Critical and Emerging Issues Open Inquiry – 2016 Edition
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 website of the High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition (HLPE).
The Open Inquiry accept comments until the 6th of October 2016.
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Postdoctoral and PhD positions in Biodiversity, resilience and food security
UCD Dublin is recruiting for 3 postdoctoral positions (one based at UCD and two based at Queen's University Belfast) and 1 PhD position (based at UCD) for the project Biodiversity, resilience and food security: understanding the role of biodiversity in maintaining food production.
Formación, herramientas y bases de datos
Abordando la migración joven rural por situaciones de vulnerabilidad
Los migrantes son un recurso potencial para la agricultura y el desarrollo rural, así como para la reducción de la pobreza en las zonas de origen. Sin embargo, la migración de la juventud rural por situaciones de vulnerabilidad puede resultar en la pérdida de la parte más vital y dinámica de la...
Nutrition and food security: challenges for the future
Save the Children is organising an High-Level Event on “Nutrition and food security: challenges for the future” on 11 July in Rome. The aim of the event is to facilitate dialogue with key stakeholders on the importance of investing in nutrition and food security, also in view of the Nutrition for Growth Summit in Rio and the Italian G7 Presidency.
The Concept Note with the agenda of the event are attached.
For further information please contact: [email protected]
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Vacancy Announcement: Policy Officer for FIRST Programme
Food and Nutrition Security Impact, Resilience, Sustainability and Transformation (FIRST) is a FAO and the European Union partnership programme with the purpose of providing a policy assistance mechanism for improved food security and nutrition and sustainable agriculture.
FIRST has a vacancy in Pakistan for a Policy Officer, who will work under the overall technical guidance of FIRST Manager (FAO/Rome) and working in close collaboration with the EU Delegation and relevant government ministries/institutions, as well as other stakeholders and development partners. The officer will seek to develop and implement coherent, nitrated, and effective policy assistance and capacity development. The officer will work to provide technical and policy advice and supports the Government of Sindh in development and implementation of their strategies and policies including the Zero Hunger. The officer will facilitate and advocate for an inclusive policy dialogue and supports the establishment of multi-sectoral food and nutrition coordination mechanisms and institutional structures such as SUN, IPC TWG etc. at the federal, provincial and regional level as well as developing strategic partnerships around FNSSA.
The VA closing date is 15 July 2016.
The full VA, including a detailed list of key functions, may be found at: http://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/VA/pdf/IRC3417.pdf
Seminarios en línea y talleres
Legumbres para la seguridad alimentaria y la nutrición
Organizada en el marco del Año Internacional de las Legumbres 2016, este seminario en línea contó con la presencia de los expertos de la FAO Teodardo Calles y Fernanda Grande, quienes presentaron los beneficios de las legumbres desde una perspectiva agroecológica y nutricional. Las presentaciones de los dos expertos fueron seguidas por una sesión de preguntas y respuestas que permitió a los participantes realizar una breve ronda de intervenciones.
Consultas
Actividad forestal sostenible para la seguridad alimentaria y la nutrición - Consulta del HLPE sobre el borrador cero del Informe
En octubre de 2014, el Comité de Seguridad Alimentaria Mundial (CSA) de las Naciones Unidas solicitó al Grupo de alto nivel de expertos en seguridad alimentaria y nutrición (HLPE, por sus siglas en inglés) realizar un estudio sobre la Actividad forestal sostenible para la seguridad alimentaria y la nutrición. Las conclusiones de este estudio se abordarán en la 44ª Sesión plenaria del CSA (octubre de 2017).
Como parte del proceso de redacción de sus informes, el HLPE está organizando una consulta para recabar aportaciones, sugerencias y comentarios sobre este borrador cero. Esta consulta electrónica abierta será utilizada por el HLPE para ultimar la redacción del informe. Posteriormente será revisado por expertos externos independientes, antes de que lo finalice y apruebe el Comité Directivo del HLPE.
Seminarios en línea y talleres
FSN Forum seminar on “Street Food. Culture, Economy, Health and Governance”
The FSN Forum hosted a presentation of the book “Street Food. Culture, Economy, Health and Governance” in FAO, 9 December 2014. This book provides a comprehensive perspective on street food, on its immense cultural diversity and economic significance both in developing and developed countries.
International Forum on Eurasian Food Security and Nutrition Network and Eurasian Soil Partnership
International Forum on Eurasian Food Security and Nutrition Network and Eurasian Soil Partnership will present the opportunity to discuss and analyze current trends in food security management in the Eurasian region; generate the discussion about best and most effective practices to promote and expand multi- and cross-sectoral collaboration on a country, regional and global level; and offer the floor for the Eurasian Soil Partnership Plenary meeting.
At this event, we are delighted to host food policy makers and policy professionals from Armenia, Republic of Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and other countries from the ECA region; members of globally-known international organizations such as IFAD and various CG centers; members from global and regional food policy think-tanks, academia, extension services and agro-business representatives from the Eurasian region.
The Forum is jointly organized by the Eurasian Center for Food Security (ECFS), FAO, the World Bank, IFPRI, and GFAR.
ECFS acts as a hub for agro-policy, agronomics, and agribusiness knowledge management, contributing to the improvement of food security in the Eurasian region. Simultaneously, ECFS in partnership with FAO Global Soil Partnership facilitates the Eurasian Soil Partnership (EASP), which is dedicated to examining soil management issues in the Eurasian region. One of the major goals of the Center and the EASP is to create a dynamic network of agricultural researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to exchange knowledge and promote effective practices in managing food insecurity in the Eurasian region.
Offre d'emploi - Livelihoods Coordinator (en anglais)
Location: Niger
Contract: 12 Months
Languages: Must be fluent in French and English
Since the food crises of 2005, GOAL has continuously supported the population of Mirriah district in Zinder Region through the implementation of community-based programmes mainly in the fields of nutrition, food security and WASH (Water, Hygiene and Sanitation).
The Livelihoods Coordinator takes overall responsibility for the implementation of the livelihoods programme in GOAL Niger while providing strategic direction, leadership and management of the programme. In the past, GOAL has implemented livelihoods projects in food for work, livestock management, cash transfer and back yard gardening. In addition to its past projects, GOAL has added a component of VSLA to enable communities to have access to financial services without resulting to negative coping mechanism. The LHP Coordinator is responsible for rolling out this this pilot project while ensuring that the other components are implemented as planned.
For more information please log on to http://www.goal.ie/Vacancies/91