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SUMMARY:Consumer behavior and healthy diets: International Academy (IAFoST) Scientific Roundtable Discussion (SRD)
DESCRIPTION:This roundtable discussion organized by the academy council will discuss the role of consumer perceptions\, food habits\, cultural influences\, gender\, socio-economic and other factors including poverty and urbanization on food choices and food consumption patterns and their effects on nutrition and health including diet-related\, non-communicable diseases\, and the need\nfor advocacy and public enlightenment on nutritious and healthy diets for food security and wellness to help inform and strengthen the scientific resource on these subjects. \nChairs:\nAcademy Presiding Officer Dr. Aman Wirakartakumah and Academy Presiding Officer Elect Dr. Charles Aworh \nROUNDTABLE SPEAKERS: \nProfessor Sir Charles Godfray\, Oxford Martin School\, Oxford University\, UK\nDr. Pavinee Chinachotti\, Chair\, Food Innovation\, and Regulation Network (FIRN) Thailand\nDr. Sebastiano Porretta\, Senior Researcher\, Italian Ministry of Economic Development\, Italy\nDr. Caroline Smith DeWaal\, EatSafe\, Gain\, USA\nDr. Petra Klassen Wigger\, Global R&D Scientific Advisor Nutrition and Health\, Nestle\, Switzerland \nClick here to register. \nOriginally posted.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/consumer-behavior-and-healthy-diets-international-academy-iafost-scientific-roundtable-discussion-srd/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210708T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210708T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021543
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SUMMARY:Sign-Up: IWRA Master Classes on Water Cooperation & Diplomacy
DESCRIPTION:The International Water Resources Association (IWRA) in collaboration with the Universities Partnership for Water Cooperation and Diplomacy (UPWCD)\, are excited to launch a new online series of master classes on Water Cooperation & Diplomacy that will take place on the months of July\, September and early October this year. \nThis series of ten weekly classes (see indicative programme here)\, will be held for two and half hours each\, divided into: \n\nPublic lectures: A 90-minute session\, freely accessible and open to all; followed by\,\nSkill-building workshops: Each session will run for 60 minutes\, only for IWRA Gold and Silver members\, as well as UPWCD students and members. Registration will be on a first come first serve basis\, as limited places are available.\n\nConfirmed dates and times: \n\nEvery Thursday of July\, starting on July 1st until July 29th\nEvery Thursday of September\, starting on September 2nd until September 30th except for Thursday\, September 16th\, which is a religious holiday\nThe first Thursday of October. This is on October 7th.\n\nMore description is available here.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/sign-up-iwra-master-classes-on-water-cooperation-diplomacy/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210719T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021543
CREATED:20210714T175020Z
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SUMMARY:The Role of Sustainable Intensification for Achieving Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa
DESCRIPTION:By 2050\, the world’s population could grow to 9.7 billion\, food demand is expected to increase by 50% and global demand for grains such as maize\, rice\, and wheat could increase by 70%. \nIn Africa\, food insecurity has been rising in recent years and the continent is not on track to eliminate hunger by 2030. The population is growing rapidly and needs an abundant supply of affordable and nutritious food. On the other hand\, stakeholders such as small-scale farmers do not have the right incentives and access to investments for raising productivity. At the same time\, agriculture is a major contributor to the balance of payments for African economies and needs to meet both domestic demands as well as maintain its place in international trade. \nWe are delighted to invite you to “The Role of Sustainable Intensification for Achieving Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa”\, an online Independent Dialogue promoted under the auspices of the UN/FAO Food Systems Summit. \nThe Dialogue will be held online on July 19\, 2021 from 2PM WAT / 3PM CEST / 4PM EAT. Register here to receive the Zoom link and preliminary agenda. \nPosted from.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/the-role-of-sustainable-intensification-for-achieving-food-security-in-sub-saharan-africa/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210720T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021543
CREATED:20210714T175211Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable food cultures: how our appetites can transform our cities
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nFood cultures in urban spaces are ever-shifting and are expressed in both tangible and intangible ways. As Africa’s urban population is rapidly growing\, the question around ‘what is on the menu’ of urban dwellers is increasingly becoming important to understand and address. This is because of the powerful and intricate way in which choices around food are linked to urban infrastructure\, health\, and wellbeing of the citizens\, diversity\, and inclusion as well as nature and climate. \nThis webinar will explore what sustainable food cultures mean through the lenses of different actors across the urban food system. It will attempt to break down and understand the power structures around food\, food-related infrastructure and celebrate food and the connections it makes. Moreover\, the webinar will explore what the building blocks are for a food culture that meets people’s nutritional needs and centers agency\, independence\, sustainability\, resilience\, and autonomy. It will do this through storytelling\, history\, photography\, and highlighting ongoing initiatives that are shaping our experiences of the food system in our cities.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/sustainable-food-cultures-how-our-appetites-can-transform-our-cities/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210721T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210721T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021543
CREATED:20210714T173323Z
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SUMMARY:International Water Association (IWA) Webinar on Earth Observation technologies for water quality management
DESCRIPTION:The International Water Association Webinar on Earth Observation technologies for water quality management\, featuring GEO AquaWatch Director Steve Greb and GEO AquaWatch Management Team member Blake Schaeffer\,  is taking place on 21st July 2021 at 15:00 CEST.    \nDESCRIPTION \nAcross various parts of the water sector – from water treatment plants to hydropower to aquaculture – preparing and adapting to risks in a planned manner is far more efficient than reacting to a major system failure. For this reason\, having the tools and capability to predict and respond in advance to potential water quality (and quantity) risks can improve environmental performance while lowering costs. \nIn this framework\, there is great potential in the application of Earth Observation (EO) technologies in the water sector. EO technology combined with the modeling of highly complex\, dynamic systems can provide monitoring and forecasting information of water quality and quantity. This information can guide water professionals in making quick and data-informed decisions\, achieve regulatory compliance at a low cost\, and improve the day-to-day performance of operations. \nThis webinar will explore how EO technology is being applied across the water sector to better manage water quality issues such as algal blooms and turbidity. \nLearning Objectives\nFollowing this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nGain perspectives on the application of EO technologies in water quality management in different parts of the water sector.\nRecognize how EO technologies can be integrated into existing decision support systems to help prepare and respond to water quality hazards\nNavigate and access groups to engage further on this topic (e.g. GEO AquaWatch\, PrimeWater H2020 EU project).\n\nHost\nInternational Water Association \nPanelists\n\nErin Urquhart PACE Applications Coordinator at NASA GSFC (Webinar Chair)\nSteve Greb Associate fellow at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Aquatic Sciences Center and GEOAquaWatch Director\nApostolos Tzimas Managing Director at EMVIS Consultant Engineers and International coordinator of EU H2020 project PrimeWater\nMaria Antonietta Dessena Geologist at Ente Acque della Sardegna (ENAS)\nBlake Schaeffer Research Scientist at US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)\n\nRegistration is required. Click here. \nOriginally posted.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/international-water-association-iwa-webinar-on-earth-observation-technologies-for-water-quality-management/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210726T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210726T143000
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Water-Energy-Food Nexus to expand small-scale farmer-led irrigation solutions for climate-friendly and more resilient food systems
DESCRIPTION:Session Description: \nOn the occasion of the UNFSS 2021 Pre-Summit July 26 and 28\, we would like to announce and cordially invite you to the affiliated session organized by WE4F\, IWMI\, World Bank\, FAO\, and WFP: Strengthening Water-Energy-Food Nexus to expand small-scale farmer-led irrigation solutions for climate-friendly and more resilient food systems. This event is hosted by GIZ and will occur virtually. The moderator is Lucie Pluschke (WE4F). \nThe current global food system is under pressure due to climate change and population growth. Climate change adaptation is urgent and we must rethink the way resources (especially water/energy) are used from farm to fork. Farms need to become future-proof by applying innovative (NEXUS) solutions. Here\, smallholder farmers have a key role – producing 80% of food in low- and middle-income countries but being most vulnerable to climate change and having limited access to innovations and finance. We need to join forces and develop transformative multi-stakeholder approaches for smallholders and innovators to scale water- and energy-efficient innovations for climate-resilient food systems. Therefore\, the session will stress the importance and share experiences of multi-stakeholder partnerships to accelerate and scale Water-Energy-Food Nexus solutions across scale and food value chains. \nHow to Join:\n\nThe UNFSS Pre-Summit is open to all of you – digital\, worldwide\, and free of charge. You only need to register here.\nYou will be able to join the session via this MS Team Meeting link.\nFind more information here.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/strengthening-water-energy-food-nexus-to-expand-small-scale-farmer-led-irrigation-solutions-for-climate-friendly-and-more-resilient-food-systems/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210727T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210729T230000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021543
CREATED:20210726T185220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090906Z
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SUMMARY:1st Virtual Water Energy Food (WEF) Nexus Masterclass for Southern Africa
DESCRIPTION:The WEF Nexus Winter Masterclass will introduce the state-of-the-art nexus research\, presenting completed and currently ongoing cutting-edge approaches from various WEF nexus projects in the region and from abroad. The Masterclass will be novel and innovative and will draw specifically on outputs from the WEFTools project (https://wef-tools.un-ihe.org/project). Although some conceptual and theoretical background to the WEF nexus will be provided\, the emphasis is to impart practical skills that can be applied to complete WEF Nexus assessments and to support the development of appropriate policy and management responses. The master class will be totally virtual.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/1st-virtual-water-energy-food-wef-nexus-masterclass-for-southern-africa/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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