AGRINATURA communications [18.10.23]
The University of Hohenheim is part of AGRINATURA. The research center for Global Food Security and Ecosystems is the main contact point between UHOH and the network.
Dear colleagues,
AGRINATURA is the European Alliance on Agricultural Knowledge for Development, an entity established jointly by European Research and Education organisations. It is based on two pillars – Agrinatura Association regrouping all members and Agrinatura-EEIG, which is its operational arm. Activities are managed by the Joint Management Unit, with one office in Cork, Ireland (Information & Communication, Association secretariat) and one office in Greenwich, UK (Business Management, Administration, EEIG secretariat).
Please check the AGRINATURA communication below and for further information contact Dr. Tim Ndah (h.ndah@uni-hohenheim.de):
| [Conference] | InfoPoint Virtual Conference: "Navigating Fiscal Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa" - Tuesday 17 October, 15:00-16:30 CEST Registration: international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu/news-and-events/events/infopoint-conference-navigating-fiscal-challenges-sub-saharan-africa-2023-10-17_en |
| [Conference] | African Diaspora Agrofood Forum 2023. Event Date: 20-10-2023 10:00 am Event End Date: 22-09-2023 6:00 pm Location Gare Maritime, Tour and Taxis, Brussels. Registration: www.eventbrite.be/e/7th-african-diaspora-agrofood-forum-tickets-662976680097 |
| [Call-AgroServ] | Call for Proposals open to scientists working on topics related to agroecology. Deadline for pre-proposals submission: October 23rd, 2023. Find more information here: agroserv.eu/access, agroserv.eu/blog/agroserv-launches-its-1st-call-proposals-open-scientists |
| [Doctoral Research Assistant] | Kindly sent by PAEPARD, Doctoral Research, (m/f/d), EG 13 TV-H, temporary and part-time position (currently 26 hours per week) “Influence of feeding, husbandry, and breeding management on camel milk performance" Area: sustainable transformation of camel milk production and marketing value chain in Ethiopia. Organisation/Funding Institution: University of Kassel Location: Mainly Witzenhausen, Germany; Extended fieldwork in Ethiopia Deadlines: October 22nd, 2023 More details: stellen.uni-kassel.de/jobposting/5133fbcc0533ab94b5c9b8b09c03b34e8f142c600 |
| [39th RPCA Annual meeting] | From 05/12/23 to 08/12/23 - Praia, Cabo Verde et en visioconférence. Network members will have the opportunity to assess the agro-pastoral, food, and nutrition situation in the region, while also evaluating the response to the 2023 food crisis in a context marked by security and socio-political challenges. More information: www.food-security.net/en/ and www.food-security.net/en/agenda/39th-annual-meeting/ |
| [Call for OPFP laureates] | Call for Participation in the Training Module on “Participatory Methods and Action Research for Innovation in Livelihoods and Farming Systems in a Context of climate change”, which will take place from 18 January to 2 February 2024 at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. The deadline is October 20, 2023, 11.59 PM CET. Please, use this link to share your application: agropolis.jotform.com/232622761984059 Contact: Camille RANNOU Program Officer - One Planet Fellowship Programme |
| [Vacant position] | Postdoc in Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems in Agroecology Transition. The Department of Agroecology at Aarhus University, Denmark, is offering a postdoctoral position in Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems in Agroecology Transition, starting January 1, 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter. The position will be available for a 3-year period. Additional information about the position can be obtained from: Torsten Rødel Berg, Senior Research Adviser. Tel +45 24858115, torsten.berg@agro.au.dk Martin Hvarregaard Thorsøe, Assistant Professsor. Tel +45 93522518, martinh.thorsoe@agro.au.dk, Tommy Dalgaard, Professor, Section Head. +45 20706132, tommy.dalgaard@agro.au.dk Please visit the website: international.au.dk/about/profile/vacant-positions/job/postdoc-in-agricultural-knowledge-and-innovation-systems-in-agroecology-transition |
| [Newsletter IFIAD, Irish Forum for International Agricultural Development. | Update 12th October 2023. mailchi.mp/8ff86af8f38c/ifiad-update-12th-october-2023 You can also check the upcoming events. |
| [Vacant-Consultant] | The Food Prices for Nutrition (FPN) project seeks a Consultant. Consulting on data availability and use about food markets in Africa Period of performance: January 2024 - June 2025 A description of the entire project is here: sites.tufts.edu/foodpricesfornutrition/ Applicants should send their curriculum vitae or capability statement with a cover letter briefly describing how their expertise and experience apply to this scope of work, to FPN@tufts.edu prior to 8 a.m. Boston time on Monday, November 13. |
| [Invitation] | Interactive Dialogue on The Role of Academia and Research Institutions in Addressing Climate Change and Food Security 5th Annual Academia Perspectives Roundtable 17 October 2023 | 16:00-18:00 CEST Hybrid Event In-person: FAO-HQ, German Room (C229) Registration: events.zoom.us/ev/AhkGy0rt5SRF32ZDL9BpbV6ZK_Dwc4_5gGaFEOkH9lRgAQr83738~AuohBbad78h7TeuXECNqXJb5Ws1O7uDAm_TSg7-zLluItygn-M6VoVMw4g |
| [Conference] | Regional conference on customary tenure rights in Eastern Africa. Making Land Policy Reforms Work for Communal Land Rights in Eastern Africa. Tuesday 17th - Thursday 19th October 2023 NAIROBI, KENYA Registration:fao.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJckce2grDktH9HW9TqeFmvo3zQ_9t7BmGEi |
| [PAEPARD] | Here you will find regular updates of webinars and other events of interest. paepard.blogspot.com/2023/10/webinars-october-2023.html |
| [Newsletter Family Farming Knowledge Platform] | Agricultural & Rural Convention ARC2020 Newsletter Autumn 2023. www.fao.org/family-farming/detail/en/c/1652761/ You can find interesting resources related to Family Farming www.fao.org/family-farming/resources/en/ |
| [EU protein strategy] | This is an important document to look at if you are interested in alternative protein production. cdn-smartemailing.cz/1370/media/eprs-bri-2023-751426-en.pdf |
| [Call Agrobusiness] | Call for applications Enterprises in the agribusiness value chains. They are particularly interested in applications from:
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| [Webinar] | Can Food Systems Crack? Oct 31, 2023, organised by the Food and Climate Systems Transformation (FACT) Alliance at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, in cooperation with CIFOR-ICRAF. Registration: bokuvienna.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__C3uSJG5QLeA4sgQ_ISqpQ Organized by the Food and Climate Systems Transformation (FACT) Alliance and the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna , in cooperation with CIFOR-ICRAF . |
| [AST Flash News #08 - 16 October 2023] | Keep up-to-date with the Advanced Science Training (AST) of the One Planet Fellowship Programme (OPFP) Les actualités de la formation scientifique avancée (AST) du programme One Planet Fellowship (OPFP) 9nplf.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/mr/sh/1f8JAEjGcfF860xntL3aVsDyFB/wamcWfGIYpk7 |
