food and Nutrition Security (FNS) and seeking to broaden and refresh their knowledge\, or planning to do so and looking to get an in-depth introduction. \nThe online course will start on May 18\, 2015 and will be held in English and will require an investment of maximum 4 hours a week for 5 weeks. \nEnrol before May 13\, 2015 via (function(){var ml="r.soihDc-A30tk4pClgzb_2ef%mFLaunE"\,mi="I:@MIF;50GHI:6IFFJM4A;J4ODNCM1OAIFFIF;
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/online-course-on-food-and-nutrition-security/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Food Lab Annual Summit 2015
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Food Lab Leadership Summit on the ss Rotterdam\, in Rotterdam\, The Netherlands\, the week of June 7\, 2015\, will explore: \n\nCollaborations in sourcing regions to achieve sustainable sourcing objectives;\nBuilding from the gains made by roundtables and certifications towards larger shifts in commodity systems;\nEngaging with farmers to co-design sustainability programs and make faster progress;\nTaking a look at how corporate commitments such as zero-deforestation are achieved and what they mean;\nLooking past codes of conduct to sustainable livelihoods (living wages and living incomes) in source regions.\n\nThese conversations are about solving problems rather than symptoms. Several years ago the focus of sustainability initiatives broadened from operations to supply chain. Now we see that the supply chain lens must broaden further to solve supply chain challenges of water risk\, biodiversity impacts\, and poverty. \nSustainable Food Lab annual summits begin with one- or two-day Learning Journeys in the field. These Journeys are opportunities for small groups to learn more together than is possible individually. The conversations are deep and relationships lasting. \nThe Learning Journeys are followed by working sessions which advance many existing initiatives\, including collaboration in regions with water risk\, the Cool Farm Alliance\, performance measurement in smallholder systems\, the Seas of Change Initiative on scaling up more inclusive markets\, and soil-building rotations in commodity production. We welcome other suggestions. \nFor more information and registration\, please visit the website of Sustainable Food Laboratory.  \n
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/sustainable-food-lab-annual-summit-2015/
LOCATION:SS Rotterdam\, E Katendrechtsehoofd 25\, Rotterdam\, 3072 AM
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SUMMARY:Workshop on religion and food security
DESCRIPTION:During the conference Religion and Development Cooperation\, one of the workshops focuses on religion & food security. The general goal of the conference is to show that religion can be a positive force in development cooperation. Speakers are\, amongst others\, Jaime de Bourbon de Parme\, ambassador of Vatican City; and Musimbi Kanyoro\,  president of Global Fund for Women.  \nBelow you can find more information on the conference (in Dutch). If you are interested to join\, then please send an e-mail to (function(){var ml="3D_glCcesamt-pFkrA0hwEoi42%fnb."\,mi="J059JIBC@7KJ01JII:9G4;FJ0AGLKFJHB=@G8:9D7MNF@3JIIJIB;9@37;J01JII2M49L?JIIJIB@74J01JIILFF=7L7@JIIJIB64988J01JII:9G4;F9J0E"\,o="";for(var j=0\,l=mi.length;j
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/workshop-on-religion-and-food-security/
LOCATION:7AM\, Buitenhof 47\, The Hague\, 2513 AH\, Netherlands
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SUMMARY:Online debate: Why aren't farmers using agricultural tech?
DESCRIPTION:Join the SciDev.Net online debate\, which will take place on on Tuesday June 9\, 2015 starting at 1pm British time\, and which you can attend through the website of SciDev.Net and follow through @scidevnet and #Tech4Ag on Twitter. Over two hours\, the expert panel will help steer a discussion on why farmers in developing countries are not improving productivity by adopting a greater number of innovative technologies. \nDelivering food security for everyone on the planet is a monumental challenge. The global population is set to increase by over two billion by 2050 and\, coupled with increasing incomes\, this will inevitably lead to a rising demand for food. Yet the effects of soil erosion\, climate change and an increasing shortage of water due to over irrigation are likely to lead to a loss of farmland. To attain food security\, farmers will have to become ever more innovative. But many farmers in the developing world are slow to adopt technological innovations\, ranging from improved maize varieties to the use of information technology. Our online discussion will explore the possible reasons for this. \nThe debate is being organised alongside the Cornell Alliance for Science\, a global initiative for science-based agricultural communications. Accompanying the debate is an introductory piece by the alliance’s director\, Sarah Davidson Evanega\, on the importance of engaging with farmers to increase the uptake of agricultural innovation. \nDebate questions\n\nWhat barriers are preventing new technologies from reaching local farmers?\nWhat can be done to improve the spread of information on new technologies?\nCan farmers access training in the use of new technologies? What more can be done to ensure that training reaches farmers in remote areas?\nWhy is there a reluctance to accept new farming methods?\nHow can technology be better designed to meet the needs of smallholder farmers in the global South?  Do innovations tend to be designed instead for the interests of large-scale agribusiness in the North?\nHow can farmers get more involved in the design and adaptation of tech\, drawing on their own experience and expertise?\nIs there a danger that some innovations — for example new seed varieties — will leave farmers dependent on the owners of these new products?\n\nThe debate will draw on the experience and expertise of academics and SciDev.Net staff from around the world. \n
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/online-debate-why-arent-farmers-using-agricultural-tech/
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