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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:FAO e-conference: ‘Utilization of Food Loss and Waste as well as Non-Food Parts as Livestock Feed’
DESCRIPTION:From 1 to 30 October 2015\, the Livestock Production Systems Branch of Animal Production and Health Division\, FAO will host\, as part of the “Save Food” initiative\, an e-conference on “Utilization of Food Loss and Waste as well as Non-Food Parts as Livestock Feed“. \nWhy this e-conference\nApproximately 1.3-1.6 Gtonnes of food is lost or wasted globally every year\, which is estimated to have enormous environmental (ca 3.3 Gtonnes of CO2 eq. greenhouse gas emission/year\, 305 cubic km water/year\, 1.5 billion ha land to grow food that is wasted)\, social (936 billion US$) and economic (1055 billion US$) costs. Also the food loss and waste has an impact on food security\, natural resource availability\,  and local and national economies. FAO through the “Save Food” initiative is working with partners to develop\, plan and implement initiatives for efficient use of resources and harmonization of methodologies\, strategies and approaches. Globally many plant resources are being used either as food or as animal feed. This dual purpose use raises questions how to consider a change of utilization of plant resources from food to animal feed within the context of food losses and waste. Similarly if food gets lost or wasted a part of these losses can be converted to animal feed. \nFAO is in the process of developing a framework and an action plan on ‘Food Loss and Waste plus Non-Food Part to Livestock Feed’ with the objective to develop criteria for setting the boundaries between dual purpose use and food loss\, and to enhance animal feed availability without compromising animal health and welfare and animal product safety and quality\, and meeting legislative requirements. \nAims\nThe aim of the e-conference is to seek guidance on: \n\nthe aims\, scope and boundaries of the framework;\nimplementation of the framework\, and\nrole of different stakeholders\, from academia\, feed and food industries\, civil societies\, policy makers\, extension workers to farmers in the implementation.\n\nHow to join\nThe e-conference is open to all persons interested in the topic\, is free (there is no registration fee) and will be moderated. \nTo join the e-mail conference\, send an e-mail to (function(){var ml="Ae3ofCiF4-r0anhgvk%Dts.2lcmE"\,mi="B25:14B2CBGGJ
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LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:AFAAS Second Africa Wide Agricultural Extension Week
DESCRIPTION:The AFAAS  Second  Africa  Wide  Agricultural  Extension Week  takes place in  Addis  Ababa  Ethiopia from October 12 till 16 2015 \, at  Hilton  Hotel  Addis Ababa. The theme of the event “is Reinvigorating Extension Services for Market-led Agriculture within the Context of the  Malabo Declaration”. The event is expected to bring together agricultural  extension and advisory services practitioners and other agricultural value chain actors across and outside Africa. \nBackground\nThe African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS) is a continental platform for mutual learning and innovation among agricultural extension and advisory services providers across Africa. From its inception\, AFAAS had aligned itself with Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP)\, specifically CAADP Pillar IV (technology generation\, dissemination\, adoption and training). Through this alignment\, AFAAS has been contributing to African Union’s goal of delivering average growth rate of 6% GDP. The African Union Commission (AUC) recommitted itself to enhancing CAADP momentum based on the Malabo declaration of June 2014\, which emphasises accelerating agricultural growth and transformation for shared prosperity and improved livelihoods. AFAAS reaffirms its partnering with AUC in translating the commitments of the Malabo Declaration into results; this is strongly articulated in the 2015 April MoU between AFAAS and AUC. In particular\, AFAAS will play a pivotal role in enhancing the utilisation and adoption of productivity-enhancing technologies; value-adding processes; and\, loss-reducing practices; largely among smallholder producers. \nAFAAS held its first Africa Wide Agricultural Extension Week in Gaborone Botswana in August 2013\, which brought together over 300 delegates from more than 40 countries within and outside Africa. The delegates underscored the fact that Africa faced key challenges in agricultural productivity\, because farmers did not get optimal value for their efforts and from their land potential. Some of the key factors causing this include\, among others\, the policy environment\, capacities\, delivery systems\, approaches and tools like information and communication technology (ICT) – hence the theme of this second Extension Week. \nSecond Africa Wide Agricultural Extension Week\nThe Second Africa Wide Agricultural Extension Week will take place from 12-16 October 2015\, Hilton Hotel\, Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia under the theme: “Reinvigorating Extension Services for Market-led Agriculture within the Context of the Malabo Declaration”. The event is expected to bring together agricultural extension and advisory services practitioners and other agricultural value chain actors across and outside Africa. AFAAS will also hold its Fifth General Assembly during this period. \nSub themes\n\nPolicies and institutional arrangements and support systems;\nResourcing agricultural extension (financing and investment);\nCapacity development in agricultural extension for enhancing resilience of livelihoods and production systems to risks; and\nApproaches and ICTs for knowledge management in agricultural extension.\n\nObjectives\nThe main objective of the Extension Week is to reinvigorate agricultural extension services for market- led agriculture for shared prosperity and improved livelihoods in Africa. The specific objectives are to: \n\nExplore the elements for reinvigorating agricultural extension;\nExplore sustainable options for improving effectiveness and efficiency of Agricultural Extension and Advisory AEAS investments;\nFacilitate networking\, information and knowledge exchange in agricultural extension across Africa and beyond.\n\nExpected outcomes\n\nElements of enabling institutional environment for the effective delivery of agricultural extension for market led agriculture agreed;\nSustainable options for improving effectiveness and efficiency of AEAS investments and delivery shared;\nSynergies for achieving the CAADP agenda explored and strengthened; and\nProfile of agricultural extension at continental level raised.\n\nMore information\nFor more information on the Delegates\, Side Events\, Registration\, etc\, please download the Second Announcement. \n
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/afaas-second-africa-wide-agricultural-extension-week/
LOCATION:Hilton Hotel\, Menelik II Avenue\, Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia
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SUMMARY:Committee on World Food Security plenary session #42
DESCRIPTION:The Committee for World Food Security (CFS) is the United Nations’ forum for reviewing and following up on policies concerning world food security. It also examines issues which affect the world food situation. It was established as a result of the food crisis of the 1970s\, upon recommendation from the 1974 World Food Conference. \n“Food security exists when all people\, at all times\, have physical\, social and economic access to sufficient safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life. It is estimated that more than a billion people\, one in every six human beings\, may be suffering from under-nourishment.” (FAO) \nThe rise in food prices in 2007-08\, followed by the financial and economic crisis in 2009\, has heightened awareness on poverty and hunger issues around the world. Under these pressures\, the CFS was reformed in 2008 to become the most inclusive international and intergovernmental platform for all stakeholders to work together to ensure food security and nutrition for all. The CFS Advisory Group was created to hold permanent seats for civil society\, the research community and the private sector. For more information on CFS visit here. \nCFS holds its 42nd annual plenary session from October 12 till 15\, 2015: it is the central body for decision-taking\, debate\, coordination\, lesson-learning and convergence by all stakeholders at a global level on food security issues. \nSide events\nOne of the side events is organized by Fondation FARM on October 13 from 08:30 till 09:30: Enhancing food security through agriculture insurance\, a concrete tool for the future of African farmers. For more information\, see the flyer. \n� \n
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/committee-on-world-food-security-plenary-session/
LOCATION:To be decided\, Netherlands
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SUMMARY:Agribusiness investments in partnership with farmers' organisations in ACP countries
DESCRIPTION:High Level Conference and Workshop organized by the European Commission\, in partnership with African Union Commission\, the ACP Secretariat\, the Pan African Farmers Organisation (PAFO)\, the European Investment Bank\, the COLEACP and the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA). \nRural and agricultural economy and their value chains have a key role for fostering economic growth\, job creation and development in ACP countries. The private sector investments are essential for unlocking this potential.\nStructures for co-operation and investment have existed between the EU and ACP Countries for many decades. The EU and ACP institutions and organisations have developed a range of policies and initiatives to increase support for private sector development and for boosting agricultural transformation through innovative business models.\nThere is a strong sense that more needs to be done\, that this is the right time to find new and better ways to work together\, as well as deepening the existing channels of cooperation. \nThe event\nThe event brings together partner organisations in the EU (the European Commission and the EIB)\, the African Union and ACP\, agri-businesses and farmers’ organisations from EU and ACP countries\, international organisations\, development agencies and NGOs. \nThe aim of the conference is to engage stakeholders and partners to work on a common vision for agribusiness investments in ACP Countries in partnership with farmers’ organisations. Participants are invited to discuss the best ways to promote investments that seize the opportunities offered by regional and international trade and how to best tackle the challenges ahead. \nInvestments by agri-business in partnership with farm organisations to add value to agricultural products are crucial to access market opportunities. The event will build on examples of: \n\nagri-business investments and development;\nsuccess stories and lessons learnt on gaining access to regional and international markets for farmer organisations in ACP countries;\njoint EU agri-business & ACP farmer organisations investments;\nidentification of trade obstructions and investment needs (certification\, SPS issues etc.);\ninclusive value chains.\n\nThe debates are going to be channelled around three main themes: \n\nIncreasing farm incomes by investing in value adding of agri-food chains. To create decent jobs and bring sustainable growth\, value needs to be added to the agricultural products. The workshop will focus on showcasing successful examples of 1) value chain management developed and driven by farm organisations\, 2) strategies for value addition and marketing initiatives for youth and women. It also will examine access to finance for value chain investments for ACP and EU agri-businesses and farm organisations.\nFacilitating trade and market access for agricultural products.  Agricultural trade is part of the solution. The EU is committed to supporting developing countries to integrate into the world’s trading system and share in the benefits of the global economy. A better trading system will assure quality standards\, improve value adding and market transparency\, and ultimately raise incomes for farmers in countries of origin. The conference will focus on agri-business & agricultural dialogues in the context of the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) that provide a necessary stable and predictable framework for responsible agri-food investments and agricultural trade.\nResponsible agri-business investments – a better matchmaking itinerary for agri-business and farmers’ organisations in EU and ACP Countries. Responsible investments in agriculture are more important than ever if the sector is to meet the great challenge of feeding the world in a sustainable way. Farmers and agri-businesses need access to agricultural finances\, need to boost trade and value adding for key commodities\, need a more conducive business environment for private sector investments. The conference will focus on how to better shape this partnership\, make it more inclusive and sustainable.\n\nSpeakers are expected to illustrate the debate with case studies\, analysis and reports on lessons learnt and possible future developments. Different options could be envisaged for the case studies – presentations from private or public sector stakeholder\, short movies etc.  A market place will be organised at the premises of the conference with posters and stands exhibition: opportunity for agribusinesses\, farmers’ organisation & NGOs to exchange and present their activities. \nThe results of the conference will guide European Commission’s future activities in this area. \nDownload the programme for October 14\, 2015 \nDownload the programme for October 15\, 2015 \n
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/agribusiness-investments-in-partnership-with-farmers-organisations-in-acp-countries/
LOCATION:NH Milanofiori\, Milan\, Italy
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SUMMARY:Wereldvoedseldag 2015 - EAT THIS! (in Dutch)
DESCRIPTION:\nIn 1981 hebben de Verenigde Naties 16 oktober uitgeroepen tot Wereldvoedseldag. Een dag waarop we wereldwijd aandacht besteden aan de grote voedselvraagstukken van dit moment. En dat is nodig ook! Want ruim 800 miljoen mensen op de wereld komen dagelijks eten tekort. Dat kan en moet anders. Op 15 oktober maken we in Nederland een vuist voor voedselzekerheid met de tweede editie van EAT THIS! \n\n\nEAT THIS biedt een avondvullend programma waar je serieus je tanden in kunt zetten! Samen met ondernemers\, journalisten\, politici\, wetenschappers en toekomstdenkers gaan we in gesprek over hoe we grote vraagstukken met elkaar anders kunnen aanpakken. \nVanaf nu kun je via de ticketbutton op de website van EAT THIS kaarten kopen. \nMet een ticket voor EAT THIS krijg je een avondvullend programma met workshops\, talkshows\, films\, (inter)nationale sprekers én een lekkere wereldse maaltijd! \n\n
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/wereldvoedseldag-2015-eat-this-in-dutch/
LOCATION:Pakhuis De Zwijger\, Piet Heinkade 179\, Amsterdam\, Netherlands
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