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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="2gcsmrht.kaC34nDfe-lEA0viF%o"\,mi="J
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/fao-e-conference-utilization-of-food-loss-and-waste-as-well-as-non-food-parts-as-livestock-feed/
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SUMMARY:Climate Change Urban Food Initiative - Webinars
DESCRIPTION:Fondation Nicolas Hulot (FNH)\, the International Urban Food Network (IUFN) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) are launching the CLIMATE CHANGE URBAN FOOD Initiative. \nHighlighting the strategic links between SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS\, SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT and CLIMATE CHANGE\, this initiative will showcase successful mechanisms and approaches to help respond to the challenges of achieving sustainable urban food systems in a changing climate. And it will usefully add to policy discussions for COP21\, and beyond. \nWhat will CLIMATE CHANGE URBAN FOOD initiative bring you?\n\n4 webinars (2 in English\, 2 in French) featuring international experts and practitioners discussing keys of implementing synergies between climate and food action at local level.\n2 short movies\, fast-paced\, fact-filled look at the underside of our urban food system within a changing climate and why there is an urgent need now for action towards more sustainable food systems.\nJoint IUFN-FNH-UNEP Policy Perspectives Paper to challenge local and national decision-makers present at COP21 in Paris\, and beyond\, to consider urgent action towards more sustainable food systems.\n\nWho is the CLIMATE CHANGE URBAN FOOD Initiative for?\n\nThe international community (decision makers\, NGOs\, researcher\, citizens) that works on climate change and urban food systems: the project will provide them with clear examples and proposals for action.\nLocal Authorities that are getting organized to participate in COP21.\nThe General Public\, as any social change needs to gain public support.\n\nWebinars’ Program\n\nConnect with the best international experts without traveling! \nWebinar 1 (in French)\nFOOD\, CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE CITY\nWednesday\, October 21th 2015 \n9:00 – 10:30 AM (UTC – GMT) \n[Corresponding time in Paris: 11:00 – 12:30 CEST] \nSpeakers will include:\n \nSabine BARLES\, Professeur\, Institut de géographie\, Université Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne \nRegister now!\nWebinar 2 (in English)\nFOOD\, CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE CITY\nWednesday\, October 28th 2015 \n15:00 – 16:30 PM (UTC – GMT) \n[Corresponding time in Paris: 16:00 – 17:30 CET] \nSpeakers will include:\n \nTara GARNETT\, Food Climate Research Network (Oxford Environmental Change Institute) \nRegister now!\nWebinar 3 (in French)\nARE SHORT SUPPLY CHAINS THE SOLUTION?\nWednesday\, November 4th 2015 \n10:00 – 11:30 AM (UTC -GMT) \n[Corresponding time in Paris: 11:00 – 12:30 CET] \nSpeakers will include:\n \nYuna CHIFFOLEAU\, Chargée de recherche INRA \nBlaise BERGER\, FRCIVAM Bretagne \nRegister now!\nWebinar 4 (in English)\nTOWARDS CLIMATE RESILIENT URBAN FOOD SYSTEMS\nTuesday\, November 10th 2015 \n15:00 – 16:30 PM (UTC – GMT) \n[Corresponding time in Paris: 16:00 – 17:30 CET] \nSpeakers will include:\n \nRoni NEFF\, Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future \nMarielle DUBELLING\, RUAF Foundation \nRegister now!\n� \n
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/climate-change-urban-food-initiative-webinars/
LOCATION:Online webinar
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SUMMARY:The Sahel and West Africa Week 2015
DESCRIPTION:The 2015 edition of the Sahel and West Africa Week will be held at  Expo Milano from 26-30 October at the invitation of the ­European Union. The Sahel and West Africa Week is an annual event which gathers members\, partners and networks of the Sahel and West Africa Club (SWAC). It has become a major reference for the region’s development stakeholders and is a a unique space for the informal exchange of experiences\, joint analyses\, debates\, networking and building partnerships.  \nThe Sahel and West Africa Week 2015 will raise public awareness of the Expo’s theme “Feeding the Planet\, Energy for Life” from a West African perspective. The Expo represents a unique opportunity for stakeholders and partners to showcase their achievements and to share knowledge on how to improve food and nutrition security and increase resilience in the region.  The Week will bring together regional organizations\, representatives from West African governments and OECD countries\, and experts in several events\, including a two-day Forum to discuss the impact of  on-going transformations on food security and resilience; a special session of the Food Crisis Prevention Network (RPCA) and a meeting of the Senior Experts Group of the Global Alliance for Resilience (AGIR) – Sahel and West Africa. \nFocusing on food security and resilience the debates will draw attention to: \nStakeholders \nRaise awareness of West African experiences and particularly the role of women in building resilience and sustainability. \nPolicies \nShare innovative thinking and approaches to promoting regional food and nutrition security. \nPartnerships \nStrengthen linkages between regional food security policies and practices and relevant inter­national policy processes. \nThe Week brings together regional organisations\, representatives from West African governments and OECD countries\, civil society\, professional associations\, research centres\, international organisations\, multi-lateral and bi­lateral agencies\, and the media. \nVisit the website for more information on the Programme and the SWAC. \n
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/the-sahel-and-west-africa-week-2015/
LOCATION:Expo Milano 2015\, Milan\, Italy
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SUMMARY:Land Governance & Food Security in Uganda
DESCRIPTION:Access to land is vital for inclusive economic growth\, sustainable development and food security. Globalization increases national and international pressures on land for food production; but also tourism\, urbanization\, nature conservation\, mining\, climate change\, etc. spur the demand for land. Diverging interests and competing claims need to be managed – to prevent conflict\, to protect local rights and livelihoods\, to stimulate inclusive economic development and ensure food security\, from the global to the household level. Land governance is essential in managing these processes of inclusion and exclusion.  \nWorkshop\nThis workshop introduces participants to state-of-the-art knowledge and current debates on the linkages between land governance and food security in Uganda. Participants will share own experiences and learn about best practices in land governance\, policies and regulations\, and how to optimize the food security outcomes of activities. Topics are discussed in interactive minicourses\, presentations by local experts\, solution-oriented workshops and field visits. Topics include: international and national land and food policies; the role of local governments\, farmer organizations\, civil society and private sector in land governance and food security; access to land for food production; gender and land; and conflict transformation. \nThis workshop is part of a Netherlands Land Academy (LANDac) and Food & Business Knowledge Platform (F&BKP) learning trajectory that also includes pre-workshop assignments and (post-workshop) networking and continued coaching and reflection. \nTarget Group\nPolicy makers\, civil society\, private sector\, researchers\, journalists\, other interested stakeholders \n
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/land-governance-food-security-in-uganda/
LOCATION:Source of the Nile Hotel\, Plot 31-37 Bridge Street\, Jinja\, Uganda
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SUMMARY:Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security (ADFNS)
DESCRIPTION:The commemoration of the 6th Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security (ADFNS) in October 2015 has given special focus to Women.  This follows the announcement at the 24th Ordinary Session of the AU Summit which declared 2015 as the “Year of Women Empowerment and Development towards Africa’s Agenda 2063”.  \nIt is widely recognized that women play a central role in food and nutrition security. Research evidence estimates that women in Africa contribute to over 60 percent of farm labour. At the household level\, an overwhelming majority of women prepare the food consumed\, in addition to other household chores. . Hence\, women are key to ending hunger and malnutrition as they form the backbone of smallholder agriculture in their various roles as producers\, processors\, and traders\, among others. \nDrawing on the theme and focus of the commemoration\, several sub-themes are proposed to be further explored and given focus in advocacy\, demonstrations\, messaging and panel discussions by experts during the main event. They will also contribute to the thrust of the event’s background papers and documents. \nThe key objectives of 2015 ADFNS\n\nCreate widespread awareness on the importance of investing in value-chains of strategic (and high value nutritive foods)  food and agricultural commodities in order to promote food and nutrition security on the\ncontinent as well as the resulting effect on social and economic growth;\nFacilitate a principled dialogue between a diversity of high-level national stakeholders as well as other state and non-state actors (including farmers’ organizations\, private business entities and Africa’s academic and research institutions) in deliberating on an action-plan to end hunger and malnutrition on the continent;\nShare best practices and innovations on women’s empowerment;\nCreate awareness among women farmers of  trade opportunities for local and African traditional foods and their importance in facilitating food and nutrition security through increasing dietary diversification;\nPromote production and consumption of high quality food such as fortified foods with micronutrients\, diverse nutrient dense vegetables and fruits and animal source foods\n\nWho should attend the ADFNS?\nThe ADFNS is expected to include a wide range of stakeholders\, such as civil society\, the private sector\, the scientific community\, farmers and development partners. As befitting the focus of the commemoration\, women groups\, women organisations and entrepreneurs will be specially invited to participate. \nUganda will host the 2015 ADFNS continental-level commemoration on the 28th – 30th October\, in Kampala. Member States of the African Union are also expected to prepare and commemorate the ADFNS in synchrony with the continental-level event and the relevant stakeholders are encouraged to support the organisation of the ADFNS at the national level. \nDocuments\nConcept note: Download the PDF \nFlyer: Download the PDF \n
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/africa-day-for-food-and-nutrition-security-adfns/
LOCATION:Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort\, Kampala\, Uganda
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