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CampusWELTbewerb - Wettbewerb für globale Nachhaltigkeit an baden-württembergischen Hochschulen [17.10.2016]
finep hat den campusWELTbewerb - Wettbewerb für globale Nachhaltigkeit an baden-württembergischen Hochschulen zum zweiten Mal ausgeschrieben. Hochschulangehörige (Studierende, Dozierende, Angestellte) sind eingeladen, eine Projektskizze zur globalen Nachhaltigkeit einzureichen, gerne in Zusammenarbeit mit zivilgesellschaftlichen Partnern. more
2016 Global hunger index: Getting to zero hunger [14.10.2016]
IFPRI’s 2016 Global Hunger Index – which measures the state of hunger at the global, regional, and national levels – is now out.more
Report on "Food systems and diets: Facing the challenges of the 21st century" [10.10.2016]
The Global Panel on Agriculture and Food Systems for Nutrition published a report on "Food systems and diets: Facing the challenges of the 21st century". This evidence-based Report is designed to help policymakers make their food systems more supportive of high quality diets. more
Food Security and Nutrition in the context of the 2030 Agenda: Science and Knowledge for Action [11.09.2016]
The University of Hohenheim and the High Level Panel of Experts of the UN-Committee on World Food Security kindly invite you to participate in an International Colloquium on 27 September in Hohenheim. more
Critical and Emerging Issues Open Inquiry – 2016 Edition [08.09.2016]
An Open Inquiry on the new edition of Critical and Emerging Issues in the area of Food Security and Nutrition is currently running on the HLPE Website. The Open Inquiry will run until the 6th of October 2016 and participation is open to everyonemore
FOOD 2030: Research & Innovation for Tomorrow's Nutrition & Food Systems; High-Level Event on 12-13 October 2016 in Brussels. [30.08.2016]
The FOOD 2030 high level event will provide a platform for dialogue that seeks to build on the political momentum for a coherent research and innovation policy framework for Food and Nutrition Security. The conference is an important step towards boosting future investment in research and innovation in support of impactful nutrition and food systems research breakthroughs,...more
TP Organics (a European Technology Platform) launches call for Organic Innovations [30.08.2016]
To demonstrate the innovation potential of the organic food and farming community, TP Organics (a European Technology Platform), launches a call challenging farmers, researchers and agri-business to propose innovative solutions to one of the following needs of the organic sector: (1)Innovation for animal health and welfare in organic production systems (2) Increasing...more
'Designing the path' - A strategic approach to EU agricultural research and innovation: Final paper published [17.08.2016]
Challenges faced by agriculture and rural areas and the long-term character of research activities call for a strategic approach to research and innovation. See the approach final paper and reports, documents and videos of the 'Designing the path' conference where it was discussed with experts.more
Congress "Pulses - Guides towards a more sustainable agriculture" on 3rd and 4th November in Berlin [17.08.2016]
During the International Year of Pulses the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) and the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE) organise a congress to deal with "Pulses – Guides towards a more sustainable agriculture", at Mercure Hotel MOA in Berlin, Germany.more
Wie finden wir zu einer gerechten Bioökonomie? [07.07.2016]
Der NABU lädt zu einer Diskussion über "Bioökonomie im Spannungsfeld von globalen Entwicklungszielen und nationalen Entwicklungstrends" von 17. - 20. August 2016 in Berlin ein.more
FOOD 2030: Research & Innovation for Tomorrow's Nutrition & Food Systems; High-Level Event, 12-13 October 2016, Brussels [04.07.2016]
The FOOD 2030 high level event will provide a platform for dialogue that seeks to build on the political momentum for a coherent research and innovation policy framework for Food and Nutrition Security. Registration now open.more
Dies Academicus und Tag der Offenen Tür [23.06.2016]
Die Forschungszentren Gesundheitswissenschaften, Globale Ernährungssicherheit und Ökosysteme und das Forschungsprogramm Bioökonomie Baden-Württemberg stellen sich am Dies Academicus und Tag der Offenen Tür vormore
FAO's online discussion on pulses on the occasion of the International Year of Pulses 2016 (open until 19.06.2016) [16.06.2016]
Please visit the discussion page to read all comments received, to access background information and to post your contributions, which are welcome in all UN languages.more
Public consultation on Horizon 2020 ‘Food Security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine and maritime and inland water research and the bioeconomy’ Work Programme 2018-2020 [13.06.2016]
All citizens and organisations are welcome to contribute to this consultation. Contributions are particularly sought from civil society organisations, businesses, research institutions, policy makers, higher education institutions, science museums, science shops, scientific centres of excellence, local public authorities, cities of scientific culture, innovators and...more
Nationale Konferenz Europäischer Forschungsraum - 10. Oktober 2016 in Berlin [08.06.2016]
Das Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung richtet unter dem Motto "Verbinden. Gestalten. Entwickeln." eine nationale Konferenz zum Europäischen Forschungsraum am 10. Oktober 2016 in Berlin aus. Veranstaltungsort ist das Berlin Congress Center (BCC).more
IPBES-Food report “From uniformity to diversity - A paradigm shift from industrial agriculture to diversified agroecological systems“
[02.06.2016]
The International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES-Food) released its first major report: “From uniformity to diversity - A paradigm shift from industrial agriculture to diversified agroecological systems“. more
On-line course 'Food and our Future: Sustainable Food Systems in Southeast Asia' [02.06.2016]
The Stockholm Environment Institute organizes an on-line course with topic ‘Food and our Future: Sustainable Food Systems in Southeast Asia’ starting in August 2016‘.more
G7 Vision for Action on Food Security and Nutrition [01.06.2016]
The leaders of the G7 met in Ise-Shima on 26 and 27 May 2016 to address major global economic and political challenges. In the “G7 Vision for Action on Food Security and Nutrition” they have identified collective actions in three focus areas, namely empowering women, improving nutrition through a people - centered approach, and ensuring sustainability and...more
International Conference on Citizen Science – Innovation in Open Science, Society and Policy; 19–21 May 2016 in Berlin [17.05.2016]
The First International European Citizen Science Association (ECSA) Citizen Science Conference 2016 will take place from 19th to 21st of May 2016 in Berlin. The trans-disciplinary conference will highlight, demonstrate and debate the innovation potential of citizen science for science, society and policy, and its role within open science and innovation.more
SRU-Umweltgutachten 2016: "Impulse für eine integrative Umweltpolitik" [11.05.2016]
Der Sachverständigenrat für Umweltfragen (SRU) übergab das Umweltgutachten 2016 mit dem Titel "Impulse für eine integrative Umweltpolitik" an Umweltministerin Dr. Barbara Hendricks. Das Gutachten ist online verfügbar. more
European Development Days 2016 in Brussels on 15-16 June 2016 [09.05.2016]
The 10th edition of the European Development Days (EDD 2016) will take place in Brussels on 15-16 June 2016. For its tenth anniversary, EDD 2016 will focus on the ‘2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’, making it one of the very first major conferences dedicated to the issue.more
Research data produced by the Joint Research Center of the EC is now publicly available [29.04.2016]
Research data produced by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) or in cooperation with other partners is now publicly available, in support of the European Commission’s strategy on Open Science for improved circulation of knowledge and thus innovation for generating growth. The first version of the JRC Data Catalogue is online and its datasets can be freely consulted and downloaded.more
Horizon 2020 Monitoring Report 2014 published [29.04.2016]
The first Annual Monitoring Report under the Horizon 2020 program of the European Commission was published. It is a comprehensive publication encompassing the analysis of Horizon 2020 through its calls closed in 2014. Evidence provided in the successive Annual Monitoring Reports will generate factual data that will feed into the Interim and Ex-post evaluations of Horizon 2020.more
EC High Level Policy Event - 25th April, 2016 - Innovative Ways for Sustainable Nutrition, Food Security and Inclusive Agricultural growth - Palais d’Egmont, Brussels [19.04.2016]
A EC High Level Policy Event on Innovative Ways for Sustainable Nutrition, Food Security and Inclusive Agricultural growth is taking place on 25th April at the Palais d’Egmont, Brussels from 9:30 - 17:30. Registration is required.more
Workshop on Evidence and Policy Making (30 Aug. - 2 Sept. 2016, Ispra, Italy) [18.04.2016]
Workshop on Evidence and Policy Making, which is jointly organised by the European Commission and the African Union Commission, together with the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA). The workshop will be held from 30 August to 2 September 2016, in Ispra, Italy. more
Symposium "Wie innovativ ist Nachhaltigkeitsforschung in Deutschland" am 13. Juni an der HAW Hamburg [18.04.2016]
Die HAW Hamburg veranstaltet am Montag, den 13. Juni ein Symposium zum Thema „Innovation in der Nachhaltigkeitsforschung: ein Beitrag zur Umsetzung der UNO Nachhaltigkeitsziele“.more
Global agricultural research and innovation community pledges action for sustainable development [15.04.2016]
International representatives from key sectors in agri-food research and innovation have pledged to ‘leave no one behind’, by committing to create more opportunities for rural women and youth, to equip tomorrow’s farmers and researchers with the skills they need, and to push for more investment so rural communities can grow and flourish. These were just some of the commitments...more
Permanent grassland: profitability, carbon sequestration and biodiversity [13.04.2016]
Permanent grasslands cover more than 60 million hectares across the EU-28 and they have a crucial role for many livestock production systems and other ecosystem-services. The EIP-AGRI Focus Group addressed the challenge of evaluating the current situation of Permanent Grassland (PGs) and the required paths for increasing their productivity in a sustainable way.more
2016 Global Food Policy Report [13.04.2016]
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) released its flagship publication, the 2016 Global Food Policy Report, which provides an in-depth look at major food policy developments and events in the past year, and examines key challenges and opportunities for the coming year.more
Roadmap towards an Africa-EU research and innovation partnership on food and nutrition security and sustainable agriculture [13.04.2016]
At the third meeting of the EU Africa High Level Policy Dialogue (HLPD) on 4-5 April 2016 in Addis Ababa, senior officials adopted a roadmap towards an Africa-EU research and innovation partnership on food and nutrition security and sustainable agriculture.more