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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="e4F_g-LunDb.oirt2zcspAaf%3h0CkElm"\,mi="HILFH@KJ>0GHI9H@@PF=O?08H1KP=8:7AF;8OH@@H@K?F>40?HI9H@@3:OF8MH@@H@K>0OHI9H@@8
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/online-course-on-food-and-nutrition-security/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:International Symposium: Harvest the Future 2015
DESCRIPTION:Harvest the Future is an annual gathering designed as a platform for sharing the latest advancements and initiatives in small scale climate-smart agriculture. Each year a diverse group of experts and distinguished thinkers will explore the challenges and opportunities climate-smart agriculture offers to enhance human well-being while protecting the environment. This inaugural symposium will focus on important projects in aquaponics that are providing sustainable food sources as well as jobs and hope for communities that struggle under difficult circumstances. Keynote speakers will also address issues of nutrition and health\, climate action\, and poverty. \nJoin Harvest the Future in this unique collaborative environment to share important knowledge and expertise across academic disciplines and geographic boundaries. Harvest the Future is an opportunity to network and to be involved in projects that offers substantive benefits for people and the planet during a time of unprecedented environmental change. \nInnovations in Climate-Smart Agriculture for Small-Scale Producers\nAn immersion symposium on innovative solutions for sustainable\, small-scale food production. Come learn about new technologies that address: \n\nFood Security\nNutrition and Health\nClimate Change\nIncome Generation\nExplore aquaponics and other intensive\, climate-smart interventions\, as well as renewable energy and water harvesting solutions\, and how they can be scaled up in a wide variety of development settings.\n\nExperience grassroots production and vanguard adaptations among smallholder farmers\, fisherfolk\, schools\, youth groups\, women-led cooperatives\, groups of disabled farmers\, and within a juvenile detention center. Join a field trip to see these pioneering solutions in action\, and learn from experts who are making them work in Latin America\, Africa and the Middle East. \nEngage with colleagues and discover collaborative opportunities to advance shared objectives and programs that rely on healthy\, resilient and productive food systems. Interact and network with private- and public-sector leaders and development practitioners from around the world. \nFor detailed information\, the full Conference schedule and registration\, visit the website. \n
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/international-symposium-harvest-future-2015/
LOCATION:Hilton Rose Hall\, Montego Bay\, Jamaica
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