Prof. Ahmad Mahdavi
Pesticide and chemical pollution in developing countries, particularly in the Middle East, for protecting human health and the environment. Sound management of toxic waste essential for preventing contamination of soil and water, and for safeguarding the health of agricultural workers and local communities. Promoting agrobiodiversity and agroecology to help farmers adapt to a changing climate, ecosystem-based adaptations to enhance the resilience of agriculture and the environment. Effects of toxic pesticides and chemicals on biodiversity and wildlife, and to prioritize food safety and security for people living in mountainous regions. The sustainable production and consumption of agricultural products essential for promoting environmental and human health. Furthermore, I work on propagation of the Neem tree (Azadirachta indica) in the Persian Gulf area for sustainable solutions for pest control and agricultural development.
Ahmad Mahdavi, an Iranian entomologist and ecotoxicologist, earned a PhD from the University of Guelph, Canada, and an MSc & BSc from the University of Tehran. His global work centers on utilizing ICT to research the impacts of toxic pesticides, chemicals, and biocides on people, food, the environment, and wildlife. He possesses strong software skills and has been involved in beta testing a version of Probit Analysis, bioassays, and biostatistics. Additionally, he employs ICT and IoT in agri-environment and is a pioneer of new Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Iran, using mobile toolkits for IPM. Mahdavi emphasizes the importance of an agroecological approach for Sustainable Food Systems for Healthy Diets and Improved Nutrition and supports pollinators, insect fauna, species, and biodiversity against toxic pollution. He has also researched microplastics and nonneoplastic in seafood, particularly in AP countries, while adhering to REACH laws and regulations and striving to create similar regulations for the MENA region. With a long history of teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, he has worked on pesticidal plants like the neem tree, Azadirachta indica, as alternatives for dangerous pesticides. Mahdavi also focuses on pesticide and chemical reductions and regulations for developing countries, as well as sound management of chemicals and waste. He has extensive experience in Sustainable Consumption and Production (SDG12), 3R, circular economy, and other SDGs, and has conducted numerous workshops, ICT, and conferences in Iran, nearby countries, and Asian and EU countries to build capacity and raise awareness about toxic exposure, regulations, and enforcement.
Prof. Ahmad Mahdavi
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) can better support countries in addressing governance of agrifood systems transformation by providing technical assistance, capacity building, policy advice, and facilitating knowledge sharing among countries. FAO can help countries develop and implement policies and strategies that promote sustainable, inclusive, and resilient agrifood systems.
One way FAO can support countries is by assisting in the development of multi-stakeholder platforms that bring together government, private sector, civil society, and other actors to collaborate on addressing governance challenges in agrifood systems. FAO can also help countries strengthen their institutions and regulatory frameworks to ensure effective governance of agrifood systems.
Additionally, FAO can support countries in monitoring and evaluating the impact of their policies and interventions on agrifood systems transformation, and provide guidance on how to improve their approaches based on evidence and best practices.
For more information on how FAO supports countries in addressing governance of agrifood systems transformation, you can visit the FAO website at: http://www.fao.org/governance-of-agrifood-systems-transformation.