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SUMMARY:E-course on Food and Nutrition Security
DESCRIPTION:An e-course on Food and Nutrition Security\, for policy officers at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, other ministries\, NGOs\, partner organizations and for professionals working in the field of Food and Nutrition Security or International Cooperation. A great opportunity to meet and discuss with peers from various countries to expand your knowledge and perspective on Food & Nutrition Security! \nThe need to feed 9 billion people by 2050 and sustainably eradicate hunger and undernourishment are two of the main challenges that the world is facing today.  These challenges cannot be treated in isolation but are closely related with poverty\, climate change and depletion of natural capital. Food and nutrition insecurity is a multidimensional issue that will only be resolved if growth\, distribution and sustainability are tackled in unison. In order to contribute to the global challenges of food security\, the Dutch government cooperates on a national and international level with other governments\, private sector\, NGO’s and knowledge institutions. \nE-course\nIn this online course you will gather insight in the context of food and nutrition security and explore the theoretical and policy developments at play. \nLearn about global trends and specific food challenges: \n\neradicating hunger and malnutrition\npromoting inclusive growth in the agriculture sector\nrealising ecological sustainable food systems.\n\nThe course takes 5 weeks\, with 4 hours/week studyload\, including 4 webinars and real-life case studies in English language. \n\nFor more information\, please contact (function(){var ml="a0ep%ruAn42ktlzDgFh-3fsEb_coixvmC."\,mi="4DP04:1B52E4D?4::O0L=0Q8=4::4:1
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/e-course-food-nutrition-security/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:GACSA Annual Forum 2016
DESCRIPTION:This year the Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture (GACSA) organizes its Annual Forum around the theme of “Climate-Smart Agriculture in Action”. \nThe Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture (GACSA)\, was launched on 23 September 2014 at the UN Climate Summit. GACSA is an independent alliance\, governed by its members through a Strategic Committee and its co-Chairs. Since January 1\, FAO is hosting the Facilitation Unit of GACSA which is supported through a multi donor trust fund. GACSA is a voluntary alliance of partners\, dedicated to addressing the challenges facing food security and agriculture under a changing climate. In particular the alliance has the objective of up scaling the climate smart agriculture approach\, a concept which was originally developed by FAO. \nGACSA Annual Forum 2016\nGACSA’s ambitious future is based upon supporting and inspiring action. Farmers\, fishers\, foresters\, and ranchers are at the center of this action\, and therefore GACSA is devoting its Annual Forum 2016 to showcasing climate-smart agriculture in action. \nThe Forum will be a dynamic gathering\, where the participants share solutions\, discuss challenges\, and build partnerships on climate-smart agriculture. GACSA is seeking out action-oriented stakeholders to come to both share and learn at the GACSA Annual Forum. The moderator will be Charlotte Smith\, Presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Farming Today. \nProgramme\nThe event in Rome has four distinct parts. \nJune 14 – Optional Field Visit\nOrganised by the World Farmers’Organisation. \nJune 15th & 16th – Core Events\nIncluding interactive sessions on: \n– GACSA Country Case Studies – Interactive exchange among multiple stakeholders from each country (Costa Rica\, France\, Ireland\, Malawi\, Tanzania and Vietnam). \n– Climate Finance and Investment – Take stock of how private and public investors are mainstreaming climate change into their agriculture projects and programmes.  \n– CSA Knowledge in Action –Highlight progress and results across the five priority work areas of the KAG. \n– Regional CSA Alliances –Showcase the work of the regional alliances and platforms focused on CSA.  \nCSA Innovators Pitch– 3 ‘Innovators’ will pitch their new idea/innovation on CSA. \n– Opportunities Ahead for CSA – Current gaps in scaling up CSA and opportunities for engagement.  \nJune 17 – Meetings of the GACSA Action Groups\n– Knowledge Action Group \n– Enabling Environment Action Group \n– Investment Action Group \nJune 17 – Meeting of the GACSA Strategic Committee\nAll in attendance are welcome in every session \n
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/gacsa-annual-forum-2016/
LOCATION:More venues\, Rome\, Italy
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SUMMARY:Launch week Global Nutrition Report
DESCRIPTION:The Global Nutrition Report 2016 will be launched on June 14\, 2016 at venues around the world\, with further events to follow. Click the links below to find out more about upcoming events\, including venues\, key speakers\, and attendance information. \nGlobal Launch Week 2016\n\nWashington\, DC – June 14\, 2016\nStockholm- EAT Forum – June 14\, 2016\nNairobi – June 14\, 2016\nJohannesburg – June 14\, 2016\nNew Delhi – June 14\, 2016\nNew York – June 16\, 2014\nBeijing – June 17\, 2016\n\n \n\n
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/launch-event-global-nutrition-report/
LOCATION:Global
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