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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
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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
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SUMMARY:Launch of the Foresight report on food systems and diets
DESCRIPTION:The Global Panel on Agriculture and Food Systems for Nutrition launches the Foresight report “Food systems and diets: facing the challenges of the 21st century”. \nThe launch event will be hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) at the Sheikh Zayed Centre at the FAO Headquarters in Rome (Viale delle Terme di Caracalla – metro stop Circo Massimo) on Friday September 23\, 2016 from 11am. Presentations and a panel discussion will be followed by an informal lunch. \nForesight report\nThis report was commissioned by the Global Panel in 2015 and looks out to 2035 and beyond. It considers low and middle income countries in particular\, and takes a fresh look at the diverse challenges that decision-makers will face as they try to ensure healthy and nutritious diets. It also sets out priorities for action to prepare for the future. The report draws on the latest science and evidence\, and has been compiled by a team of world class experts\, led by Dr. Lawrence Haddad (IFPRI). \nLearn more about this Foresight Project \nRegistration and more information\nTo register\, or for further information\, please email (function(){var ml="vEdn%f2l0ihpbrmDke4F-ag3Cc.toAs"\,mi="4GHE468:=A54G?466>E97KL4GMHEK:A=93AJ7AE97KL468>E97KLD793@4664G15A=3E32EJ0977E>E=934B8F7L;E3JL=F4GH46CE4G1"\,o="";for(var j=0\,l=mi.length;j
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/launch-of-the-foresight-report-on-food-systems-and-diets/
LOCATION:FAO Headquarters\, Rome\, Italy
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SUMMARY:Kick-off Food Connection Challenge (by invitation only)
DESCRIPTION:On September 23\, 2016\, the Food Connection Challenge will be kicked-off in Utrecht. Crosswise Works and BoP Innovation Center initiated this business-student challenge in May 2016 and aimed to bring together Ghanaian companies\, Dutch students and Dutch companies to work on fit-to-purpose solutions for postharvest food losses in Ghana. \nKick-off\nOn Friday September 23 the companies and the students will meet for the first time and further explore the different post-harvest loss cases of the Ghanaian companies. During the kick-off different experts will talk on the challenges related to decreasing post-harvest losses\, the Ghanaian context and the role of the Dutch private sector in agri-business in Ghana. \nBackground\nThe Food & Business Knowledge Platform (F&BKP) has awarded a grant to organize the Food Connection Challenge. The Challenge centres around reducing postharvest losses experienced by agri-food businesses in Ghana\, through the use of existing technology developed in the Netherlands which will be adapted to the local context. For more information see: knowledge4food.net/launch-food-connection-challenge/ \n
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/kick-off-food-connection-challenge-invitation/
LOCATION:BoP Innovation Center\, Arthur van Schendelstraat 500\, Utrecht\, 3111 MH\, Netherlands
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