BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Food & Business Knowledge Platform - ECPv4.9.0.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Food & Business Knowledge Platform X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://knowledge4food.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Food & Business Knowledge Platform BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161012 DTSTAMP:20260619T130925 CREATED:20160920T143636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180914T122158Z UID:10263-1474329600-1476230399@knowledge4food.net SUMMARY:FNS Forum online consultation - Maximizing the Impact of the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition DESCRIPTION:The FNS Forum online consultation “Maximizing the impact of the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition” is part of a wider discussion to help elaborate the Work Programme for the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition. FAO invites appropriate stakeholders all over the world to engage and be connected in a meaningful way. Start of the consultation is on September 20\, 2016 and it is possible to contribute till October 11\, 2016. \nBackground\nWith the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development\, the world has committed to eradicate hunger and eliminate all forms of malnutrition by 2030. The UN Decade of Action on Nutrition (2016-2025) proclaimed by the UN General Assembly on April 1\, 2016 calls for accelerated global action to achieve this goal. \nThe UN General Assembly Resolution places the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition in the context of follow-up to the Second International Conference on Nutrition (ICN2). It tasks the co-convenors of ICN2\, FAO and WHO\, to organize the implementation of the Decade through an inclusive and participatory process\, working “with existing institutions and with available resources”. The UNSCN is supporting this effort by initiating an online discussion to collect the ideas of all relevant actors. Specifically\, and taking the ICN2 outcomes as a framework\, the UNSCN wants to know what elements you believe should be taken into consideration in the development of the Work Programme for the implementation of the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition. \nThe consultation\nFAO and WHO would therefore like appropriate stakeholders to share their views on how best to maximise the potential of the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition. Participants may want to consider the following questions: \n\nWhat are your expectations for the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition and how could it make a significant difference in improving nutrition and food security of the people in your country within the next ten years?\nWhat critical activities need to be included in the Work Programme for the implementation of the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition to reach the 2025 global nutrition targets? Which activities would need to be accelerated in your country to reach these targets? How could these activities be funded?\nWhat can be done to accelerate and improve the quality of commitments from the various actors? What role(s) should public and private actors play in monitoring their implementation?\nHow can other relevant forums\, such as the CFS and the UNSCN\, contribute\, and how can other movements (e.g. human rights\, environment) be involved in the Decade?\n\nVisit the FAO website to participate in the consultation. \nAbout the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition\nThe Decade is a global effort driven by Members States of the United Nations and convened by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP)\, the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)\, and including other UN bodies and other entities such as the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) and the United Nations System Standing Committee on Nutrition (UNSCN). \n URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/fao-consultation-maximizing-impact-un-decade-action-nutrition/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://knowledge4food.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/event160920-fao-consultation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC-8:20160922T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC-8:20160923T170000 DTSTAMP:20260619T130925 CREATED:20160728T090149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180914T122446Z UID:9856-1474534800-1474650000@knowledge4food.net SUMMARY:1st annual Farm Tank Conference DESCRIPTION:Food Tank\, in partnership with the Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau\, Farm-to- Fork Program\, and University of California- Davis\, is excited to announce the 1st annual Farm Tank Conference at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento. This two-day event will feature more than 35 different speakers from the food and agriculture field. Researchers\, farmers\, chefs\, policy makers\, government officials\, and students will come together for interactive panels. \nThe event will feature interactive panels moderated by top food journalists\, networking\, and delicious food\, followed by a day of hands-on activities and opportunities for attendees. This is the third in a series of four two-day Summits in 2016 which will bring together some the world’s most impactful food system leaders. \nThe first day will include researchers\, farmers\, chefs\, policy makers\, government officials\, and students who will come together for interactive panels on topics that include food transparency\, food tech\, sustainable protein\, infrastructure\, and food business\, among other topics. The entire first day will be live streamed on www.FoodTank.com. \nThe second day will give participants an exclusive and behind-the-scenes experience where they will be immersed in all that California agriculture has to offer. These custom-designed tracks will cater to all food and agriculture professionals and enthusiasts. From getting your hands dirty at West Sac urban farms to experiencing the most innovative tech solutions in the area\, these experiences are like nothing ever offered before. \nNot only will participants be able to soak up the expertise of our top level speakers\, they’ll also be able to network with each other\, and share locally sourced meals. \nTicket Information and Details: click here \n \n URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/1st-annual-farm-tank-conference/ LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Sacramento\, 1209 L Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, CA 95814\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://knowledge4food.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/farmtankevent.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160922T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160922T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T130925 CREATED:20160919T133043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160919T133401Z UID:10258-1474542000-1474545600@knowledge4food.net SUMMARY:Nutrition Indicators in Agriculture DESCRIPTION:The Agriculture-Nutrition Community of Practice (Ag2Nut) is initiating a call with the following topic: “Nutrition Indicators in Agriculture: Key indicators and resources for supporting evidence-based decision making in nutrition-sensitive agriculture and food systems”.  \nAppropriate indicators for measuring nutrition impacts in agriculture is a topic that has received much discussion\, both in the Ag2Nut community\, and generally in the field. The call will feature several recent publications supported by FAO. \nTwo publications on this topic are just being released this month. Several other 2016 publications deal with specific areas of measurement and support the overall conversation on nutrition indicators in agriculture. Authors of these documents will be on the call to introduce them to the CoP: \n\nFAO Compendium of Nutrition-Sensitive Indicators in Agriculture. To be released Sept 2016.\nNutrition Indicators in Agriculture Projects: Current measurement\, priorities\, and gaps. Anna Herforth  & Terri J.Ballard. Global Food Security\, Sept 2016. Available at: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211912415300109\nMinimum Dietary Diversity for Women: A Guide to Measurement.  FAO & FHI360\, 2016. Available at: http://www.fao.org/3/a-i5486e.pdf\nFAO Dietary Assessment – A resource guide to method selection and application in low resource settings. To be released 2016.\nFSIN Food Security and Nutrition: An independent technical assessment and user’s guide for existing indicators. FAO\, IFPRI\, WFP; led by Uma Lele\, Will Masters\, Joyce Kinabo et al. 2016. Available at: http://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/fsin/docs/1_FSIN-TWG_UsersGuide_12June2016.compressed.pdf\n\n \n URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/nutrition-indicators-agriculture/ LOCATION:Ag2Nut community Call ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://knowledge4food.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/event160922-ag2nut.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR