Zooming in on nutrition-sensitive landscapes
At Nutrition-sensitive landscapes, a CIFOR and ICRAF organized side-event at the Conference on Forests for Food Security and Nutrition, Bioversity International's researcher Céline Termote spoke about putting people at the centre of the landscapes approach: "Food is an expression of their culture, we must not forget that," she said. Photo: CIFOR
International Conference on Forests for Food Security and Nutrition
The International Conference on Forests, Food Security and Nutrition will take place at FAO in Rome, Italy from 13-15 May, 2013. The Conference aims to increase understanding of the crucial role that forests, trees and agroforestry systems can play in improving the food security and nutrition of rural people, especially in developing countries.
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Evaluating the impact of the Vavilov-Frankel Fellowship Programme
The goal of the Vavilov-Frankel Fellowship Programme is to encourage the conservation and use of plant genetic resources by awarding Fellowships to outstanding young scientists from developing countries. This impact assessment brief evaluates if the Programme has met its goals of contributing to the scientific capacity of the Fellows and their home institutes, and of fostering the conservation and use of plant genetic resources.
Vavilov-Frankel Fellowship 2013 application deadline extended
Vavilov-Frankel Fellowship 2013 application deadline has been extended until 18 November 2012. Two fellowships, for up to US$ 20,000 each, are available for 2013 to carry out research, on a wide range of themes related to the conservation and use of plant genetic resources in developing countries. Photo: F. van Oudenhoven
Banking on Russian berries for improved nutrition
A Bioversity led project to promote the use of local berry fruits for a healthier diet in Russia shows how genebanks can play a pivotal role in improved nutrition.
Banking on Russian berries for improved nutrition
A Bioversity project to promote the use of local berry fruits for a healthier diet in Russia shows how genebanks can play a pivotal role in improved nutrition.
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